Patent ID: 8925129
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: A43B,A43C,A43D,D05B

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure, the method comprising: positioning a base material layer on an assembly apparatus, a plurality of first pegs of the assembly apparatus protruding through a first area of the base material layer, and a plurality of second pegs of the assembly apparatus protruding through a second area of the base material layer; locating a strand adjacent to a surface of the base material layer and around the first pegs and the second pegs, the strand extending from the first area of the base material layer to the second area of the base material layer; securing the strand to the base material layer; and incorporating the strand and the base material layer into the upper, the first area being located in a lace region of the upper, and the second area being located in a lower region of the upper, the lower region being spaced from the lace region and located proximal to an area for securing the sole structure to the upper.