SOLE FOR CYCLING SHOE

Abstract

A sole 12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412 is provided for a cycling shoe 10, 210, 210'', 310. The sole 12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412 comprises a main body 20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420 and a lower body 22, 222, 222'', 322, 422. The main body 20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420 extends in a longitudinal direction L between a toe end 24, 224, 224', 324, 424 and a heel end 28, 228, 228', 328, 428. The lower body 22, 222, 222'', 322, 422 is attached to the main body. Arranged in the following order: 20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420. The main body 20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420 has at least one main engagement part 40, 42, 240, 240'', 242, 242'', 340, 340', 342, 342', 440, 442. The lower body 22, 222, 222'', 322, 422 has a sub-engagement part 44, 244, 244'', 344, 444, which is engaged with the at least one main engagement part 40, 42, 240, 240'', 242, 242'', 340, 340', 342, 342', 440, 442. stands.The lower body 22, 222, 222'', 322, 422 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420 in a case in which the at least one main engagement part 40, 42, 240, 240'', 242, 242'', 340, 340', 342, 342', 440, 442 and the lower engagement part 44, 244, 244'', 344, 444 are in a released state.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates generally to a sole for a cycling shoe. In particular, the present invention relates to a sole for a cycling shoe, wherein the sole is configured to be adjustable in order to control power transmission from the cycling shoe to a pedal in a state in which a rider is cycling.

[0002] Generally, most cycling shoes consist of an upper and a sole. The upper is stitched or glued to the sole to form an inner foot pocket for securely holding the foot. The upper is typically made of one or more flexible materials, such as fabric, leather, and / or synthetic leather, which are stitched or glued together. The upper may also include rigid reinforcements as needed and / or desired. The upper defines an ankle opening for inserting and removing the wearer's foot from the inner foot pocket. Additionally, the upper may have a lace or other closure to keep the cycling shoe more securely on the wearer's foot within the inner foot pocket. The sole may consist of a single layer of a suitable material or be made of multiple layers of different materials.Many athletic shoes generally consist of an insole, a midsole, and an outsole. The insole forms the bottom surface of the shoe's footbed. It can be a thin, compressible element that enhances the shoe's comfort. The midsole is typically attached to the lower edge of the upper. It is often the middle layer of the sole. The outsole is usually attached to the underside of the midsole and forms the part of the shoe that contacts the ground. Some cycling shoes are equipped with a cleat nut to attach a cleat to the bottom of the shoe.

[0003] In general, the present invention relates to various features of a sole for a cycling shoe, wherein the sole can be adjusted to control the transmission of power from the cycling shoe to a pedal in a state in which a rider is cycling.

[0004] With regard to the prior art and according to a first aspect of the present invention, a sole for a cycling shoe is provided. The sole essentially comprises a main body and a lower body. The main body extends longitudinally between a toe end and a heel end. The lower body is arranged on the main body. The main body has at least one main engagement part. The lower body has a sub-engagement part which engages with the at least one main engagement part in an engagement state. The lower body is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction relative to the main body when the at least one main engagement part and the sub-engagement part are in a disengaged state.

[0005] According to the first aspect, the sole allows the lower body to be moved longitudinally relative to the main body in order to control a human-generated power from a bicycle shoe to a pedal in a state where a rider is operating a human-powered vehicle.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the first aspect is configured such that the at least one main engagement part comprises a first main engagement part and a second main engagement part. The second main engagement part is spaced longitudinally apart from the first main engagement part. A first engagement position is established when the lower engagement part is in engagement with the first main engagement part. A second engagement position is established when the lower engagement part is in engagement with the second main engagement part. With the sole according to the second aspect, it is possible to reliably define a first engagement position and a second engagement position of the lower body relative to the main body.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the second aspect is configured such that the main body has a third main engagement part that differs from both the first and second main engagement parts. A third engagement position is created when the lower engagement part is engaged with the third main engagement part. With the sole according to the third aspect, it is possible to reliably create three different engagement positions of the lower body relative to the main body.

[0008] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to any of the first to third aspects is configured such that the lower body is rotatably coupled to the main body in order to move in a rotational direction about an axis of rotation between a first rotated position in the engaged state and a second rotated position in the released state. With the sole according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to easily change the position of the lower body relative to the main body from the engaged state to the released state by rotating the lower body about an axis of rotation.

[0009] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the fourth aspect is configured such that the lower body is configured to allow longitudinal movement relative to the main body when the lower body is in the second rotated position. With the sole according to the fifth aspect, the lower body can be easily moved longitudinally relative to the main body when it is in the second rotated position.

[0010] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the fourth aspect is configured such that the axis of rotation is arranged both transversely to the longitudinal direction and perpendicular to a lateral direction. With the sole according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to easily change the position of the lower body relative to the main body by rotating the lower body about an axis of rotation that is arranged both transversely to the longitudinal direction and perpendicular to a lateral direction.

[0011] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the fourth aspect is configured such that the axis of rotation is arranged parallel to a lateral direction and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. With the sole according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to easily change the position of the lower body relative to the main body by rotating the lower body about an axis of rotation that is arranged parallel to a lateral direction and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0012] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the fourth aspect is configured such that the axis of rotation is arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction. With the sole according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to easily change the position of the lower body relative to the main body by rotating the lower body about an axis of rotation arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction.

[0013] According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the fourth aspect is configured such that the direction of rotation is one of a yaw direction, a pitch direction, and a roll direction. With the sole according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to easily change the position of the lower body relative to the main body by rotating the lower body relative to the main body in one of a yaw direction, a pitch direction, and a roll direction.

[0014] According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to any one of the first to ninth aspects is configured such that the lower body has at least one stud nut part for attaching a pedal stud. With the sole according to the tenth aspect, a pedal stud can be detachably attached to the sole.

[0015] According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the tenth aspect is configured such that the at least one stud nut part comprises a plurality of stud nut parts. With the sole according to the eleventh aspect, a pedal stud can be securely and reliably attached to the sole.

[0016] According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to the eleventh aspect further comprises a locking element arranged on the main body and / or the lower body to limit the movement of the lower body relative to the main body. The sole according to the twelfth aspect reliably restricts unwanted relative movement between the main body and the lower body.

[0017] According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the sole is configured according to aspects one through twelve such that the main body contains a resin material. In the sole according to the thirteenth aspect, the main body can be relatively lightweight.

[0018] According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the sole, as described in aspects one through thirteen, is configured such that the main body incorporates a fiber-reinforced material. With the sole according to aspect fourteen, the main body can possess relatively high strength and be very durable, while still remaining relatively lightweight.

[0019] According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to aspects one through fourteen is configured such that the lower body contains a metal material. In the sole according to aspect fifteen, the lower body can exhibit relatively high strength and be very durable.

[0020] According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to aspects one through fifteen is configured such that the lower body contains a resin material. In the sole according to aspect sixteen, the lower body can be relatively lightweight.

[0021] According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the sole according to one of the first aspects up to the sixteenth aspect is configured such that the lower body contains a fiber-reinforced material. With the sole according to the seventeenth aspect, the lower body can have relatively high strength and be very durable, while still being relatively lightweight.

[0022] According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, a bicycle shoe comprises an upper and a sole according to one aspect from the first to the seventeenth aspect.

[0023] According to the eighteenth aspect, the cycling shoe can be provided in such a way that the lower body can be moved longitudinally relative to the main body in order to control a human-generated power of the cycling shoe onto a pedal when a rider is operating a human-powered vehicle.

[0024] According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, a cleat fastening device is configured to be arranged on the sole of a bicycle shoe. The cleat fastening device comprises a body. The body has a first engagement part configured to engage with a second engagement part of the sole in an engaged state. The body is configured to allow movement in a longitudinal direction relative to the sole when the first engagement part and the second engagement part are in a disengaged state.

[0025] With the stud fastening device according to the nineteenth aspect, the stud fastening device can be arranged on a sole of a bicycle shoe in such a way that the stud fastening device can be moved in the longitudinal direction relative to the sole in order to control a human-generated power of a bicycle shoe to a pedal when a rider is operating a human-powered vehicle.

[0026] Other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the disclosed sole will also become apparent to the person skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, discloses preferred embodiments of the sole.

