Shoe upper with shoe upper lining

The shoe upper design with a strategically placed seam on the medial/lateral side of the heel area addresses the issues of incomplete foot coverage and manufacturing complexity by reducing friction and water penetration, enhancing comfort and reducing production costs.

DE102019214903B4Active Publication Date: 2026-05-28ADIDAS AG
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE102019214903
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-09-27
Publication Date
2026-05-28
Estimated Expiration
2039-09-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing shoe upper designs with waterproof linings often leave areas of the foot uncovered, leading to water penetration and discomfort due to seams, and are labor-intensive and expensive to manufacture.

Method used

A shoe upper design featuring a seam located on the medial and/or lateral side of the heel area, connecting two edge sections of a knitted or woven textile layer with a waterproof membrane layer, minimizing seam exposure to friction-prone areas and allowing for cost-effective manufacturing.

Benefits of technology

The design reduces the risk of blisters and water ingress while providing comfortable, complete foot coverage and cost-effective production.

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Abstract

Shoe upper comprising a shoe upper lining (300), wherein the shoe upper lining comprises: two peripheral areas (130); a seam (235, 236, 335) located on a medial and / or lateral side of the shoe upper in a heel area (120, 220, 320), the seam connects the two edge sections, and the shoe upper lining consists of a knitted or woven textile layer and includes a waterproof membrane layer.
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