Patent ID: 9060569
Filing Date: 2015-06-23
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. A lasting board for an article of footwear, comprising: a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion, and a heel portion; the lasting board comprising a first material and a second material that is different from the first material; the forefoot portion being constructed of the first material and being substantially monolithic; the midfoot portion and the heel portion comprising an upper layer, an intermediate layer and a lower layer; the intermediate layer being constructed of the first material and the upper layer and the lower layer being constructed of the second material; wherein the forefoot portion is substantially more flexible than the midfoot portion and the heel portion; the midfoot portion and the heel portion comprising a central cavity that extends through the upper layer, the intermediate layer, and the lower layer; an insert configured for insertion into the central cavity; and wherein the insert comprises a third material that is substantially different from the first material and substantially the same as the second material.