Patent ID: 6990755
Filing Date: 2006-01-31
Classification: A43B,B29C,B29D,B29L

Abstract:
1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure, the upper comprising: an exterior layer forming at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, the exterior layer including a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer; and an interior layer located adjacent at least a portion of an inner surface of the exterior layer, the interior layer being exposed through at least a portion of the incisions, the interior layer forming at least a portion of an interior surface of the upper throughout a longitudinal length of the footwear, and the interior layer forming both the interior surface and an exterior surface of the upper in a heel region of the upper, wherein a first portion of the incisions are oriented to provide stretch in a direction that extends between a medial side and a lateral side of the upper, and a second portion of the incisions are positioned adjacent the medial side and in a forefoot region of the upper.