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Footwear uppers include a footwear upper base formed from one or more component parts and including: (i) an instep region including at least one of a tongue base region or instep base region and (ii) a heel-containing region. A bladder is engaged with the footwear upper. The bladder includes: (i) at least a first instep chamber engaged with the instep region, (ii) at least a first heel and / or ankle support chamber engaged with the heel-containing region, and (iii) a first fluid line connecting the first instep chamber and the first heel and / or ankle support chamber and placing the first instep chamber in fluid communication with the first heel and / or ankle support chamber. Fluid moving from the first instep chamber to the first heel and / or ankle support chamber (e.g., under force applied by a footwear securing strap) provides further support for the wearer's heel and / or ankle.

A device configured to surround a portion of a foot-receiving cavity at a heel region of an article of footwear comprises a control bar having a center segment, a first side arm extending from the center segment, and a second side arm spaced from the first side arm and extending from the center segment. The control bar may include a series of slats. A base supports the control bar and is connected to the first side arm and the second side arm. The control bar is biased to an unstressed position with the center segment a first distance from the base, and elastically bends under an applied force to a loaded position with the center segment a second distance from the base less than the first distance. The device stores potential energy that returns the control bar to the unloaded position upon removal of the applied load.

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a bladder including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a first chamber bounding a periphery of the heel region, and a second chamber extending from the mid-foot region through the forefoot region and including a plurality of segments extending from a medial side of the sole structure to a lateral side of the sole structure. Each of the segments of the second chamber includes a medial reservoir adjacent to the medial side and a lateral reservoir adjacent to the lateral side, the medial reservoir fluidly coupled to the lateral reservoir via a first conduit.

A rearfoot support device is provided that extends upwards on both medial and lateral sides of the heel in order to stabilize the subtalar joint in a neutral position and reduce medial longitudinal arch collapse. The device supports the subtalar joint by cradling the heel on the medial and lateral sides to prevent the subtalar joint from deviating excessively from the neutral position. Unlike conventional orthotic support devices, the rearfoot support device includes a clamp closure system to accommodate different foot widths, which securely clamp the device to the rearfoot of a user and support the subtalar joint without the need for fasteners or wrapping around the midfoot or dorsum of the foot. The device fits securely to the heel and rearfoot, and can be worn barefoot, with backless footwear or with enclosed footwear to provide improved subtalar joint motion control.

A sole for an article of footwear includes a midsole, a plate having longitudinal prongs in a forefoot portion of the sole and a dome-shaped heel support portion in a heel portion of the sole, an insert disposed within a cavity of the heel support portion, a heel rim securing the insert to the plate and the plate to the midsole; and an outsole.

A sole for an article of footwear includes a midsole, a plate having longitudinal prongs in a forefoot portion of the sole and a dome-shaped heel support portion in a heel portion of the sole, an insert disposed within a cavity of the heel support portion, a heel rim securing the insert to the plate and the plate to the midsole; and an outsole.

To provide a heel counter having sufficient flexibility and at the same time rigidity and durability for hands-free use. [Solution] A heel counter is fitted between the outer material and lining material of a shoe upper, and has a counter body with a heel top region along the upper depression of the heel, a heel cup region covering the rounded portion of the heel, and heel side regions located on both sides of the heel, and the counter body has a plurality of through-holes arranged symmetrically with respect to the vertical midline in a rear view. The outline shape of each of the plurality of through-holes is either approximately triangular, approximately rhombic, or approximately rectangular, and the parts of the counter body between adjacent through-holes extend in a direction inclined with respect to the vertical direction in a rear view.

A device configured to surround a portion of a foot receiving cavity (1839) in the heel region (13) of a footwear article includes a control strip having a central segment, a first side arm extending from the central segment, and a second side arm spaced apart from and extending from the central segment. The control strip may include a series of slats. A base supports the control strip and is connected to the first and second side arms. The control strip is biased to a stress-free position where the central segment is a first distance (D1, D2) from the base, and elastically bends to a loaded position (10A, 910A, D2) under applied force, where the central segment is a second distance (D1, D2) from the base smaller than the first distance (D1, D2). The device stores potential energy that causes the control strip to return to the unloaded position when the applied load is removed.

A sole for footwear and a method of manufacturing them comprising at least one polymeric foam expanded through supercritical fluid (SCF). The polymeric foam may have a plurality of holes or cavities introduced into the first surface of the polymer material prior to supercritical fluid expansion, wherein a relative proportion of the plurality of holes or cavities increases with a thickness of the polymer material. A portion of the polymeric foam having at least one hole or cavity may be translucent.

A sole structure for an article of footwear (10) having an upper (100), the sole structure including a heel region (16), a forefoot region (12), and a midfoot region (14) disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure further includes a bladder (202) including a first barrier layer (204) and a second barrier layer (206) cooperating to define a first cavity (214) circumscribing an outer perimeter of the heel region and a second cavity (212) extending from the midfoot region through the forefoot region and including a plurality of segments (218a-218c) extending from a medial side (20) of the sole structure to a lateral side (18) of the sole structure. Each of the segments of the second cavity includes a medial reservoir (224a-224c) proximate the medial side fluidly coupled to a lateral reservoir (220a-220c) proximate the lateral side via a first conduit.

