Patent ID: 9155353
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
1. An article of footwear having a medial side, a lateral side, and an outer surface, the article of footwear comprising: an upper; a sole structure that is operably coupled to the upper, the sole structure defining a first portion and a second portion, the first portion disposed closer to the medial side than the second portion, the second portion disposed closer to the lateral side than the first portion, the first portion and the second portion being configured to move relative to each other; a flexible cord having a substantially fixed length and including a first end, a second end, and a middle portion extending continuously between the first end and the second end, wherein the middle portion extends across the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first end extends out from the outer surface of the medial side, wherein the second end extends out from the outer surface of the medial side, and wherein the middle portion of the cord is configured to bias the first and second portions toward each other.