Vamp and shoe

Abstract

The vamp comprises a main body part and further comprises a front flexible supporting part arranged at the head of the main body part and a rear flexible supporting part arranged at the tail of the main body part, the main body part is made of single-layer fabric, and the hardness of the front flexible supporting part and the hardness of the rear flexible supporting part are larger than that of the main body part. The utility model further discloses a shoe with the vamp, the front flexible supporting part forms the head part of the shoe, and the rear flexible supporting part forms the heel part of the shoe. The weight of the shoe is reduced, meanwhile, the shoe has better strength, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of shoes, and in particular to a shoe upper and a shoe. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society, shoes are becoming more and more diverse in structure, function and appearance. In different environments or for different groups of people, there are corresponding types of shoes for users to choose.

[0003] There are many kinds of running shoes on the market now. The quality of the shoes directly affects the performance of marathon enthusiasts, among which the weight of the shoes is an important indicator affecting the performance of athletes. In order to meet the needs of athletes, many running shoes are now designed to be lighter and lighter. However, the reduction in shoe weight will affect the strength of the shoes, causing the shoes to be easily damaged, and will also affect the comfort of the users. Therefore, how to reduce the weight of the shoes while ensuring the strength of the shoes and the safety and comfort of the users during wearing is an issue that needs to be focused on. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art to a certain extent. To this end, the present application provides a shoe upper and a shoe, which can effectively reduce the weight of the shoe and improve the user experience.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the first aspect of the present application discloses a shoe upper, including a main body, a front flexible support part arranged at the head of the main body, and a rear flexible support part arranged at the tail of the main body, wherein the main body is a single-layer fabric, and the hardness of the front flexible support part and the rear flexible support part is greater than the hardness of the main body.

[0006] In this technical solution, the main body of the upper is set to a single-layer fabric, which can greatly reduce the weight of the upper, thereby reducing the weight of the shoe, compared with the traditional double-layer fabric upper. By setting a front flexible support part and a rear flexible support part, compared with the traditional hard support part, the weight of the upper can be further reduced while ensuring the strength of the upper. Moreover, the structure of the single-layer fabric makes the overall upper softer, and cooperates with the front flexible support part and the rear flexible support part to bring a better use experience to the user.

[0007] Furthermore, the front flexible support part and the rear flexible support part are fixed to the inner side of the main body, and the inner side of the main body is used to form the inner surface of the shoe cavity. In this way, there is no protruding structure on the outer side of the upper, and the outer side wall is smoother, which can reduce wind resistance during exercise.

[0008] Furthermore, the front flexible support portion includes a first layer of fabric and a second layer of fabric, and the rear flexible support portion includes a first layer of fabric and a second layer of fabric. The strength of the head and heel of the upper is increased, thereby improving the overall strength of the shoe.

[0009] Furthermore, the first layer of fabric is bonded to the inner surface of the main body, the second layer of fabric is bonded and / or sewed to the inner surface of the first layer of fabric, and the inner surface of the second layer of fabric is short-brushed.

[0010] Furthermore, the thickness of the main body is not greater than 0.5 mm.

[0011] The second aspect of the present application provides a shoe, comprising a sole and an upper, wherein the upper is the upper described in the first aspect, the front flexible support portion forms the head of the shoe, and the rear flexible support portion forms the heel of the shoe.

[0012] Furthermore, the sole includes an outer sole, a midsole, a carbon plate and an inner sole from bottom to top, and the inner sole is configured as an elastic pad.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer sole, midsole, carbon plate and insole are fixed together by bonding to form the sole, a groove is provided at the upper end of the midsole, and the carbon plate and insole are installed in the groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the cavity of the shoe is provided with elastic blocks placed on two opposite inner side walls of the shoe upper, and the two elastic blocks are symmetrically distributed.

[0015] Furthermore, a side wall protruding from the insole is formed at the upper end of the midsole, the distance between the upper end of the side wall of the midsole heel and the upper surface of the insole is not less than 20 mm, and the upper is bonded and fixed to the inner side of the side wall.

[0016] The shoes disclosed in the second aspect of the present application, in addition to the advantages of the upper of the first aspect mentioned above, also simplify the structure of the sole. When the shoes are worn, the elastic pad structure of the insole can replace the insole of traditional shoes, further reducing the weight of the shoes during use. In addition, the elasticity of the shoes can be improved by designing the multi-layer structure of the sole. During running, the sole can provide a certain elasticity for the user, making the user more labor-saving. In addition, by setting the side walls of the sole, the reliability of the connection between the single-layer fabric shoes and the sole can be improved, thereby improving the overall strength of the shoes.

