Patent ID: 7673400
Filing Date: 2010-03-09
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A golf shoe outsole comprising: a generally soft, and flexible base having a plurality of raised portions of a predetermined size and perimeter shape integrally molded on a lower surface of the base; a forward flexing support disposed on the lower surface of the base abutting raised portions near a toe region and a rear flexing support disposed on the lower surface of the base abutting raised portions near a heel region; a forward chassis having a plurality of integrally molded stability pods, the forward chassis of a size and shape for fitting over and about the forward area of the base and each stability pod of a size and shape for fitting over a corresponding raised portion; a rear chassis having a plurality of integrally molded stability pods, the rear chassis of a size and shape for fitting over and about the rear area of the base and extending forward to fit over a rear area of the base, each stability pod of a size and shape for fitting over a corresponding raised portion; and a two-piece arch support integrally connected to an arch area to provide necessary rigidity to the base, wherein the shoe has a greater degree of flexibility and traction with turf, and therefore greater stability and balance to the user.