[0027] With reference to the accompanying drawings, which form part of this original disclosure, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is now shown, wherein: Fig. 1 a side view of a bicycle shoe and a stud attached to the sole of the bicycle shoe according to a first embodiment; Fig. 2 a view of the underside of the in Fig. 1 of the illustrated bicycle shoe and the stud, wherein the sole has a main body and a subbody; Fig. 3 a perspective exploded view of the sole of the in the Fig. 1 and Fig. The bicycle shoe shown in section 2 is; Fig. 4 a perspective top view of the sole and the tunnel of the in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Bicycle shoe shown, viewed from the outside of the sole, with the upper part omitted; Fig. 5 a perspective exploded view of the main body, the lower body and the tunnel of the in the Fig. 1 and Fig. The bicycle shoe shown in section 2 is; Fig. 6 a top view of the in Fig. The main body, the lower body and the tunnel are depicted in 5; Fig. 7 a perspective partial exploded view of the in the Fig. 5 and Fig. The sole shown in section 6 is; Fig. 8 a first perspective top view of part of the main body of the in the Fig. The sole shown in sections 5 to 7 is; Fig. 9 a second perspective top view of part of the main body of the in the Fig. The sole shown in sections 5 to 7 is; Fig. 10 a perspective top view of the lower body of the in the Fig. The sole shown in sections 5 to 7 is; Fig. 11 a perspective view from below of the in Fig. The lower body shown in 10 is; Fig. 12 a top view of the in the Fig. 10 and Fig. The lower body shown in 11 is; Fig. 13 a side view of the in the Fig. 10 to 12 of the depicted lower body is; Fig. 14 a view from below of the in the Fig. The lower body shown is 10 to 13; Fig. 15 a top view of the sole and the in the Fig. 5 to 7 depicted tunnels, with the lower body positioned in the first engagement position; Fig. 16 a cross-sectional view of the in Fig. The sole and the tunnel shown in section 13 are seen along section line 16-16 in Fig. 15; Fig. 17 a view from below of the main body and the lower body of the in the Fig. 15 and Fig. 16 is the sole shown, with the lower body arranged in the first engagement position; Fig. 18 a top view of the sole and the in the Fig. The tunnel shown in Figures 5 to 7 and 15 and 16 is a tunnel, but the lower body has been moved from the first engagement position to a first release position; Fig. 19 a top view of the sole and the in the Fig. The studs shown are 5 to 7 and 15, 16 and 18, but the lower body has been moved from the first setting position to a second release position; Fig. 20 a top view of the sole and the in the Fig. The tunnel shown in Figures 5 to 7 and 15, 16, 18 and 19 is, however, the lower body has been moved from the second release position to a second engagement position; Fig. 21 a cross-sectional view of the in Fig. The sole and the tunnel shown in section 18 are seen along the section line 21-21 in Fig. 20; Fig. 22 a view from below of the main body and the lower body of the in the Fig. 20 and Fig. 21 is the sole shown, with the lower body arranged in the second engagement position; Fig. 23 a side view of a bicycle shoe and a stud attached to the sole of the bicycle shoe according to a second embodiment; Fig. 24 a view of the underside of the in Fig. 23 illustrated bicycle shoe and stud, wherein the sole has a main body and a subbody; Fig. 25 a perspective top view of the sole and the tunnel of the in the Fig. 23 and Fig. 24 cycling shoe shown, viewed from the outside of the sole, with the upper part omitted; Fig. 26 a top view of the sole and the in Fig. The 25 depicted tunnels are; Fig. 27 a partially exploded perspective view of the in the Fig. 25 and Fig. 26 depicted sole and of the tunnel; Fig. 28 a first perspective top view of part of the main body of the in the Fig. The sole shown is 25 to 27; Fig. 29 a second perspective top view of part of the main body of the in the Fig. The sole shown is 25 to 27; Fig. 30 a perspective top view of the lower body of the in the Fig. The sole shown is 25 to 27; Fig. 31 a perspective view from below of the in Fig. The lower body shown in section 30 is; Fig. 32 a top view of the in the Fig. 30 and Fig. The lower body shown in 31 is; Fig. 33 a side view of the in the Fig. The lower body shown in sections 30 to 32 is; Fig. 34 a view from below of the in the Fig. The lower body shown is 30 to 33; Fig. 35 a top view of the in the Fig. The sole shown in figures 23 to 28 is in which the lower body is arranged in the first engagement position; Fig. 36 a cross-sectional view of the in Fig. The sole shown in section 35 is, as seen along the section line 36 - 36 in Fig. 35, wherein the lower body is positioned in the first intervention position; Fig. 37 a cross-sectional view, similar to that in Fig. 35, who is in Fig. 35 and Fig. 36 is the sole shown, in which, however, the lower body has been moved from the first engagement position to a first release position; Fig. 38 one the Fig. 36 and Fig. 37 similar cross-sectional views of the ones in the Fig. The sole shown in 35 to 37 is, however, in which the lower body has been moved from the first release position to a loosened adjustment position; Fig. 39 one the Fig. 36 to 38 similar cross-sectional view of the in the Fig. The sole shown in 35 to 38 is, however, in which the lower body has been moved from the second release position into a second engagement position; Fig. 40 a top view of the in Fig. 39 shows the sole in which the lower body is in the second engagement position; Fig. 41 a side view of a bicycle shoe and a stud attached to the sole of the bicycle shoe according to a third embodiment; Fig. 42 a view of the underside of the in Fig. 41 illustrated bicycle shoe and stud, wherein the sole has a main body and a subbody; Fig. 43 a perspective top view of the sole and the tunnel of the in the Fig. 41 and Fig. 42 cycling shoe shown, viewed from the outside of the sole, with the upper part omitted; Fig. 44 a top view of the sole and the in Fig. The tunnel shown in section 43 is; Fig. 45 a perspective exploded view of the in the Fig. 43 and Fig. The sole and tunnel shown in section 44 are; Fig. 46 a first perspective top view of part of the main body of the in the Fig. The sole shown is 43 to 45; Fig. 47 a second perspective top view of part of the main body of the in the Fig. The sole shown is 43 to 45; Fig. 48 a perspective top view of the lower body of the in the Fig. The sole shown is 43 to 45; Fig. 49 a perspective view from below of the in Fig. The lower body shown in section 48 is; Fig. 50 a view from below of the sole and the ones in the Fig. The tunnel shown in sections 41 to 44 is in the position where the lower body is in the second engagement position; Fig. 51 a cross-sectional view of the in the Fig. The sole and the tunnel shown on pages 41 to 44 are seen along section line 51-51 in Fig. 50; Fig. 52 a view from below of the in the Fig. The sole and studs shown in sections 41 to 44 are present, with the lower body in the first engagement position; Fig. 53 a cross-sectional view of the main body and the one in the Fig. The lower body shown in sections 41 to 44 is seen along section line 53-53 in Fig. 52; Fig. 54 a perspective top view of part of the main body of the sole and the in the Fig. The lower body shown in sections 41 to 44 is, however, the lower body has been brought into a first relaxed position; Fig. 55 a cross-sectional view of the main body and the one in the Fig. The lower body shown on pages 41 to 44 is seen along section line 55-55 in Fig. 54; Fig. 56 a view from below of the in the Fig. 41 to 44 shows the sole and the stud, with the lower body arranged in the first engagement position; Fig. 57 a cross-sectional view of the main body and the one in the Fig. The lower body depicted on pages 41 to 44 is seen along section line 57-57 in Fig. 56; Fig. 58 a perspective top view of a sole and a stud of a bicycle shoe according to a fourth embodiment, in which, however, an upper part of the bicycle shoe has been omitted; Fig. 59 a perspective view from below of the sole and the in Fig. The tunnel shown in section 58 is; Fig. 60 a perspective view from below of the main body and the lower body of the in the Fig. 58 and Fig. The sole shown in Figure 59 is positioned with the lower body in the first engagement position; Fig. 61 a perspective view from below of the main body and the lower body of the in the Fig. The sole is shown in figures 58 to 60, but the lower body is in the second engagement position; Fig. 62 a cross-sectional view of the in the Fig. 58 and Fig. The sole and the tunnel shown in section 59 are seen along the section line 62 - 62 in Fig. 59; Fig. 63 a cross-sectional view, similar to that in Fig. 60, who is in the Fig. 58 and Fig. 59 depicted sole and of the tunnel, whereby the lower body is in a loosened position; Fig. 64 a perspective top view of the sole and the tunnel of the in the Fig. 23 to 31 is the bicycle shoe shown, but a locking element is provided to limit the movement of the lower body relative to the main body; Fig. 65 a cross-sectional view of the in Fig. The sole and the tunnel shown in section 64 are seen along the section line 65-65 in Fig. 64, wherein the locking element is in a locked position so that the lower body is secured against movement relative to the main body; Fig. 66 a cross-sectional view, similar to Fig. 66, the sole and the one in the Fig. 62 and Fig. 63 shown in the tunnel, but the locking element is in an unlocked position so that the lower body can be moved relative to the main body; Fig. 67 a side view of a modification of the one in the Fig. The bicycle shoe shown in Figures 41 to 57, however, has a modified sole that includes a locking element to limit the movement of the lower body relative to the main body; Fig. 68 a perspective top view of the in Fig. The modified sole shown in section 67 is; Fig. 69 a top view of part of the in the Fig. 67 and Fig. The modified sole shown in section 66 is; Fig. 70 a view from below of a part of the in the Fig. The modified sole shown in sections 67 to 68 is; and Fig. Figure 71 is a perspective view from below of part of a modified sole.

[0028] Selected embodiments will now be explained with reference to the drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art of human-powered vehicles (for example, bicycles) from this disclosure that the following descriptions of the embodiments serve only for illustration and not to limit the invention as defined in the attached claims and their equivalents.

[0029] With reference to the Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows a bicycle shoe 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The bicycle shoe 10 is the left shoe of a pair of left-right symmetrical shoes, in which the right bicycle shoe is omitted. The right bicycle shoe is identical to the bicycle shoe 10 (the left shoe), except that the right bicycle shoe is a mirror image of the bicycle shoe 10 (the left shoe). Accordingly, the description of the bicycle shoe 10 also applies to the right shoe. Therefore, only one of the bicycle shoes (the left bicycle shoe 10) is described. The bicycle shoe 10 is particularly suitable for cycling or other human-powered vehicles with pedals.

