Footwear, footwear upper, and method for manufacturing the same

A knitted upper with multiple zones and a TPU skin layer in footwear addresses manufacturing challenges, providing enhanced stability, comfort, and customizable properties for improved fit and performance.

JP7884522B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-03PUMA SE
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2023542638
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-01-15
Filing Date
2022-01-13
Publication Date
2026-07-03
Estimated Expiration
2042-01-13

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Abstract

The footwear includes an upper, a heel element, a sole structure, a medial side, and a lateral side. The upper includes an exterior surface defining a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The upper includes a membrane layer and a material layer. The material layer includes a knitted fabric and defines a first knit zone and a second knit zone. The first knit zone has a denser knit than the second knit zone.
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