Patent ID: 7134223
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: A43B,D05B

Abstract:
1. An elastomeric sole, comprising: (a) a sidewall having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a height extending therebetween, said height being less than about 0.625 inch; (b) a cavity lower surface which with said sidewall forms a cavity; (c) a horizontally disposed rim extending outwardly from said sidewall; and (d) at least two upstanding regions extending upwardly from said cavity lower surface, each region formed from elastomer and having a different effective modulus of elasticity, and each said upstanding region including a plurality of tubular members formed from upstanding tubular walls, each tubular member extending vertically upwardly from said cavity lower surface, said tubular member walls having a thickness corresponding to a said effective modulus of elasticity.