[0030] It is clear from the drawings and the present description that the terms "inside" and "interior side" refer to the right side of a cycling shoe for the left foot and the left side of a cycling shoe for the right foot, respectively. In other words, the inside or interior side is the side of the cycling shoe facing the cycling shoe on the wearer's other foot. Similarly, the terms "outside" and "exterior side" refer to the left side of the cycling shoe for the left foot and the right side of the cycling shoe for the right foot, respectively. The exterior side is the side of the cycling shoe facing away from the shoe on the other foot. Furthermore, the terms "inside" and "interior side" are used interchangeably within the context of the present invention. Likewise, the terms "outside" and "exterior side" are used interchangeably in connection with the present invention.The term "outer instep" refers to the left side of the cycling shoe in the instep area for the left foot and the right side of the cycling shoe in the instep area for the right foot. Similarly, the term "inner instep" refers to the right side of the cycling shoe in the instep area for the left foot and the left side of the cycling shoe in the instep area for the right foot.

[0031] As from the Fig. 1 and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the cycling shoe 10 essentially comprises a sole 12 and an upper 14. The upper 14 is attached to the sole 12. The sole 12 supports the upper 14. The sole 12 can be firmly connected to the upper 14 in a conventional manner, for example, by seams, adhesives, and / or by embedding parts of the upper 14 into the sole 14. In this way, the upper 14 and the sole 12 are connected to each other. Thus, the sole 12 and the upper 14 form the cycling shoe 10. In the illustrated embodiment, the sole 14 is particularly suitable for cycling. In other words, the sole 12 is designed for use in a cycling shoe. The cycling shoe 10 has a longitudinal direction L and a transverse or width direction W. The longitudinal direction L extends lengthwise from a toe end of the cycling shoe 10 to a heel end of the cycling shoe 10. The width direction W is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L.

[0032] Here, top 14 is a low-cut top. However, top 14 is not limited to a low cut and can be any style. Top 14 is made from any suitable natural or synthetic materials. Top 14 can be made from a stretchable or non-stretchable material. For example, top 14 can be made from leather, nylon fabric, and / or any other material commonly used for tops. Alternatively, top 14 can be made from a stretchable material or fabric that has the ability to stretch and elastically return to its original, unstretched state.The stretchable material can, for example, consist partly of elastic fibers such as Lycra, Spandex or Elastane and / or be a knitted fabric that stretches due to a series of interlocking loops formed during the manufacture of the top 14. Here, the top 14 consists of a mesh of thermoplastic polyurethane and a synthetic leather.

[0033] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the upper 14 comprises a first lateral side 14a and a second lateral side 14b. The upper 14 also includes a tongue 14c between the first lateral side 14a and the second lateral side 14b. The upper 14 has a foot opening 14d configured between the first lateral side 14a and the second lateral side 14b. In this case, the upper 14 also includes a fastening structure 16 for securing the cycling shoe 10 to the wearer's foot. The fastening structure 16 can include at least one shoe stretcher 16A and at least one shoe strap or shoelace 16B extending over the tongue 14c and connected between the first lateral side 14a and the second lateral side 14b. Alternatively, the fastening structure 16 can also be just a shoelace.Alternatively, the upper part 14 can also include one or more fastening straps with a hook-and-loop fastener made of fabric. In this case, the fastening structure 16 also includes a strap 16C. Since the fastening structures for attaching a shoe to the wearer's foot are conventional and known structures, a detailed description of the fastening structures is omitted for the sake of brevity. As the present invention is applicable to a variety of different shoe models, designs, and configurations, the illustrated embodiment shows a basic shoe design made from several textile-based materials that are sewn or knitted together to form the illustrated shape. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated shape, as will be understood from the description of the present invention below.

[0034] Preferably, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the cycling shoe 10 also includes an inner sole layer 18. The inner sole layer 18 is arranged within the upper part 14. The inner sole layer 18 lies at least partially over an upper or inner surface of the sole 12. The inner sole layer 18 is detachably arranged on the sole 12. In other words, preferably the inner sole layer 18 is not attached to the sole 12. Rather, the inner sole layer 18 simply rests on the sole 12. The inner sole layer 18 can also be referred to as the insole. The insole layer 18 can consist of a conventional material commonly used for cycling shoe insoles. Here, for example, the insole layer 18 consists of a foam layer. The insole layer 18 can also consist of several layers of different materials.

[0035] As in the Fig. 1 and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the sole 12 is designed to accommodate a pedal stud C1. The pedal stud C1 can be attached to the sole 12 using a variety of fasteners F (see Figure 2). Fig. 2) In this case, the pedal stud C1 is a three-bolt plate that is attached to the sole 12 by three screws (i.e., the fasteners F). Alternatively, the sole 12 can be configured to accommodate other types of pedal studs, for example, a two-bolt pedal stud. Pedal studs are well known in the field of human-powered vehicles. Therefore, the pedal stud C1 will not be discussed further here. A washer or gasket G can be provided for each of the fasteners F in the conventional manner.

[0036] According to the Fig. As described in Figures 4 to 7, the sole 12 essentially comprises a main body 20 and a lower body 22. The lower body 22 is arranged on the main body 20. As explained below, the lower body 22 is configured to move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 20 between at least one first engagement position and a second engagement position. In other words, the lower body 22 is movable relative to the main body 20 to change its position between at least the first engagement position and the second engagement position. In the first embodiment, the pedal stud C1 is attached to the lower body 22. Thus, the position of the pedal stud C1 relative to the main body 20 can be changed by changing the position of the lower body 22 relative to the main body 20 between at least two different positions with respect to the longitudinal direction L.

[0037] The main body 20 has a toe end 24, a ball area 26, and a heel end 28. The ball area 26 is located between the toe end 24 and the heel end 28. The lower body 22 is located in the ball area 26, which corresponds to the ball of the foot of a wearer wearing the cycling shoe 10. The main body 20 extends longitudinally L between the toe end 24 and the heel end 28. The main body 20 has a first surface 30 and a second surface 32, which is opposite the first surface 30. The first surface 30 is an upper surface, and the second surface 32 is a lower surface. The inner sole layer 18 is located on the first surface 30.

[0038] Here, the sole 12 also includes an outsole 34, which is attached to the second surface 32 of the main body 20. The outsole 34 is preferably made of a rubber material. The rubber material of the outsole 34 can be natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a mixture of natural and synthetic rubber. In this case, the outsole 34 consists of an elastic polymer material such as synthetic rubber or polyurethane (for example, a thermoplastic polyurethane). The outsole 34 can be manufactured by injection molding. The outsole 34 has a ground contact surface 36. The ground contact surface 36 can have a profile to provide traction to the sole 12 during use, if required and / or desired. The outsole 34 is connected to the main body 20 by bonding with an adhesive or by overmolding. The outsole 34 has an opening 34a.The main body 20 is accessible through the opening 34a. In this way, the pedal stud C1 can be attached directly to the main body 20 without the outsole 34 being located between the main body 20 and the pedal stud C1.

[0039] In the first embodiment, the main body 20 is made of a rigid material that does not deform (for example, bend). In the first embodiment, the main body 20 is made of a resin material. The main body 20 can, for example, be made of nylon (polyamide) or thermoplastic urethane. Preferably, in the first embodiment, the main body 20 contains a fiber-reinforced material. The main body 20 can, for example, be made of a carbon- or glass-fiber-reinforced resin. The main body 20 is provided with a through-opening 20a to allow the attachment of the pedal stud C1 to the lower body 22.

[0040] In the first embodiment, the lower body 22 consists of a rigid material that does not deform (for example, bend). In the first embodiment, the lower body 22 is made of a metallic material. The lower body 22 can, for example, be made of steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, or another suitable metallic material. Alternatively or additionally, in the first embodiment, the lower body 22 contains a resin material. The lower body 22 can, for example, be made of nylon (polyamide) or thermoplastic urethane. In the case where the lower body 22 contains a resin material, it preferably contains a fiber-reinforced material. Thus, the lower body 22 can, for example, be made of a carbon- or glass-fiber-reinforced resin.

[0041] In the first embodiment, the main body 20 and the lower body 22 are separate parts. In this first embodiment, the lower body 22 is detachable from the main body 20. Therefore, in this case, the lower body 22 can simply be referred to as the body. Since the pedal stud C1 is attached to the lower body 22, the lower body 22 constitutes a stud attachment device. In other words, the lower body 22 can be a stud attachment device that is optionally provided on the main body 20 for attaching the pedal stud C1 to the main body 20. In this case, the stud attachment device 22 is configured to be positioned on a sole 12 of the bicycle shoe 10.

[0042] The engagement between the main body 20 and the sub-body 22 will now be explained in more detail. The sub-body 22 contains a base section 38, which is supported on the first surface 30 of the main body 20. The base section 38 slides on the main body 20 as the sub-body 22 moves between the engaged and disengaged states. The sub-body 22 is rotatably coupled to the main body 20 to move in a direction of rotation R1 about an axis of rotation A1 between a first rotated position in the engaged state and a second rotated position in the disengaged state. The sub-body 22 is configured such that it cannot move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 20 when the sub-body 22 is in the first rotated position.On the other hand, the lower body 22 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 20 when the lower body 22 is in the second rotated position.