[0017] These features and advantages of the present application will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and drawings. The best embodiments or means of the present application will be described in detail in conjunction with the drawings, but they are not intended to limit the technical solutions of the present application. In addition, there are multiple features, elements, and components that appear in each of the following texts and drawings, and different symbols or numbers are marked for convenience, but they all represent components with the same or similar structures or functions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present application is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a view of the outer waist direction of a shoe according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a view of the inner waist direction of a shoe according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-section along the A axis.

[0022] in,

[0023] 10. Upper; 11. Main body; 12. Front flexible support portion; 13. Rear flexible support portion;

[0024] 20. sole; 21. outsole; 22. midsole; 23. carbon plate; 24. insole; 25. slot;

[0025] 30. Elastic block; 40. Tongue; 50. Laces. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments based on the embodiments are intended to be used to explain the present application and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0027] References to "one embodiment" or "an example" or "an example" in this specification mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment itself may be included in at least one embodiment disclosed in the present application. The appearance of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0028] See attached Figure 1 , 2One embodiment of the utility model discloses a shoe upper 10, which includes a main body 11, a front flexible support part 12 arranged at the head of the main body 11, and a rear flexible support part 13 arranged at the tail of the main body 11. The main body 11 is a single-layer fabric, and the hardness of the front flexible support part 12 and the rear flexible support part 13 is greater than the hardness of the main body 11. The main body 11 of the shoe upper 10 is set as a single-layer fabric, which can greatly reduce the weight of the shoe upper 10 and thus reduce the weight of the shoe compared with the traditional double-layer fabric shoe upper 10. The single-layer fabric of the shoe can be made of mesh fabric, which has the advantages of light weight and breathability, and is particularly suitable for use in the field of sports shoes and running shoes. It can not only effectively reduce the weight of the shoe, but also ensure good air permeability, and the user experience is more comfortable. In addition, the mesh cloth also has a certain morphological stability. After being produced into shoes, it can provide air permeability while maintaining the basic shape of the shoe upper 10, and is not easy to deform, so that the shoe has a better appearance. In addition, mesh fabrics are easily combined with various colors and patterns, providing more design possibilities for shoes. Of course, it is conceivable that the material of the upper 10 is not limited to mesh fabrics, but can also be set to fabric fabrics or other fabrics.

[0029] In addition, the utility model provides a front flexible support portion 12 and a rear flexible support portion 13, which can further reduce the weight of the upper 10 while ensuring the strength of the upper 10, compared with the traditional hard support portion. The flexibility in the front flexible support portion 12 and the rear flexible support portion 13 means that their hardness is much softer than the support of the heel of the traditional hard upper 10, but the hardness is greater than the hardness of the fabric of the main body 11, so that the main body 11 of the upper 10 can be well supported at the head and tail of the upper 10, making the upper 10 more stylish as a whole and improving the strength of the entire upper 10.

[0030] The front flexible support part 12 and the rear flexible support part 13 of the utility model are fixed to the inner side of the main body 11, and the inner side of the main body 11 is used to form the inner surface of the shoe cavity. In this way, there is no protruding structure on the outer side of the upper 10, and the outer side wall is smoother, which can reduce wind resistance during exercise. Moreover, after the shoe is made, the front flexible support part 12 and the rear flexible support part 13 are located in the cavity and directly contact the user's foot, which can better support the user's foot and improve strength.

[0031] Furthermore, the front flexible support portion 12 includes a first layer of fabric and a second layer of fabric, and the rear flexible support portion 13 includes a first layer of fabric and a second layer of fabric. It can be seen that in this embodiment, the front flexible support portion 12 and the rear flexible support portion 13 are both double-layered, and cooperate with the main body 11, which is equivalent to that after the shoe is formed, the head of the upper 10 and the heel of the upper 10 are both multi-layer fabric structures, which can greatly increase the strength of the head and heel of the upper 10, thereby improving the overall strength of the shoe.

[0032] Of course, in actual production, the first layer of fabric of the present application is bonded to the inner surface of the main body 11, and the second layer of fabric is bonded and / or sutured to the inner surface of the first layer of fabric. When connecting the parts, bonding is preferred, which can reduce the amount of sutures used and reduce weight in details. Of course, in order to ensure the strength and reliability of the connection, suture connection or bonding and suture connection can be used in some local areas according to actual conditions. After the upper 10 in this embodiment is made into a shoe, the inner surface of the second layer of fabric and the inner surface of the main body 11 are in direct contact with the user's foot. In order to improve the user's comfort, the inner surface of the second layer of fabric is subjected to a short napping treatment. The short napping treatment is a process of forming a layer of short fluff on the upper 10 material by mechanical or chemical means. The upper 10 after napping is more attractive and softer, and the friction of the new material is reduced, which can provide additional comfort for the user.

