An inductive charging system for an article of footwear that includes an internal inductive loop, the charging system comprising: a container including an interior portion that is configured to receive and contain a first article of footwear comprising an internal inductive loop, the container being provided with a cover or lid; and a first charging device associated with the interior portion of the container , the first charging device comprising an external inductive loop disposed within the first charging device , wherein the first charging device is configured to inductively charge the first article of footwear when received in the container , wherein the charging system is configured to receive power from an external power source for charging the first article of footwear , whereby inductive coupling can occur when the external inductive loop is aligned with the internal inductive loop disposed in the article of footwear , wherein the first charging device is configured to engage with a cavity in a sole of the article of footwear to secure the internal inductive loop of the article of footwear in a predetermined alignment with the external inductive loop, wherein the container comprises a base portion and interior side walls, wherein the first charging device comprises two portions including a first portion and a second portion having respective first and second thicknesses , wherein the first thickness of the first portion is less than the second thickness of the second portion , wherein a top surface of the first portion is spaced from the base portion of the container , and wherein the top surface of the first portion is recessed with respect to a top surface of the second portion such that there is a recessed step associated with the difference in thickness of the first portion and the second portion which is configured to facilitate association between the first charging device and an article of footwear . a container including an interior portion that is configured to receive and contain a first article of footwear comprising an internal inductive loop, the container being provided with a cover or lid; and a first charging device associated with the interior portion of the container , the first charging device comprising an external inductive loop disposed within the first charging device , wherein the first charging device is configured to inductively charge the first article of footwear when received in the container , wherein the charging system is configured to receive power from an external power source for charging the first article of footwear , whereby inductive coupling can occur when the external inductive loop is aligned with the internal inductive loop disposed in the article of footwear , wherein the first charging device is configured to engage with a cavity in a sole of the article of footwear to secure the internal inductive loop of the article of footwear in a predetermined alignment with the external inductive loop, wherein the container comprises a base portion and interior side walls, wherein the first charging device comprises two portions including a first portion and a second portion having respective first and second thicknesses , wherein the first thickness of the first portion is less than the second thickness of the second portion , wherein a top surface of the first portion is spaced from the base portion of the container , and wherein the top surface of the first portion is recessed with respect to a top surface of the second portion such that there is a recessed step associated with the difference in thickness of the first portion and the second portion which is configured to facilitate association between the first charging device and an article of footwear . <EOS>