A shoe heel 5D rear sleeve with an external supporting piece comprises a sponge sleeve, an inner layer fabric, an outer layer fabric, the TPU supporting piece, a supporting connecting part, an anti-rollover structure, an edge covering sewing thread and a silica gel bottom pad. An inner fabric is arranged on the inner side of the sponge sleeve, an outer fabric is arranged on the outer side face of the sponge sleeve, a TPU supporting piece is arranged on the outer surface of the outer fabric, a supporting connecting part is arranged at the connecting position of the TPU supporting piece and the outer fabric, and a plurality of anti-rollover structures are arranged on the outer fabric corresponding to the supporting connecting part. The sponge sleeve, the inner layer fabric, the outer layer fabric and the TPU supporting piece are fixedly connected through edge covering sewing threads to form the heel rear sleeve conforming to the heel design of the human body, and a silica gel bottom pad is fixedly attached to the bottom face of the overall combined structure through hot melt adhesive. The shoe heel rear sleeve can effectively relieve vibration and impact of the foot in the movement process, can effectively prevent slipping during walking, avoids displacement and sliding of the shoe heel rear sleeve, guarantees use safety, has high practicability and is suitable for mass production, popularization and use.

To provide shoes that can be used for various purposes with one pair of shoes and can save costs and storage space. [Solution] The shoes of this invention have a spiral thread on the heel, and a spiral thread on the inside of the heel on the cover side, allowing for easy attachment, detachment, and replacement. By turning and tightening the heel, one pair of shoes can be used for various purposes, saving costs and storage space. By storing the heel in a locker at work, you can go straight to an impromptu drinking party or other event after work without having to go back home to get your shoes. Furthermore, by carrying only the heel in a bag according to the weather forecast, you can prepare for sudden rain or snow, prevent falls, and be safe. If you accidentally lose your house or car keys, storing them in the storage space in the heel of your shoes is convenient in case of an emergency.

A sole structure for an article of footwear, the sole structure comprising a fluid-filled chamber having a central portion and a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central portion, the plurality of lobes forming a first portion of a peripheral side wall of the sole structure and a midsole having a plurality of projections inter-fitted with the plurality of lobes and forming a second portion of the peripheral side wall of the sole structure, the plurality of lobes including a rear medial lobe, a rear lateral lobe, a front medial lobe and a front lateral lobe, wherein the rear medial lobe includes a first portion extending along the medial side of the sole structure and a second portion extending along a posterior end of the sole structure, and wherein the rear lateral lobe includes a first portion extending along the lateral side of the sole structure and a second portion extending along a posterior end of the sole structure.

The present invention provides a shoe switchable between a high heel shoe and a flat shoe, comprising a sole with a heel portion and a positionable high heel portion, the high heel portion supporting the heel portion in a high heel shoe mode and the high heel portion being received within the sole in a flat shoe mode, the sole including a receiving portion for receiving the high heel portion, an openable sole cover capable of covering and uncovering the receiving portion, the openable sole cover having an opening through which the high heel portion passes in the high heel shoe mode.

The transforming shoe sole may have a sole body, a toe plate, a toe hinge, a heel, a heel hinge, a toe-angle push rod, and a heel-release mechanism. The transforming shoe sole may be a sole for a shoe that may be reconfigured between a flat shoe configuration and a heeled shoe configuration. The heel may pivot downwards and may lock into place to convert from the flat shoe configuration to the heeled shoe configuration. The heel-release mechanism may release the heel to pivot upwards into the sole body to convert from the heeled shoe configuration to the flat shoe configuration. A toe angle may change responsive to pivoting of the heel. The sole may be coupled to one or more straps, an enclosed upper, or both to form a complete shoe.

An article of footwear includes a strobel having an interior surface and an exterior surface formed on an opposite side from the interior surface, the strobel defining a footbed and a peripheral wall extending transversely from the footbed to a terminal edge. The article of footwear additionally includes an upper attached to the terminal edge of the strobel along a peripheral seam to define an interior void for receiving a foot, the peripheral seam configured to extend along a side of the interior void.

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a cushioning component that has an outer surface and at least partially defines a chamber that is at least partially surrounded by the outer surface. At least a portion of the outer surface has a protruding shape in the absence of a compressive load of at least a predetermined magnitude on the cushioning component. The sole structure includes a sole component that includes a projection that either extends through the outer surface of the cushioning component and within the chamber, or interfaces with a recess in the outer surface of the cushioning component, or protrudes from an inner surface of the cushioning component into the chamber.

A sole portion for an article of footwear having a plurality of cleat systems, cleats, or plate structures that dissipate forces by deflecting, deforming, displacing, or otherwise moving under selected forces, or by facilitating movement of the cleats about a radial line during ground engagement.