[0043] The direction of rotation R1 is a yaw direction, a pitch direction, or a roll direction. The axis of rotation A1 is arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction L and to the lateral direction W, and is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L. More precisely, in the first embodiment, the direction of rotation R1 is a yaw direction, and the axis of rotation A1 is a yaw axis. In the first embodiment, the direction of rotation R1 can also be referred to as the first direction of rotation R1, and the axis of rotation A1 as the first axis of rotation A1. The term "yaw direction" used here refers to a direction of rotation about a vertical axis W, or yaw axis, that is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L and the lateral direction W.

[0044] In principle, the main body 20 has at least one main engagement part 40, 42, and the lower body 22 has a sub-engagement part 44 which engages with the at least one main engagement part 40, 42 in an engagement state. In this way, the lower body 22 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 20 when the at least one main engagement part 40, 42 and the sub-engagement part 44 are in a disengaged state. In the first embodiment, the at least one main engagement part 40, 42 has a first main engagement part 40 and a second main engagement part 42. The second main engagement part 42 is spaced apart from the first main engagement part 40 in the longitudinal direction L. A first engagement position is established when the sub-engagement part 44 is engaged with the first main engagement part 40.The first intervention position corresponds to the case where the lower body 22 is in the first rotated position. A second intervention position is established when the lower intervention part 44 engages with the second main intervention part 42. The second intervention position also corresponds to the case where the lower body 22 is in the first rotated position. However, the first rotated position of the lower body 22 in the first intervention position is longitudinally offset from the first rotated position of the lower body 22 in the second intervention position.

[0045] More precisely, in the first embodiment, the first main engagement part 40 includes a pair of first recesses 40a and 40b formed in the first surface 30 of the main body 20. The first recesses 40a and 40b are arcuate recesses having a center of curvature that defines the first axis of rotation A1 in which the lower body 22 is located in the first engagement position. Similarly, the second main engagement part 42 includes a pair of second recesses 42a and 42b formed in the first surface 30 of the main body 20. The lower engagement part 44 includes a first projection 44a and a second projection 44b. The second recesses 42a and 42b are arcuate recesses having a center of curvature that defines the first axis of rotation A1 when the lower body 22 is in the second engagement position.However, the first axis of rotation A1 in the second engagement position is longitudinally offset from the first axis of rotation A1 in the second engagement position. In other words, the first axis of rotation A1 shifts when the lower body 22 moves between the first engagement position and the second engagement position.

[0046] In the first embodiment, the first recess 40a and the second recess 42a are connected by a first connecting space or a first recess 48a formed in the first surface 30 of the main body 20. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first recess 40b and the second recess 42b are connected by a second connecting space or a second recess 48b formed in the first surface 30 of the main body 20. In the released state, the first connecting space 48a is configured to receive the first projection 44a of the under-engagement part 44, while the second connecting space 48b is configured to receive the second projection 44b of the under-engagement part 44.The first connection space 48a and the second connection space 48b are also configured to allow longitudinal movement of the lower body 22 in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 20 in a case where the lower engagement part 44 is in the disengaged state with respect to the first main engagement part 40 and the second main engagement part 42. In this way, the lower body 22 can be rotated in the first direction of rotation R1 about the first axis of rotation A1 between the engaged state and the disengaged state and can be moved in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 20 in the disengaged state.

[0047] The first projection 44a and the second projection 44b are located at opposite ends of the base section 38 with respect to the longitudinal direction L. The first projection 44a selectively engages the first recess 40a or the second recess 42a, while the second projection 44b selectively engages the first recess 40b or the second recess 42b. In particular, in the first engagement position, the first projection 44a of the lower engagement part 44 is located in the first recess 40a of the first main engagement part 40, and the second projection 44b of the lower engagement part 44 is located in the first recess 40b of the first main engagement part 40. Thus, the first projection 44a rests against the first recess 40a and the second projection 44b against the first recess 40b to limit the longitudinal movement of the lower body 22 relative to the main body 20 in the first engagement position.In the second engagement position, the first projection 44a of the lower engagement part 44 is located in the second recess 42a of the second main engagement part 42, and the second projection 44b of the lower engagement part 44 is located in the second recess 42b of the second main engagement part 42. Thus, the first projection 44a rests against the second recess 42a, and the second projection 44b rests against the second recess 42b, limiting the longitudinal movement of the lower body 22 relative to the main body 20 in the second engagement position. Here, the first projection 44a and the second projection 44b are curved flanges that correspond to the curvatures of the first recesses 40a, 40b and the curvatures of the second recesses 42a, 42b.

[0048] The lower body 22 contains at least one stud nut part 50 for attaching the pedal stud C1. In the first embodiment, the at least one stud nut part 50 contains a plurality of stud nut parts 50. In particular, the lower body 22 in the first embodiment contains three stud nut parts 50, since the sole 12 is used with a three-screw stud. Alternatively, the number of stud nut parts 50 can be less or more than three, depending on the number of screws required to attach the stud to the sole 12. Each stud nut part 50 contains an internal thread 52 for receiving the fastening elements F. The lower body 22 also contains a plurality of openings 54 so that the fastening elements F can be attached to the stud nut parts 50. In this way, the lower body 22 and the pedal studs C1 can be detachably and reattached to the main body 20 using the fastening elements F.

[0049] In the first embodiment, the lower body 22 comprises a body element 56 and a stud nut element 58. The body element 56 is a separate part from the stud nut element 58. The body element 56 comprises the base section 38, the first projection 44a, and the second projection 44b. The body element 56 further comprises a first support 60 and a second support 62. The first support 60 connects the first projection 44a to the base section 38. The second support 62 connects the second projection 44b to the base section 38. The first projection 44a extends perpendicularly from the first support 60 and forms an L-shape. Similarly, the second projection 44b extends perpendicularly from the second support 62 to form an L-shape.

[0050] The body element 56 is a one-piece element. The body element 56 consists of a rigid material that does not deform (for example, bend). In the first embodiment, the body element 56 consists of a metallic material. The body element 56 can, for example, be made of steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, or another suitable metallic material. Alternatively, the body element 56 can also consist of a resin material. For example, the body element 56 can be made of nylon (polyamide) or thermoplastic urethane. In the case where the body element 56 contains a resin material, it can preferably be a fiber-reinforced material. For example, the body element 56 can be made of a carbon fiber-reinforced resin or a glass fiber-reinforced resin.

[0051] The stud nut element 58 contains the stud nut parts 50. The body element 56 is positioned between the main body 20 and the stud nut element 58 when installed. The stud nut element 58 is a single-piece element. Alternatively, the stud nut element 58 can also consist of individual parts. The stud nut element 58 can be made of steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, or another suitable metallic material.

[0052] As mentioned previously, the lower body 22 can also be referred to as the cleat fastening device 22, since the lower body 22 serves to fasten the pedal cleats C1 to the main body 20. The main body 20 can also be generally referred to as the sole 12 if the lower body 22 is not considered part of the sole 12, but rather a separate, independent part of the sole 12. The cleat fastening device 22 thus comprises a body 38. Since the body 38 of the cleat fastening device 22 corresponds to the base section 38 of the lower body 22, the same reference numeral is used. The body 38 has a first engagement part 44, which is configured to engage with a second engagement part 40, 42 of the sole 12. The first intervention part 44 corresponds to the sub-intervention part 44 of the lower body 22, and the second intervention part 40, 42 corresponds to the main intervention part 40, 42.Therefore, the same reference numeral is used for the first engagement part 44 as for the sub-engagement part 44 of the lower body 22. Likewise, the same reference numeral is used for the second engagement part 40, 42 as for the main engagement part 40, 42 of the main body 20. In principle, the body 38 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the sole 12 when the first engagement part 44 and the second engagement part 40, 42 are in a released state. This movement of the body 38 in the longitudinal direction L relative to the sole 12 has already been discussed above and is therefore not repeated. Since the stud fastening device 22 is simply another name for the lower body 22, the description of the lower body 22 also applies to the stud fastening device 22.

[0053] In the Fig. Figures 15 to 22 illustrate the movement of the lower body 22 to move it from the first intervention position to the second intervention position. Fig. From 15 to 17, the lower body 22 is arranged in the first engagement position, in which the first projection 44a engages in the first recess 40a and the first projection 44b engages in the first recess 40b. Fig. 17 The lower body 22 is rotated in the first direction of rotation R1 about the first axis of rotation A1 into the release position, in which the lower engagement part 44 is released from the first main engagement part 40. Thus, in the release position, the first projection 44a is released from both the first recess 40a and the second recess 42a, and the second projection 44b is released from both the first recess 40b and the second recess 42b. Thus, in the release position, the first projection 44a is located in the first connecting space 48a and the second projection 44b is located in the second connecting space 48b. Fig. 19 The lower body 22 is displaced longitudinally relative to the main body 20 in the forward direction. In the Fig. 20 to 22 the lower body 22 is moved into the second engagement position, in which the first projection 44a engages in the second recess 42a and the second projection 44b engages in the second recess 42b.

[0054] With reference to the Fig. In sections 23 to 40, a bicycle shoe 210 according to a second embodiment is now described. The bicycle shoe 210 comprises a sole 212 and an upper 214. The upper 214 is attached to the sole 212 in the same manner as described above with respect to the first embodiment. The sole 212 is configured to receive the pedal stud C1. The pedal stud C1 is attached to the sole 212 by the fastening elements F (see Fig. 24) is fastened in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The washer or seal G can also be provided in the conventional manner for each of the connecting elements F. Preferably, the bicycle shoe 210 further comprises an inner sole layer similar to the first embodiment.

