Patent ID: 8997529
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: A43B,A43C,D04B,D10B

Abstract:
1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the upper including a knitted component comprising: a monofilament knit element formed by at least one monofilament strand, the monofilament knit element forming a substantial majority of the upper and extending through at least a portion of each of a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the article of footwear; and a peripheral portion formed by a first yarn, the first yarn being a natural or synthetic twisted fiber yarn; wherein the monofilament knit element is formed of unitary knit construction with the peripheral portion of the knitted component such that the knitted component is a one-piece element; and wherein the monofilament knit element comprises two knitted layers formed of unitary knit construction using the at least one monofilament strand, the two knitted layers being overlapping and at least partially coextensive with each other.