Patent ID: 6226895
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A43B,B29D

Abstract:
An article of footwear comprising:an upper having a lower peripheral edge:a sole having an insole, a polyurethane material and an outsole shell, said polyurethane material direct-attached to said insole and said upper, said outsole shell defining a void filled with said polyurethane material cured in situ within said void, whereby said polyurethane material is bonded directly to said insole and said outsole shell, said polyurethane material forming a majority of said sole with said outsole shell forming only a protective shell about said direct-attached polyurethane material, anda welt interconnecting said upper and said sole, said welt secured to said insole and said upper at a first location and to said outsole shell at a second location.