[0055] The upper part 214 also has the same configuration as the upper part 14 of the first embodiment. Thus, the upper part 214 includes a first lateral side 214a, a second lateral side 214b, and a tongue 214c between the first lateral side 214a and the second lateral side 214b. The upper part 214 includes a foot-entry opening 214d configured between the first lateral side 214a and the second lateral side 214b. Here, the upper part 214 also includes a fastening structure 216. The fastening structure 216 can include a shoe stretcher 216A, a shoe strap or laces 216B, and a strap 216C. However, the upper part 214 is not limited to the configuration shown.

[0056] According to the Fig. Figures 25 to 27 state that the sole 212 essentially comprises a main body 220 and a lower body 222. The lower body 222 is arranged on the main body 320. As explained below, the lower body 222 is configured to move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 220 between at least one first engagement position and a second engagement position. In other words, the lower body 222 is movable relative to the main body 220 to change its position between at least the first engagement position and the second engagement position. Thus, the position of the pedal stud C1 relative to the main body 220 can be changed by changing the position of the lower body 222 relative to the main body 220 between at least two different positions with respect to the longitudinal direction L.

[0057] The main body 220 has a toe end 224, a ball area 226, and a heel end 228. The ball area 226 is located between the toe end 224 and the heel end 228. The lower body 222 is located within the ball area 226. The main body 220 has a first surface 230 and a second surface 232, which faces in the opposite direction to the first surface 230. The first surface 230 is an upper surface, and the second surface 232 is a lower surface. The main body 220 is provided with a through-opening 220a to allow the attachment of the pedal stud C1 to the lower body 222 in the ball area 226. The inner sole layer is located on the first surface 230. Here, the sole 212 also includes an outsole 234, which is attached to the second surface 232 of the main body 220 and has a ground contact surface 236.The inner sole layer and the outsole 234 have the same configuration as in the first embodiment.

[0058] The main body 220 can be made of a rigid material that does not deform (for example, bend) and can be manufactured from the same materials as described above in relation to the first embodiment. The lower body 222 can be made of a rigid material that does not deform (for example, bend) and can be manufactured from the same materials as described above in relation to the first embodiment.

[0059] The engagement between the main body 220 and the sub-body 222 will now be explained in more detail. The sub-body 222 contains a base section 238, which is supported on the first surface 230 of the main body 220. The base section 238 slides on the main body 220 as the sub-body 222 moves between the engaged and disengaged states. The sub-body 222 is rotatably coupled to the main body 220 to rotate in a direction R2 about an axis of rotation A2 between a first rotated position in the engaged state and a second rotated position in the disengaged state. The sub-body 222 is configured such that it cannot move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 220 when the sub-body 222 is in the first rotated position.On the other hand, the lower body 222 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 220 when the lower body 222 is in the second rotated position.

[0060] The direction of rotation R2 is a yaw direction, a pitch direction, or a roll direction. The axis of rotation A2 is arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction L and essentially parallel to the lateral direction W. More precisely, in the second embodiment, the direction of rotation R2 is a pitch direction, and the axis of rotation A2 is a pitch axis. In this second embodiment, the direction of rotation R2 can also be referred to as the second direction of rotation R2, and the axis of rotation A2 can also be referred to as the second axis of rotation A2. The term "pitch direction" used here refers to a direction of rotation about a transverse or inclined axis that is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the sole 12. In other words, the axis of rotation A2 is arranged parallel to the lateral direction W, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L.

[0061] In principle, the main body 220 has at least one main engagement part 240, 242, and the lower body 222 has a sub-engagement part 244, which engages with the at least one main engagement part 240, 242 in an engagement state. In this way, the lower body 222 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction relative to the main body 220 when the at least one main engagement part 240, 242 and the sub-engagement part 244 are in a disengaged state. In the second embodiment, the at least one main engagement part 240, 242 has a first main engagement part 240 and a second main engagement part 242. The second main engagement part 242 is spaced apart from the first main engagement part 240 in the longitudinal direction L. A first engagement position is established in a case where the sub-engagement part 244 is engaged with the first main engagement part 240.The first intervention position also corresponds to the case where the lower body 222 is in the first rotated position. A second intervention position is defined when the lower intervention part 244 engages with the second main intervention part 242.

[0062] More precisely, in the second embodiment, the first main engagement part 240 includes a pair of first stops 240a and 240b formed in the first surface 230 of the main body 220. Likewise, the second main engagement part 242 includes a pair of second stops 242a and 242b formed in the first surface 230 of the main body 220. The lower engagement part 244 includes a first complementary stop 244a and a second complementary stop 244b. The first complementary stop 244a and the second complementary stop 244b are located at opposite ends of the base section 238 with respect to the longitudinal direction L. In the first engagement position, the first complementary stop 244a engages with the first stop 240a, and the second complementary stop 244b engages with the first stop 240b.In the second engagement position, the first complementary stop 244a engages with the second stop 242a, and the second complementary stop 244b engages with the second stop 242b.

[0063] In the second embodiment, the main body 220 also includes a third stop 243, and the lower body 222 also includes a third complementary stop 245. The third complementary stop 245 contacts the third stop 243 when the lower body 222 is in the second engagement position. This engagement of the third complementary stop 245 with the third stop 243 restricts the forward longitudinal movement of the lower body 222 relative to the main body 220 during the transition from the first engagement position to the second engagement position. This configuration of the third stop 243 and the third complementary stop 245 assists in positioning the first complementary stop 244a to engage with the second stop 242a. The third stop 243 is located between the second stop 242a and the second stop 242b.The third complementary stop 245 is located between the first complementary stop 244a and the second complementary stop 244b.

[0064] The lower body 222 contains at least one stud nut part 250 for attaching the pedal stud C1. In the second embodiment, the at least one stud nut part 250 contains a plurality of stud nut parts 250. In particular, the lower body 222 in the second embodiment contains three stud nut parts 250, since the sole 212 is used with a three-screw stud. Alternatively, the number of stud nut parts 250 can be less or more than three, depending on the number of screws required to attach the stud to the sole 212. Each stud nut part 250 contains an internal thread 252 for receiving the fastening elements F. Thus, the lower body 222 and the pedal stud C1 can be detachably and reattached to the main body 220 using the fastening elements F.

[0065] In the Fig. Figures 35 to 39 illustrate the movement of the lower body 222 to move it from the first intervention position to the second intervention position. Fig. 35 and Fig. 36 the lower body 222 is arranged in the first engagement position, in which the first complementary stop 244a engages with the first stop 240a and the second complementary stop 244b engages with the first stop 240b. In Fig. 37 The lower body 222 is rotated in the second direction of rotation R2 about the second axis of rotation A2 into the release position, in which the first complementary stop 244a is released from the first stop 240a and the second complementary stop 244b is released from the first stop 240b. Fig. 38 The lower body 222 is moved longitudinally relative to the main body 220 in the front longitudinal direction. In the Fig. 39 and Fig. 40 The lower body 222 is moved into the second engagement position, in which the first complementary stop 244a engages with the second stop 242a and the second complementary stop 244b engages with the second stop 242b. The third complementary stop 245 also touches the third stop 243 in the second engagement position, as in the Fig. 39 and Fig. 40 to see.

[0066] With reference to the Fig. A third embodiment of a bicycle shoe 310 is now described in Figures 41 to 57. The bicycle shoe 310 comprises a sole 312 and an upper 314. The upper 314 is attached to the sole 312 in the same manner as described above with respect to the first embodiment. The sole 312 is configured to accommodate a pedal stud C2. In this case, the pedal stud C2 is a two-screw plate that is attached to the sole 312 by two screws (i.e., the fasteners F) in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The washer or seal G can also be provided for the fasteners F in a conventional manner. Preferably, the bicycle shoe 310 further comprises an inner sole layer similar to that of the first embodiment.

[0067] The upper 314 also has the same configuration as the upper 14 of the first embodiment. Thus, the upper 314 includes a first lateral side 314a, a second lateral side 314b, and a tongue 314c between the first lateral side 314a and the second lateral side 314b. The upper 314 has a foot-receiving opening 314d formed between the first lateral side 314a and the second lateral side 314b. The upper 314 also includes a fastening structure 316. The fastening structure 316 can include a shoe stretcher 316A, a shoe strap or lace 316B, and a strap 316C. However, the upper 314 is not limited to the configuration shown.

[0068] According to the Fig. 44 and Fig. 45 The sole 312 essentially comprises a main body 320 and a lower body 322. The lower body 322 is arranged on the main body 320. As explained below, the lower body 322 is configured to move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 320 between at least one first engagement position and a second engagement position. In other words, the lower body 322 is movable relative to the main body 320 to change its position between the first engagement position and the second engagement position. Thus, the position of the pedal stud C2 relative to the main body 320 can be changed by changing the position of the lower body 322 relative to the main body 320 between at least two different positions with respect to the longitudinal direction L.

