Patent ID: 7406781
Filing Date: 2008-08-05
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
1. A stud for an article of footwear for releasably interconnecting an upper and a chassis disposable within the upper, the stud comprising: a rotationally asymmetric stud body configured to extend beyond a ground contacting surface of the article of footwear for penetration of ground when installed on the article of footwear; a separate profile element configured to extend beyond an exterior portion of the stud body for penetration of ground, the profile element releasably engageable with the stud body; and a first mounting means disposed on at least one of the stud body and the profile element, the first mounting means comprising a generally oblong recess engageable by a mating projection of a second mounting means of the chassis, to secure the stud against rotation when attached to the chassis.