[0033] Of course, in order to further reduce the overall weight of the upper 10, in actual design, the thickness of the main body 11 is not more than 0.5 mm. Under the premise of taking strength into consideration, the thickness of the main body 11 of the upper 10 is generally preferably 0.4 mm. Specifically, the main body 11 of the upper 10 can adopt 0.4 mm thick FXKNIT TFS-17 mesh. This mesh material is a high-performance polyester mesh with the characteristics of low elongation, high elastic recovery rate and excellent wear resistance, and has good air permeability, which can meet the strength and air permeability of the upper 10 and is very light.

[0034] The second aspect of the present application provides a shoe, comprising a sole 20 and an upper 10. The upper 10 is the upper 10 of the first aspect, the front flexible support portion 12 forms the head of the shoe, and the rear flexible support portion 13 forms the heel of the shoe. Since the heel of the shoe is the main support portion during use, its strength directly affects the quality of the shoe. Figure 1 , 2The front flexible support portion 12 and the rear flexible support portion 13 support the head and tail of the upper 10, which not only improves the strength of the shoe, but also helps to maintain the shape of the main body 11 of the single-layer fabric, avoiding the risk of deformation due to its thin structure design. The flexible structure design allows the upper 10 to better wrap the user's feet when the user wears the shoe, providing better comfort.

[0035] See attached Figure 3 The sole 20 of the shoe of the present invention comprises an outer sole 21, a midsole 22, a carbon plate 23 and an inner sole 24 from bottom to top, and the inner sole 24 is configured as an elastic pad. The outsole 21, the midsole 22, the carbon plate 23 and the insole 24 are fixed together by bonding to form the sole. A groove is opened at the upper end of the midsole 22, and the carbon plate 23 and the insole 24 are installed in the groove. The outsole 21 is the part of the shoe that directly contacts the ground. Natural rubber or synthetic rubber is usually used. It has the characteristics of wear resistance, water resistance, oil resistance, heat resistance, pressure resistance and impact resistance, so that the shoe has good elasticity and anti-slip properties; the midsole 22 is located between the outsole 21 and the shoe body, and is a key part for providing cushioning and stability; the insole 24 of this embodiment is set as an elastic pad structure, which can replace the insole structure of traditional shoes when used, so that the shoes do not need to be equipped with additional insoles when used, which can further reduce the overall weight of the shoes, and is easy to use, reducing the operation of placing insoles, and the insole 24 and the sole are fixed as an integrated structure to avoid the problem that the traditional active insole structure shakes during use, affecting the user experience. In addition, this embodiment adds a carbon plate 23 structure in the sole, and the carbon plate 23 and the insole 24 are both installed in the groove of the midsole 22, and the insole 24 hides the carbon plate 23 inside the midsole 22. The setting of the carbon plate 23 can not only reduce the weight of the shoe, but also enhance the rigidity of the shoe body and provide stable support, thereby providing the user with additional propulsion and stability, which helps to improve running efficiency.

[0036] In order to further improve the user experience, the cavity of the shoe of the utility model is provided with elastic blocks 30 placed on the two opposite inner walls of the upper 10, and the two elastic blocks 30 are symmetrically distributed. When the shoe is worn, the two elastic blocks 30 fit on both sides of the user's heel, thereby providing a more stable support effect, reducing the friction between the foot and the upper 10, and having a certain sweat absorption effect, making the user experience more comfortable.

[0037] To further improve the strength of the shoe, see the attached Figure 3The upper end of the midsole 22 of the utility model is formed with a side wall protruding from the insole 24. The distance H between the upper end of the side wall at the heel of the midsole 22 and the upper surface of the insole 24 is not less than 20 mm. The upper 10 is bonded and fixed to the inner side of the side wall. By setting the distance H, the width of the connection part between the upper 10 and the shoe during production can be guaranteed, and the strength of the shoe can be improved. In addition, the material of the sole has a higher hardness than that of the upper 10, and the cooperation with the soft upper 10 helps to maintain the shape of the upper 10, making the shoe more textured as a whole.