[0069] The main body 320 has a toe end 324, a ball area 326, and a heel end 328. The ball area 326 is located between the toe end 324 and the heel end 328. The lower body 322 is located within the ball area 326. The main body 320 has a first surface 330 and a second surface 332, which faces in the opposite direction to the first surface 330. The first surface 330 is an upper surface, and the second surface 332 is a lower surface. The main body 320 is provided with a through opening 320a to accommodate the attachment of the pedal stud C2 to the lower body 322 in the ball area 326. The inner sole layer is located on the first surface 330. Here, the sole 312 also includes an outer sole 334, which is provided on the second surface 332 of the main body 320 and has a ground contact surface 336.The inner sole layer and the outsole 334 have the same configuration as in the first embodiment.

[0070] The main body 320 can be made of a rigid material that does not deform (for example, bend) and can be manufactured from the same materials as described above in relation to the first embodiment. The lower body 322 can be made of a rigid material that does not deform (for example, bend) and can be manufactured from the same materials as described above in relation to the first embodiment.

[0071] The engagement between the main body 320 and the sub-body 322 will now be explained in more detail. The sub-body 322 contains a base section 338, which is mounted on a support 321 of the main body 320. The base section 338 slides on the support 321 of the main body 320 when the sub-body 322 moves between the engaged and disengaged states. In this case, the support 321 has a chamfered surface 321a. The chamfered surface 321a is configured such that the sub-body 322 can rotate on the support 321 of the main body 320 during the transition from the first engaged position to the second engaged position.

[0072] The lower body 322 is rotatably coupled to the main body 320 to move in a direction of rotation R3 about an axis of rotation A3 between a first rotated position in the engaged state and a second rotated position in the disengaged state. The lower body 322 is configured such that it cannot move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 320 when the lower body 322 is in the first rotated position. Conversely, the lower body 322 is configured such that it allows movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 320 when the lower body 322 is in the second rotated position.

[0073] The direction of rotation R3 is either a yaw direction, a pitch direction, or a roll direction. The axis of rotation A3 is essentially parallel to the longitudinal direction L and transverse to the lateral direction W. More precisely, in the third embodiment, the direction of rotation R3 is a roll direction, and the axis of rotation A3 is a roll axis. In this third embodiment, the direction of rotation R3 can also be referred to as the third direction of rotation R3, and the axis of rotation A3 can also be referred to as the third axis of rotation A3. The term "roll direction" used here refers to a direction of rotation about a longitudinal or roll axis that is essentially perpendicular to the first rotation (yaw) axis A1 and the second rotation (pitch) axis A2. In other words, the axis of rotation A3 is parallel to the longitudinal direction L.

[0074] In principle, the main body 320 has at least one main engagement part 340, and the lower body 322 has a sub-engagement part 344, which is engaged with the at least one main engagement part 340, 342. In this way, the lower body 322 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 320 when the at least one main engagement part 340, 342 and the sub-engagement part 344 are in a disengaged state. Here, the main body 320 has a first main engagement part 340 and a second main engagement part 342, which is spaced apart from the first main engagement part 340 in the longitudinal direction L. A first engagement position is established when the sub-engagement part 344 is engaged with the first main engagement part 340. A second engagement position is established when the sub-engagement part 344 engages with the second main engagement part 342.

[0075] More precisely, in the third embodiment, the first main engagement part 340 and the second main engagement part 342 are recesses configured in the second surface 322. In the first engagement position, the lower engagement part 344 is located within the first main engagement part 340. Thus, the lower engagement part 344 abuts the second main engagement part 340 to limit the longitudinal movement of the lower body 322 relative to the main body 320 in the first engagement position. In the second engagement position, the lower engagement part 344 is located within the second main engagement part 342. Thus, the lower engagement part 344 abuts the second main engagement part 342 to limit the longitudinal movement of the lower body 322 relative to the main body 320 in the second engagement position.

[0076] The lower body 322 contains at least one stud nut part 350 for attaching the pedal stud C2. In the third embodiment, the at least one stud nut part 350 contains a plurality of stud nut parts 350. In particular, in the third embodiment, the lower body 322 contains two stud nut parts 350, since the sole 312 is used with a stud with two screws. Alternatively, the number of stud nut parts 350 can be less or more than two, depending on the number of screws required to attach the stud to the sole 312. Each stud nut part 350 contains an internal thread 352 for receiving the fastening elements F. Thus, the lower body 322 and the pedal studs C2 can be detachably and reattached to the main body 320 by means of the fastening elements F.

[0077] In the Fig. From 50 to 57, the movement of the lower body 322 is now shown in order to bring the lower body 322 from the first intervention position to the second intervention position. In the Fig. From 50 to 54, the lower body 322 is arranged in the first intervention position, in which the lower intervention part 344 engages with the first main intervention part 340. In the Fig. 54 and Fig. 55 The lower body 322 is rotated in the third direction of rotation R3 about the third axis of rotation A3 into the release position, in which the lower engagement part 344 is released from the first main engagement part 340. In the Fig. 56 and Fig. 57 the lower body 322 is moved longitudinally relative to the main body 320 into the second engagement position, in which the lower engagement part 344 engages with the second stop 342.

[0078] In the Fig. Figures 58 to 63 now show a modified sole 412 according to a fourth embodiment. The sole 412 is a modification of the sole 312. The sole 412 is used together with the upper 314 to form a cycling shoe. The sole 412 is essentially identical to the sole 312 described above, except that the sole 412 has been modified to limit the rotational movement in the rolling direction.

[0079] According to the Fig. From paragraphs 58 to 61, the sole 412 essentially comprises a main body 420 and a lower body 422. The lower body 422 is arranged on the main body 420. As explained below, the lower body 422 is configured to move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 420 between at least one first engagement position and a second engagement position. In other words, the lower body 422 is movable relative to the main body 420 to change its position between the first engagement position and the second engagement position. Thus, the position of the pedal stud C2 relative to the main body 420 can be changed between at least two different positions with respect to the longitudinal direction L by changing the position of the lower body 422 relative to the main body 420.

[0080] The main body 420 has a toe end 424, a ball area 426, and a heel end 428. The ball area 426 is located between the toe end 424 and the heel end 428. The lower body 422 is located within the ball area 426. The main body 420 has a first surface 430 and a second surface 432, which faces in the opposite direction to the first surface 430. The first surface 430 is an upper surface, and the second surface 432 is a lower surface. The main body 420 is provided with a through-opening 420a to allow the attachment of the pedal stud C2 to the lower body 422 in the ball area 426. The inner sole layer is located on the first surface 430. Here, the sole 412 further comprises an outer sole 434, which is provided on the second surface 432 of the main body 420 and has a ground contact surface 436.The inner sole layer and the outsole 434 have the same configuration as in the first embodiment.

[0081] The main body 420 can be made of a rigid material that does not deform (for example, bend) and can be manufactured from the same materials as described above in relation to the first embodiment. The lower body 422 can be made of a rigid material that allows elastic deformation but is essentially rigid under normal use.

[0082] The engagement between the main body 420 and the lower body 422 will now be explained in more detail. The lower body 422 contains a base section 438, which is supported on a carrier 421 of the main body 420. The base section 438 slides on the carrier 421 of the main body 420 as the lower body 422 moves between the engaged and disengaged states. In this case, the lower body 422 is made of an elastic material, for example, a spring metal, so that the base section 438 can be elastically deformed when the fasteners are tightened to secure the lower body 422 to the support 421 of the main body 420, as shown in Fig. 62 can be seen. When the fasteners are released, the base section 438 returns to its original undeformed state, as shown in Fig. 63 can be seen. In this way, the lower body 422 is movably coupled to the main body 420 in order to switch between the intervention state ( Fig. 62) and the dissolved state ( Fig. 63) to move. The lower body 422 is configured such that it cannot move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 420 when the lower body 422 is in the engaged state. On the other hand, the lower body 422 is configured such that it allows movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 420 when the lower body 422 is in the disengaged state.

[0083] In principle, the main body 420 has at least one main engagement part 440, and the lower body 422 has a sub-engagement part 444, which engages with the at least one main engagement part 440 in an engagement state. In this way, the lower body 422 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 420 when the main engagement part 440 and the sub-engagement part 444 are in the disengaged state. In the third embodiment, the at least one main engagement part 440 has only a single main engagement part. The second main engagement part 442 is spaced apart in the longitudinal direction L from the first engagement part 440. A first engagement position is established when the sub-engagement part 444 engages with the first main engagement part 440. A second engagement position is established when the sub-engagement part 444 engages with the second main engagement part 442.

[0084] More precisely, in the fourth embodiment, the first main engagement part 440 and the second main engagement part 442 are recesses formed in the second surface 422. In the first engagement position, the lower engagement part 444 is located within the first main engagement part 440. Thus, the lower engagement part 444 abuts the second main engagement part 440 to limit the longitudinal movement of the lower body 422 relative to the main body 420 in the first engagement position. In the second engagement position, the lower engagement part 444 is located within the second main engagement part 442. Thus, the lower engagement part 444 abuts the second main engagement part 442 to limit the longitudinal movement of the lower body 422 relative to the main body 420 in the second engagement position.

[0085] The lower body 422 includes at least one stud nut part 450 for attaching the pedal stud C2. In the fourth embodiment, the at least one stud nut part 450 includes a plurality of stud nut parts 450. In particular, the lower body 422 in the fourth embodiment includes two stud nut parts 450, since the sole 412 is used with a stud with two screws. Alternatively, the number of stud nut parts 450 can be less than or more than two, depending on the number of screws required to attach the stud to the sole 412. Each of the stud nut parts 450 includes an internal thread 452 for receiving the fastening elements F. Thus, the lower body 422 and the pedal studs C2 can be detachably and reattached to the main body 420 using the fastening elements F.

