Patent ID: 8219461
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: A43B,A43C,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of customizing a cleat arrangement for an article of footwear, comprising the steps of: providing a graphical interface system for designing a customized cleat arrangement; receiving a design including a customized cleat arrangement, the customized cleat arrangement comprising at least locations and number of cleats; selecting an outer plate sized according to a customer preference associated with the customized cleat arrangement; drilling holes in the outer plate, the locations and number of holes in the outer plate corresponding to the locations and number of the cleats in the customized cleat arrangement; attaching the outer plate to a footwear upper and forming an assembled article of footwear; associating a set of cleats with the assembled article of footwear; and shipping the assembled article of footwear to a pre-designated shipping address.