Patent ID: 8375604
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
1. An article of footwear, comprising: a sole structure, the sole structure including a first cleat system comprised of a first material and a second cleat system comprised of a second material; the first cleat system having a first cleat design, wherein the first cleat design comprises a first plurality of cleat members with a generally hexagonal shape; the second cleat system having a second cleat design, wherein the second cleat design comprises a second plurality of cleat members with a generally round cross-sectional shape; the first cleat system being associated with a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the sole structure; the second cleat system being associated with a first portion of the forefoot region and a second portion of the heel region; wherein the second material is substantially more rigid than the first material; and wherein the second plurality of cleat members further comprises: at least one composite cleat made of a base material and a surrounding material; and wherein the base material is made of the second material and the surrounding material is made of the first material.