Midsole unit
The midsole unit with grooves and a rigidifying structure in trail running shoes addresses the need for stability and feedback, enhancing ground feel and preventing ankle injuries.
US20260165419A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18ON CLOUDS GMBH
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ON CLOUDS GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
⚠Technical Problem
Trail running shoes lack sufficient stability and cushioning while providing detailed feedback to the runner, leading to potential ankle injuries due to uneven terrain.
⚗Method used
A midsole unit with a top and base layer, featuring grooves and block elements, combined with a rigidifying structure that allows for localized deformation and enhanced stability, providing tactile feedback and preventing ankle twisting.
🎯Benefits of technology
The midsole unit enhances runner's feel of the ground conditions while maintaining stability, reducing the risk of ankle injuries by allowing individual block element deformation and increasing structural rigidity.
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Abstract
A midsole unit (1) for a shoe (100) including a midsole (2) having a top layer (3) and base layer (4), wherein the midsole (2) defines a plurality of base layer grooves (5a-5c) extending at the base layer (4) of the midsole (2), wherein the midsole (2) includes a plurality of block elements (6d, 6e) which are defined and separated from each other by the plurality of base layer grooves (5a-5c), wherein the midsole (2) further defines a plurality of top layer grooves (7a-7c) extending at the top layer (3) of the midsole (2). The midsole unit further includes a rigidifying structure.
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