Patent ID: 8707493
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: A41D,A43B,A43C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of customizing an article of footwear, comprising: receiving a customized design for the article; configuring at least one link matrix according to the customized design; constructing the at least one link matrix according to the customized design; and assembling the article of footwear from the at least one link matrix; wherein the article of footwear includes a first link set formed of links having substantially similar sizes and substantially similar shapes; wherein a first portion of the article of footwear is an upper portion of the article of footwear comprising a first link matrix; wherein a second portion of the article of footwear is a sole portion of the article of footwear comprising a second link matrix, the second link matrix comprising a second link set, and the second link set comprising a substantial majority of the second link matrix; wherein the first link set and the second link set are made of different materials; wherein the upper portion consists essentially of the first link matrix; and wherein the first link matrix consists essentially of the first link set.