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Golf shoe with an outsole having a skeletal frame

a technology of outsole and golf shoe, which is applied in the field of golf shoes, can solve the problems of increased physical effort to bend, blisters and other foot problems, clunky gait, etc., and achieve the effect of sacrificing flexibility or protection, sufficient rigidity as well as flexibility

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-03-29
ACUSHNET CO
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The patent text is describing a need for an improved outsole for golf shoes that provides more rigidity without sacrificing flexibility or protection. The outsole should allow the golfer to walk comfortably and have sufficient support while also holding and supporting the medial and lateral sides of their foot when making a shot. The shoe should also provide efficient energy transfer when swinging. The outsole is preferably lighter and / or more durable than prior art outsoles.

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A rigid shoe will require increased physical effort to bend in order to walk, and can lead to a clunky gait and / or cause blisters and other foot problems.

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[0021]The subject technology improves upon the prior art of golf shoes. The advantages, and other features of the technology disclosed herein, will become more readily apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art from the following detailed description of certain preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the drawings which set forth representative embodiments of the present technology and wherein like reference numerals identify similar structural elements. All views shown in FIGS. 1-7 are for a left shoe, the components for a right shoe being mirror images thereof. As used herein, “medial edge” refers to the inside peripheral edge of the shoe, generally closest to the other shoe of the user, while “lateral edge” refers to the outside peripheral area of the shoe, generally furthest from the other shoe of the user. The embodiments shown relate to a men's size 9.5 shoe. One skilled in the art would understand that adjustments may be made to the components shown to produce ...

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Abstract

A golf shoe including an upper for protecting a foot, a midsole coupled to the upper for providing cushioning under a wearer's foot, and an outsole coupled to the midsole for providing structural support. The outsole has a skeletal frame defining a plurality of apertures and a fabric covering the apertures.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to golf shoes and, more particularly, to golf shoes having improved outsoles.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Historically, people first wore shoes to protect their feet. Over the centuries, footwear evolved into many different types that were specific to particular activities. Thus, the protection offered by a cold-weather work boot is highly different from that offered by a running shoe. In addition to protecting the feet, athletic footwear has further developed to offer specific functions dependent on the particular sport. Soccer shoes, for instance, have spikes for traction, whereas cycling shoes have very stiff soles with mounting plates for cleats to engage the pedal.[0003]The game of golf includes long stretches of walking and short moments of swinging a golf club to hit a golf ball. Golf shoes need to provide sufficient stability and support for the golfer. Thus, many golf shoes include a relatively rigid m...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B5/00A43B13/04A43B13/12A43B13/14A43C15/16A43B13/18
CPCA43B5/001A43B13/04A43B13/122A43B13/186A43C15/161A43B13/184A43B13/141A43B3/0052A43B13/026A43B13/26
Inventor BACON, JONATHAN G.BENTO, ROBERT S.FEENEY, JAMES M.ROBINSON, JR., DOUGLAS K.
Owner ACUSHNET CO
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