The present invention addresses the problem of improving the fit feeling of an outsole to a midsole and an upper. A shoe includes: an outsole having a ground plane; the midsole is positioned above the outsole; an upper located above the outsole and the midsole and covering at least a portion of a foot of a wearer; and a plurality of linear bodies which are disposed on the upper, extend in a first direction, and extend in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The outsole has a side surface portion extending from the ground plane and covering at least a portion of a side surface of the midsole. The plurality of linear bodies have: a first portion connected to a side surface portion of the outsole; and a second portion which is disposed in a portion other than the first portion and in which a plurality of adjacent linear bodies are hooked with each other.

The shoe includes a sole and an upper. A heel cup has an upper mid- and lower portion and the heel cup extends from the sole to at least a portion of a rear ankle collar of the upper. The heel cup has a polymer material. In a first configuration, the upper portion of the heel cup has a downward incline with a first angle, and the upper portion can distort into a second configuration under a load of a foot when donning the shoe. In the second configuration the upper portion has a downward incline with a second angle that is greater than the first angle. An compressible interior foam layer is adjacent to an interior wall of the upper portion of the heel cup, extends around portions of an ankle region of the foot and extends into the shoe opening, providing securement of the foot.

An adjustable heel support member includes a base portion and an extended portion. The extended portion comprises a lateral portion, a medial portion and a rearward portion. The heel support member further includes a fastening member that can be used to adjust the lateral portion, the medial portion and the rearward portion to resize the heel support member. In some cases, the fastening member may be an elastic ring.

A fluid-filled chamber is provided. The fluid-filled chamber comprises: a first barrier sheet formed from a first polymer material; a second barrier sheet attached to the first barrier sheet and formed from a second polymer material, the first barrier sheet and the second barrier sheet cooperating to define an internal cavity; and a tensile member disposed within the internal cavity and formed from a third polymer material, the tensile member including a plurality of tensile elements each having a longitudinal axis that extends in a direction from the first barrier sheet to the second barrier sheet; said fluid-filled chamber characterized in that it further comprises a first weld that attaches the first barrier sheet, the second barrier sheet, and the tensile member together by mixing the first polymer material of the first barrier sheet, the second polymer material of second barrier sheet, and the third polymer material of the tensile member.

One or more adapters that can be removably inserted within horizontally oriented holes / passageways in the heel area of a shoe are disclosed. The adapters allow the shoe wearer to personally adjust the cushioning impact of the heel area of the shoe. Each adapter can have a tapered shape at one end. A thinner knob on the tapered end allows the adapter to snap or properly release into position with respect to the shoe heel once such end exits out of the corresponding heel passageway. The adapter can be constructed from dual density materials such that the tapered end can be softer to permit it to travel through the heel passageway easier. The outside of the adapter can be of a slightly harder material to provide extra support to the main heel strike area.

Methods for 3D printing footwear components comprising a topology optimized structure populated with an interconnected lattice of unit cells. Topology optimization and populating of interconnected unit cells creates footwear components comprising a unit cell lattice structure populated within a topology optimized volume. In some embodiments, the footwear component can comprise a component of a sole for an article of footwear.

The objectives are to provide a moisture-curing shoe composition that exhibits excellent abrasion resistance in the cured product and suppresses the generation of air bubbles within the cured product, and to provide a shoe repair method using a moisture-curing shoe composition that exhibits excellent abrasion resistance in the cured product and suppresses the generation of air bubbles within the cured product. As a solution, a moisture-curing shoe composition is provided that contains (A) a crosslinkable silyl group-containing polyether and / or a crosslinkable silyl group-containing polyurethane, and (B) a crosslinkable silyl group-containing vinyl-based organic polymer.

The utility model discloses a pair of all-dimensional comfortable women's shoes, which relates to the technical field of clothing accessories and comprises soles and heels, sleeves are sleeved outside the heels, supporting plates are sleeved outside the sleeves, accommodating grooves are arranged at the bottoms of the sleeves, bottom blocks are connected inside the accommodating grooves, grooves are arranged at the bottoms of the bottom blocks, and threaded blocks are fixed at the bottoms of the heels. Through the arrangement of the sleeve, the supporting plate, the threaded block, the containing groove, the bottom block and the groove, the sleeve and the supporting plate are matched to increase the contact face between the heel and the ground, on one hand, the better supporting effect is achieved, the ankle sprain phenomenon is reduced, on the other hand, the large contact face prevents the heel from being clamped into a gap, and on the other hand, the sleeve and the supporting plate are both made of transparent materials, and therefore the shoe heel is not prone to being damaged. The probability that the sleeve and the supporting plate are seen is reduced, and the thin and high aesthetic feeling is kept; the comfort, the safety and the convenience during walking are improved, the volume of the sound during walking of the shoes can be selected according to different scenes, and the practicability is good.

The present disclosure describes a shoe that may be transformed from a high heel shoe to a low heel shoe. The shoe may include three parts: a removable stelo, a removable high heel attachment, and the corresponding attachment systems integrated into the base shoe sole. The removable high heel attachment may be a standard heel of any design, width and height that has a locking system comprising a threaded post located at the heel base. When the stelo and heel attachment are attached, the shoe may be a high heel shoe. When they are removed, the shoe may be a low heel shoe, or flat shoe.