Patent ID: 6665958
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
An article of footwear comprising:a sole structure, an upper attached to the sole structure, a cushioning device located within the sole structure, the cushioning device defining a first surface and a second surface, and a cage containing the cushioning device, the cage defining a base and at least one fin extending outwardly from the base, wherein the base defines a periphery, and includes a reinforcing rim extending around the periphery of the base, the at least one fin located adjacent to the cushioning device and extending from the first surface to the second surface of the cushioning device, wherein the fin defines a gusset connected to the reinforcing rim, a living hinge and a bonding tab, the living hinge connects the bonding tab to the gusset, whereby the at least one fin provides support to the cushioning device.