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Article of footwear and lacing system therefor

a technology of lacing system and footwear, applied in the field of footwear, can solve problems such as winding system, and achieve the effect of quick and ergonomic tightening

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-05
SALOMON SA
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[0011] One of the objects in particular is to provide a foot tightening system that is easy and quick to use.
[0012] Another object is to provide a construction for the footwear that is simple and the lightest possible.
[0013] A further object is to provide an ergonomic and comfortable tightening system.
[0015] As a result, the tightening is carried out by displacing the tightening plate downwardly toward the sole, in a substantially vertical direction, this displacement having the effect of pressing the foot inside the article of footwear against the sole and, therefore, of ensuring that the foot has an excellent contact with the sole.
[0016] Furthermore, the blocking system associated with each strand makes it possible to adjust and to lock the desired tightening value precisely and quickly which, therefore, enables a quick and ergonomic tightening.

Problems solved by technology

The drawbacks of the winding systems are caused by the required numerous rotations of the winding device to perform the tightening.

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[0025] The shoe 1 shown in FIG.1 has an outer upper 10, an outer sole or walking sole 20, and a tightening system having a tightening plate 30, a lacing system with a lace 40 cooperating with the tightening plate and a lace blocker 50, as well as a storage pocket 60. Although the lace is shown to have a circular cross-section, other shapes are encompassed by the invention, such as an oval cross-section and a square or rectangular cross-section.

[0026] The tightening plate 30 has a substantially saddle-shaped left surface, that is, a plate in the form of a portion of a cylinder demarcated by four concave edges, namely, a medial edge 41, a lateral edge 42, a front edge 43, and a rear edge 44.

[0027] The medial and lateral edges 41, 42 are arranged on the medial and lateral sides, respectively, of the shoe 1, and the front and rear edges 43, 44 are arranged toward the front, or toe, and toward the rear, or heel, respectively, of the shoe.

[0028] A medial channel 45 and a lateral channe...

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Abstract

An article of footwear having an upper, a sole, and a tightening system, the tightening system having a tightening plate arranged in the area of the instep zone of the article of footwear, the tightening plate having on each medial and lateral side, respectively, at least one channel for the passage of a tightening cord / lace, the sole and / or the upper having on each medial and lateral side, respectively, at least one guide arranged in the vicinity of the sole and adapted to the passage of the tightening cord / lace, the tightening cord / lace having at least one strand running along an alternating path between each guide and channel of the upper / sole and tightening plate, respectively, a blocking mechanism being associated with each strand of the cord / lace, the tightening plate being displaceable at least vertically in relation to the sole by traction on the cord / lace.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is based upon French Patent Application No. 04.07333, filed Jul. 2, 2004, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety and the priority of which is hereby claimed under 35 U.S.C. 119. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to an article of footwear, such as a shoe or a boot, and a lacing system for an article of footwear. [0004] The invention relates to any type of footwear, including but not limited to footwear adapted for use in sports, such as walking shoes, running shoes, etc., or footwear adapted to particular sporting activities, such as snowboard boots, ski boots, skating boots, etc. [0005] 2. Description of Background and Relevant Information [0006] Currently, there are shoes provided with very thin laces which, when associated with keepers or lace guides having a specific shape, allow for an extremely quick and prec...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B3/12A43B5/00A43C1/04A43C5/00
CPCA43B3/12A43B5/00A43C11/16A43C5/00A43C1/04
Inventor BREWER, REGLAN
Owner SALOMON SA
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