Patent ID: 9078491
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A method of comparing removable inserts used during an athletic activity, comprising: instructing a first wearer to insert into a sole structure of an article of footwear a first removable insert having a first set of characteristics, the first removable insert being inserted into at least one of a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region; instructing the first wearer to perform at least one athletic activity while wearing the article of footwear containing the sole structure with the first removable insert; instructing the first wearer to remove the first removable insert from the sole structure; instructing the first wearer to insert into the sole structure a reference removable insert having a reference set of characteristics that are different from the first set of characteristics, each of the reference characteristics having a reference value that is a value on a scale, the scale and value being assigned by another party, the reference removable insert being inserted into the at least one of a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the sole structure; instructing the first wearer to perform the at least one athletic activity while wearing the article of footwear containing the sole structure with the reference removable insert; instructing the first wearer to compare the first set of characteristics to the reference set of characteristics and assign values for the first characteristics on the scale; and instructing the first wearer to record information in a tangible medium of expression relating to a comparison of the scaled values of the first set of characteristics and the reference set of characteristics.