[0086] With reference to the Fig. In sections 64 to 66, a modified sole 212' is now described. The sole 212' is a modification of the sole 212. The sole 212' is used together with the upper 214 to form a cycling shoe. The upper 214 is attached to the sole 212' in the same manner as described above with respect to the first embodiment. The sole 212' is configured to accommodate the pedal stud C1. The pedal stud C1 is attached to the sole 212' in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The sole 212' essentially comprises a main body 220' and the lower body 222 of the second embodiment. The main body 220' is essentially identical to the main body 220 described above, except that the main body 220' has been modified to lock the lower body 222 relative to the main body 220'.

[0087] The sole 212' further comprises a locking element 270, which is arranged on at least one of the main body 220' and the lower body 222 to limit the movement of the lower body 222 relative to the main body 220'. Here, the locking element 280 is arranged on the main body 220' and engages with the lower body 222 to lock the lower body 222 in the engagement position.

[0088] The main body 220' has a toe end 224', a ball area 226', and a heel end 228'. The lower body 222 is arranged in the ball area 226' in the same way as in the second embodiment. The main body 220' has a first surface 230' and a second surface 232', which faces in the opposite direction to the first surface 230'.

[0089] The locking element 270 includes a restrictive section 272 and a non-restrictive section 274. The locking element 270 is connected to the main body 220' between a locking position ( Fig. 65) and a non-locking position ( Fig. 66) slidably connected. In the locking position ( Fig. 65) The restricting section 272 is arranged next to the base section 238 of the lower body 222 to prevent the lower body 222 from moving from the engaged state to the released state. In particular, the restricting section 272 is located directly below the base section 238 of the lower body 222 to prevent the lower body 222 from moving towards the second surface 232'. In the non-locking position ( Fig. 66) In contrast, the restricting section 272 is offset laterally from the base section 238 of the lower body 222 to allow movement of the lower body 222 from the locked state to the unlocked state. Thus, the restricting section 274 is configured so that it does not impede movement of the lower body 222 from the engaged state to the unlocked state. Here, the locking element 270 includes an actuating section 276 with which a user can move the locking element 270 between the locked position ( Fig. 65) and the non-locking position ( Fig. 66) can move.

[0090] With reference to the Fig. In sections 67 to 70, a modified bicycle shoe 210" is now described. The bicycle shoe 210" comprises a sole 212" and the upper 214 of the second embodiment. The upper 214 is attached to the sole 212" in the same manner as described above with respect to the first embodiment. The sole 212" is configured to accommodate the pedal stud C1. The pedal stud C1 is attached to the sole 212" in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

[0091] The sole 212'' essentially comprises a main body 220'' and a subbody 222''. The main body 220'' and the subbody 222'' are identical to the main body 220 and the subbody 222 described above, except that the main body 220'' and the subbody 222'' have been modified to lock the subbody 222'' relative to the main body 220''. Therefore, the descriptions of the main body 220 and the subbody 222 apply to the main body 220'' and the subbody 222'' unless otherwise specified.

[0092] In particular, the main body 220'' has a first surface 230'' and a second surface 232'', which points in the opposite direction to the first surface 230''. The lower body 222'' includes a base section 238'' which rests on the first surface 230'' of the main body 220''. The lower body 222'' is adjustably attached to the main body 220'' in the same manner as in the second embodiment. In this modification of the second embodiment, the base 212'' also includes a locking element 280. The locking element 280 is arranged on at least one of the main body 220'' and the lower body 222'' to limit the movement of the lower body 222'' relative to the main body 220''. Here, the locking element 280 is a cord connected to a first end 281 (see Fig. 67) with the shoe stretcher 216A and with a second end 282 with the main body 220'' (see Fig. 69). As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 70, an intermediate section 283 of the locking element 280 (for example, the cord) is connected to the lower body 222''. Specifically, the locking element 280 is attached to the base section 238'' of the lower body 222''. For example, the base section 238'' of the lower body 222'' has a pair of holes 238a'' for attaching the intermediate section 283 of the locking element 280 to the lower body 222''. Here, the cord of the locking element 280 is threaded through various openings in the main body 220'' to define a path for the cord of the locking element 280 along the main body 220''. The shoe stretcher 216A can be rotated to change the effective length of the locking element 280.In other words, when the shoe stretcher 216A is rotated in the loosening direction, the effective length of the locking element 280 increases, allowing the lower body 222'' to move relative to the main body 220'' in the same way as in the second embodiment. Conversely, when the shoe stretcher 216A is rotated in the tightening direction, the effective length of the locking element 280 decreases, thus preventing the lower body 222'' from moving relative to the main body 220''. The locking element 280 effectively locks the lower body 222'' to the main body 220''. Alternatively, instead of using the shoe stretcher 216A, the bicycle shoe 210'' can be equipped with a special cord tensioner or similar device to hold the locking element 280 and limit the movement of the lower body 222'' relative to the main body 220''.

[0093] As in the second embodiment, the main body 220'' comprises a first main engagement part 240'' and a second main engagement part 242''. The first main engagement part 240'' comprises a pair of first stops 240a'' and 240b'' formed in the first surface 230'' of the main body 220''. Likewise, the second main engagement part 242'' comprises a pair of second stops 242a'' and 242b'' formed in the first surface 230'' of the main body 220''. The lower body 222'' comprises a lower engagement part 244'' with a first complementary stop 244a'' and a second complementary stop 244b''. In the first engagement position, the first complementary stop 244a'' engages with the first stop 240a'', and the second complementary stop 244b'' engages with the first stop 240b''.In the second engagement position, the first complementary stop 244a'' engages with the second stop 242a'', and the second complementary stop 244b'' engages with the second stop 242b''.

[0094] The lower body 222 contains three stud nut parts 250''. Each of the stud nut parts 250'' has an internal thread 252'' for receiving the fasteners. In this way, the lower body 222'' and the pedal studs can be detachably and reattached to the main body 220'' by means of the fasteners.

[0095] Based on Fig.Section 71 now describes a modified sole 312'. The modified sole 312' can be joined to the upper 314 to form a cycling shoe. The modified sole 312' is essentially identical to the sole 312 described above, except that the sole 312' has been modified to have a third engagement point. Given the similarities between the sole 312' and the sole 312, identical parts are given the same numbers, and certain descriptions are omitted for brevity.

[0096] The sole 312' essentially comprises a main body 320' and the lower body 322 of the third embodiment. The lower body 322 is arranged on the main body 320' in the same manner as in the third embodiment, except that the sole 312' has been modified to provide a third engagement position for the lower body 322. As explained below, the lower body 322 is configured to move in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 320' between a first engagement position, a second engagement position, and a third engagement position. Thus, the position of the pedal stud relative to the main body 320' can be changed between three different positions with respect to the longitudinal direction L by changing the position of the lower body 322 relative to the main body 320'.

[0097] The main body 320' has an opening 320a'. The main body 320' has a first surface 330' and a second surface 332', which faces in the opposite direction to the first surface 330'. The first surface 330' is an upper surface and the second surface 332' is a lower surface. The main body 320' is provided with a through opening 320a' to allow the attachment of a pedal stud to the lower body 322 in the ball of the foot area. The main body 320' is provided with a support 321' for supporting the lower body 322 in the same manner as in the third embodiment. In particular, the base section 338 rests on the support 321' of the main body 320'.

[0098] The engagement between the main body 320' and the lower body 322 will now be explained in more detail. The base section 338 slides on the support 321' of the main body 320' as the lower body 322 moves between the engaged and disengaged states. The support 321' is configured such that the lower body 322 can rotate on the support 321' of the main body 320' during the transition from one of the three engagement positions to another.

[0099] Basically, the main body 320' has a main engagement part 340', 342', 343' for engagement with the sub-engagement part 344 in an engaged state. In this way, the sub-body 322 is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction L relative to the main body 320' when the main engagement part 340', 342', 343' and the sub-engagement part 344 are in a disengaged state. Here, the main body 320' has a first main engagement part 340' and a second main engagement part 342', which is spaced apart in the longitudinal direction L from the first engagement part 340'. A first engagement position is established when the sub-engagement part 344 is engaged with the first main engagement part 340'. A second engagement position is established when the sub-engagement part 344 engages with the second main engagement part 342'.The main body 320' further comprises a third main engagement part 343', which differs from both the first main engagement part 340' and the second main engagement part 342'. A third engagement position is established in a case where the sub-engagement part 344 engages with the third main engagement part 343'.

[0100] For the purposes of understanding the scope of the present invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are to be understood as open terms that specify the presence of the indicated features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unspecified features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps. The foregoing also applies to words with similar meanings, such as "containing," "having," and their derivatives. Similarly, the terms "part," "section," "area," "component," or "element," when used in the singular, can have the dual meaning of a single part or a plurality of parts, unless otherwise specified.

[0101] The directional terms used here, such as "forward," "backward," "front," "back," "up," "down," "upwards," "downwards," "above," "below," "upper," "lower," "lateral," "vertical," "horizontal," "perpendicular," and "transverse," as well as all other similar directional terms, refer to the directions of a cycling shoe in an upright position on level ground. Accordingly, these directional terms, used to describe the shoe sole, are to be interpreted in relation to a cycling shoe in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface and fitted with the sole. The terms "left" and "right" are used to denote "right" when referring to the right side from the perspective of a person wearing the cycling shoe, and "left" when referring to the left side from the perspective of a person wearing the cycling shoe.