[0038] Of course, the shoe also includes a tongue 40, a shoelace 50, etc. The tongue 40 may be provided with a fixing portion for fixing the shoelace 50. When in use, the shoelace 50 passes through the fixing portion on the tongue 40, which helps to keep the tongue 40 centered. In addition, a plurality of wavy protrusions may be provided on the edge of the shoelace 50, which helps to increase the friction between the shoelace 50 and the shoelace 50 holes, thereby preventing the shoelace 50 from loosening during running, and further improving the user experience.

[0039] In addition, it should be noted that in order to further reduce the overall weight of the shoe, when designing the sole, the midsole 22 can be made of supercritical foaming board JL-06 material or filling JL-06 material, which is not only light, soft and highly elastic, but also green, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, tasteless and recyclable. The carbon plate 23 can be made of T700 grade carbon fiber. The outsole 21 can be made of GCU (Ground Control Unit), which means all-weather anti-slip and wear-resistant technology, which has excellent grip and wear resistance.

[0040] See attached Figure 3 In addition, when the sole is produced, a plurality of slots 25 are provided at the bottom of the midsole 22, which can reduce the material consumption, further reduce the weight of the shoe, and reduce the cost, and can also improve the grip effect.

[0041] It can be seen that the shoes disclosed in the second aspect of the present application, in addition to the advantages of the upper 10 of the first aspect mentioned above, also simplify the structure of the sole. When the shoes are worn, the elastic pad structure of the insole 24 can replace the insole of traditional shoes, further reducing the weight of the shoes during use, and the design of the multi-layer structure of the sole can improve the elasticity of the shoes. During running, the sole can provide a certain elasticity for the user, making the user more labor-saving, and the setting of the side wall of the sole can improve the reliability of the connection between the single-layer fabric shoes and the sole, thereby improving the overall strength of the shoes.

[0042] The sole of the utility model comprises a multi-layer structure bonded into an integrated structure, and the connection between the upper and the sole reduces the stitching connection, so that the upper and the sole form an integrated structure. The upper is light and has a seamless design, so that the shoe has the characteristics of being lightweight and the strength of the shoe is guaranteed, which can effectively improve the running efficiency and performance of the user, and is particularly suitable for the use needs of professional competitive runners or marathon athletes.

[0043] The above are only specific embodiments of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application includes but is not limited to the contents described in the drawings and the above specific embodiments. Any modification that does not deviate from the functional and structural principles of the present application will be included in the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A shoe upper, comprising a main body (11), characterized in that: It also comprises a front flexible support portion (12) arranged at the head of the main body (11) and a rear flexible support portion (13) arranged at the tail of the main body (11); the main body (11) is a single-layer fabric; the hardness of the front flexible support portion (12) and the rear flexible support portion (13) is greater than the hardness of the main body (11).

2. The shoe upper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front flexible support part (12) and the rear flexible support part (13) are fixed on the inner side surface of the main body part (11), and the inner side surface of the main body part (11) is used to form the inner surface of the shoe cavity.

3. The shoe upper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front flexible support portion (12) comprises a first layer of fabric and a second layer of fabric, and the rear flexible support portion (13) comprises a first layer of fabric and a second layer of fabric.

4. The shoe upper according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first layer of fabric is bonded to the inner surface of the main body (11), the second layer of fabric is bonded and / or sewed to the inner surface of the first layer of fabric, and the inner surface of the second layer of fabric is short-brushed.

5. The shoe upper according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The thickness of the main body (11) is no more than 0.5 mm.

6. A shoe, comprising a sole and an upper (10), characterized in that: The shoe upper (10) adopts the shoe upper (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the front flexible support portion (12) forms the head of the shoe, and the rear flexible support portion (13) forms the heel of the shoe.

7. The shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that The sole comprises, from bottom to top, an outer sole (21), a midsole (22), a carbon plate (23) and an inner sole (24), wherein the inner sole (24) is configured as an elastic pad.

8. The shoe according to claim 7, characterized in that The outer sole (21), the midsole (22), the carbon plate (23) and the inner sole (24) are fixed together by bonding to form the shoe sole; a groove is provided at the upper end of the midsole (22), and the carbon plate (23) and the inner sole (24) are installed in the groove.

9. The shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cavity of the shoe is provided with elastic blocks (30) placed on two opposite inner side walls of the upper (10), and the two elastic blocks (30) are symmetrically distributed.

10. The shoe according to claim 8, characterized in that The upper end of the midsole (22) is formed with a side wall protruding from the insole (24); the distance between the upper end of the side wall at the heel of the midsole (22) and the upper surface of the insole (24) is not less than 20 mm; and the upper (10) is bonded and fixed to the inner side of the side wall.

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