Cushioning structure for article of footwear
Truss structures with oblique-oriented struts and composite materials in footwear sole structures address the stiffness issues of conventional designs, enhancing comfort and cushioning by converting compressive loads to bending loads and using varying material densities for improved feel and energy storage.
US20260174186A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-25NIKE INC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NIKE INC
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-25
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Abstract
A sole structure includes a first support extending along a first axis transverse to a ground-engaging surface of the sole structure and having a first outer sheath including a first sheath material and a first core including a first core material. The sole structure further includes a second support extending along a second axis transverse to the ground-engaging surface of the sole structure and having a second outer sheath including a second sheath material and a second core including a second core material.
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