[0102] The phrase “at least one of,” as used in this disclosure, means “one or more” of a desired selection. For example, the phrase “at least one of,” as used in this disclosure, means “only a single selection” or “both of two options” when the number of options is two. Another example: The phrase “at least one of,” as used in this disclosure, means “only a single option” or “any combination of at least two options” when the number of options is at least three. Similarly, the term “and / or,” as used in this disclosure, means “either one or both.” For example, the phrase “at least one of A and B” includes (1) A alone, (2) B alone, and (3) both A and B.The phrase “at least one of A, B and C” includes (1) A alone, (2) B alone, (3) C alone, (4) both A and B, (5) both B and C, (6) both A and C, and (7) all A, B and C. In other words, the phrase “at least one of A and B” in this revelation does not mean “at least one of A and at least one of B”.

[0103] It goes without saying that while the terms "first" and "second" can be used here to describe different components, these components should not be restricted by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component described above could be referred to as a second component and vice versa, without this deviating from the teaching of the present invention.

[0104] The term "attached" or "attached," as used here, includes configurations where one element is directly attached to another by directly attaching the element to the other; configurations where the element is indirectly attached to the other by attaching the element to the intermediate element(s), which are in turn attached to the other element; and configurations where one element is integrated with another, that is, one element is essentially part of the other. This definition also applies to words of similar meaning, for example, "joined," "connected," "coupled," "mounted," "glued," "fastened," and their derivatives. Finally, terms such as "essentially," "about," and "approximately," as used here, signify a variation of the modified term such that the end result is not substantially altered.

[0105] Although only selected embodiments have been chosen to illustrate the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that various changes and modifications can be made without deviating from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. For example, unless expressly stated otherwise, the size, shape, position, or orientation of the various components can be changed as needed and / or desired, provided that the changes do not substantially impair their intended function. Unless expressly stated otherwise, components that are directly connected to or in contact with each other can have intermediate structures, provided that the changes do not substantially impair their intended function. The functions of one element can be performed by two elements and vice versa, unless expressly stated otherwise.The structures and functions of one embodiment can be incorporated into another embodiment. It is not necessary for all advantages to be present simultaneously in a particular embodiment. Any feature that differs from the prior art, alone or in combination with other features, should also be considered a separate description of further inventions of the applicant, including the structural and / or functional concepts embodied by such feature(s). The foregoing descriptions of embodiments according to the present invention therefore serve only to illustrate, and not to limit, the invention as defined in the appended claims and their correspondences. REFERENCE MARK 10, 210, 210'', 310 cycling shoe 12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412 sole 14, 214, 314 Top 14a, 214a, 314a First lateral side 14b, 214b, 314b Second lateral side 14c, 214c, 314c Tongue 14d, 214d, 314d foot receiving opening 16, 216, 316 fastening structure 16A, 216A, 316A Shoehorn 16B, 216B, 316B Shoe strap / Shoelace 16C, 216C, 316C belts 18 Inner sole layer 20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420 Main body 20a, 220a, 320a, 320a', 420a Through opening 22 Lower body / stud fastening device 222, 222'', 322, 422 Lower body 24, 224, 224', 324, 424 toe end 26, 226, 226', 326, 426 Bale area 28, 228, 228', 328, 428 Heel end 30, 230, 230', 230'', 330, 330', 430 First surface 32, 232, 232', 232'', 332, 332', 432 Second surface 34, 234, 334, 434 Outsole 34a Opening 36, 236, 336, 436 Ground contact area 38 Base section / Body 238, 238'', 338, 438 Base section 40 (First) Main Intervention Part / Second Intervention Part 240, 240'', 340, 340', 440 (First) Main Intervention Part 40a, 40b First exemption 42 (Second) Main Intervention Part / Second Intervention Part 242, 242'', 342, 342', 442 (Second) Main Intervention Part 42a, 42b Second exemption 44 Lower intervention part / First intervention part 244, 244'', 344, 444 Lower engagement part 44a First lead 44b Second lead 48a First connecting space / First recess 48b Second connecting space / Second recess 50, 250, 250'', 350, 450 stud nut part 52, 252, 252'', 352, 452 internal thread 54 Opening 56 Body element 58 stud nut element 60 First Carriers 62 Second carriers 238a'' hole 240a, 240b, 240a'', 240b'' First attack 242a, 242b, 242a'', 242b'' Second attack 243 Third attack 244a, 244a'' First complementary attack 244b, 244b'' Second complementary attack 245 Third complementary attack 270, 280 locking element 272 Restrictive section 274 Non-restrictive section 276 Actuating section 281 First End 282 Second End 283 Intermediate section 321, 321', 421 carriers 321a Beveled surface 343' (Third) Main Intervention Section 421 carriers A1 (First) Axis of Rotation A2 (Second) axis of rotation A3 (Third) axis of rotation C1, C2 pedal studs F Fastener G seal L Longitudinal direction R1, R2, R3 Direction of rotation W Latitude direction

Claims

[1] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) for a cycling shoe (10, 210, 210'', 310), comprising: a main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420) extending in a longitudinal direction (L) between a toe end (24, 224, 224', 324, 424) and a heel end (28, 228, 228', 328, 428); and a lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) which is arranged on the main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420), wherein the main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420) has at least one main engagement part (40, 42, 240, 240'', 242, 242'', 340, 340', 342, 342', 440, 442), the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) has a sub-intervention part (44, 244, 244'', 344, 444), that is in engagement with at least one main engagement part (40, 42, 240, 240'', 242, 242'', 340, 340', 342, 342', 440, 442) in an engagement state, and the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction (L) relative to the main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420) in a case where the at least one main engagement part (40, 42, 240, 240'', 242, 242'', 340, 340', 342, 342', 440, 442) and the lower engagement part (44, 244, 244'', 344, 444) are in a released state. [2] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to claim 1, wherein which has at least one main engagement part (40, 42, 240, 240'', 242, 242'', 340, 340', 342, 342', 440, 442) a first main engagement part (40, 240, 240'', 340, 340', 440) and a second main engagement part (42, 242, 242'', 342, 342', 442), the second main engagement part (42, 242, 242'', 342, 342', 442) is spaced apart from the first main engagement part (40, 240, 240'', 340, 340', 440) in the longitudinal direction (L), a first engagement position is established in a case in which the sub-engagement part (44, 244, 244'', 344, 444) is engaged with the first main engagement part (40, 240, 240'', 340, 340', 440), and a second engagement position is established in a case where the sub-engagement part (44, 244, 244'', 344, 444) is engaged with the second main engagement part (42, 242, 242'', 342, 342', 442). [3] Sole (312') according to claim 2, wherein the main body (320') has a third main intervention part (343') which differs from both the first main intervention part (340') and the second main intervention part (342'), and a third engagement position is established in a case in which the sub-engagement part (344) engages with the third main engagement part (343'). [4] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) is rotatably coupled to the main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420) to move in a direction of rotation (R1, R2, R3) about an axis of rotation (A1, A2, A3) between a first rotated position in the engaged state and a second rotated position in the released state. [5] Sole (12, 212, 312) according to claim 4, wherein the lower body (22, 222, 322) is configured to allow movement in the longitudinal direction (L) relative to the main body (20, 220, 320) when the lower body (22, 222, 322) is in the second rotated position. [6] Sole (12) according to claim 4, wherein the axis of rotation (A1) is arranged transversely to both the longitudinal direction (L) and to a lateral direction (W) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (L). [7] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'') according to claim 4, wherein the axis of rotation (A2) is arranged parallel to a lateral direction (W) which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (L). [8] Sole (12, 312, 312', 412) according to claim 4, wherein the axis of rotation (A3) is arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction (L). [9] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to claim 4, wherein the direction of rotation (R1, R2, R3) is one of a yaw direction, a pitch direction or a roll direction. [10] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) has at least one stud nut part (50, 250, 250'', 350, 450) for attaching a pedal stud (C1, C2). [11] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to claim 10, wherein the at least one stud nut part (50, 250, 250'', 350, 450) comprises a plurality of stud nut parts (50, 250, 250'', 350, 450). [12] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to claim 11, further comprising a locking element (270, 280) arranged on at least one of the main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420) and the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) to limit movement of the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) relative to the main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420). [13] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420) contains a resin material. [14] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the main body (20, 220, 220', 220'', 320, 320', 420) contains a fiber-reinforced material. [15] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) contains a metal material. [16] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) contains a resin material. [17] Sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the lower body (22, 222, 222'', 322, 422) contains a fiber-reinforced material. [18] Bicycle shoe (10, 210, 210'', 310), comprising: a top (14, 214, 314); and the sole (12, 212, 212', 212'', 312, 312', 412) according to any one of claims 1 to 17. [19] Cleat fastening device (22) configured to be arranged on a sole (12) of a bicycle shoe (10), the cleat fastening device (22) comprising: a body (38) with a first engagement part (44) configured to engage with a second engagement part (40, 42) of the sole (12) in an engagement state, and wherein the body (38) is configured to allow movement in a longitudinal direction (L) relative to the sole (12) in a case in which the first engagement part (44) and the second engagement part (40, 42) are in a released state.

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