Patent ID: 8935861
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
1. An article of footwear, comprising: an upper and a sole; the sole comprising an inner portion and an outer portion; the outer portion including a plurality of cleat members that are integrally formed with the sole; the inner portion including a plurality of cushioning members that are integrally formed with the sole, the plurality of cushioning members being exposed to an interior of the article of footwear; at least one groove encircling the article of footwear and extending through the upper and the sole, wherein the groove expands to stretch the upper and the sole to accommodate a foot of a wearer; wherein the plurality of cleat members and the plurality of cushioning members are made of a substantially similar material; wherein the plurality of cushioning members are disposed along the inner portion of the sole such that the entirety of the plurality of cushioning members disposed on the inner portion of the sole form a contoured shape corresponding to a bottom surface of a foot; and wherein the contoured shape comprises a first set of the plurality of cushioning members having a first height and a second set of the plurality of cushioning members having a second height that is larger than the first height.