The outsole contains shock-absorbing components, the shoes that use this outsole, and the methods used to manufacture the outsole.

Abstract

This invention relates to an outsole (6) which includes a system of damping elements (9) protruding below the surrounding bearing surface (10). The outsole (6) may include a heel area (7) and / or a forefoot area (8). The bearing surface (10) has a longitudinal dimension (1) along the length of the outsole (6), and a transverse dimension (2) along the width of the outsole (6). The damping elements (9) are all capable of deforming due to forces acting upon them during running in the vertical direction relative to the bearing surface (10). At least one damping element (9) must have a different elastic deformation in the horizontal direction (2) than in the vertical direction (1). It may be that at least one damping element (9) is configured as a hollow element. It may also be that all damping elements (9) are configured as hollow elements. This invention also relates to a type of shoe using an outsole (6) and a method of producing such an outsole (6).

Description

[0001] Outsole with cushioning elements, shoe with an outsole and method for producing an outsole

[0002] The present invention relates to an outsole with cushioning elements, a shoe with an outsole and a method for producing an outsole.

[0003] Running soles with cushioning elements are known. The outsoles known from the prior art include cushioning elements that enable a soft landing and a firm push-off from a surface. Document WO 03 / 103430 A1 discloses an outsole with high elastic deformability in the tangential direction, which achieves good cushioning even with an oblique and slightly pushing impact. Beyond a critical deformation, the outsole is essentially stiff against tangential deformation, allowing a runner to push off from a surface without loss of travel.

[0004] Document WO 2006 / 089448 A1 discloses an outsole with high elastic deformability in the tangential direction, both forward and backward. This high elastic deformability in the tangential direction results in good cushioning during oblique or sliding contact. The elastic deformability of the sole in the tangential direction is achieved by a first element, and the stiffness against tangential deformation beyond the critical deformation is provided by a second element.

[0005] The outsoles known from the prior art are concerned with a purely forward movement, such as occurs when walking, running, or jogging. The outsoles known from the prior art therefore have the disadvantage that they are not optimally designed for other types of movement or sports. The object of the invention is therefore to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and to create an outsole and a shoe that are versatile in use, as well as to create a method for producing an outsole by means of which an outsole with the desired properties can be produced.

[0006] The object of the invention is achieved by an outsole with cushioning elements, a shoe with an outsole and by a method for producing an outsole according to the independent patent claims.

[0007] The object is achieved in particular by an outsole in which a plurality of damping elements protrude downwards relative to a surrounding stop surface. The damping elements can protrude downwards relative to a surrounding stop surface in a heel area and / or in a ball area relative to the stop surface. The stop surface has a longitudinal direction along the longitudinal extent of the outsole and a transverse direction along the width of the outsole. The damping elements are each elastically deformable in all directions vertical to the stop surface by the forces acting on them when running. At least one of the damping elements has a different elastic deformability in a transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction. It is possible for at least one of the damping elements to be designed as a hollow element. It is possible for all of the damping elements to be designed as hollow elements.

[0008] The different elastic deformability of at least one cushioning element in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction makes it possible to adapt an outsole to different load cases. The heel area is the area of ​​the outsole in which the user's heel is arranged during use. The ball area is the area of ​​the outsole in which the user's balls of the feet are arranged during use. The longitudinal direction can essentially be arranged in the user's running direction. It is also possible for the longitudinal direction to deviate slightly from the user's running direction if the user steps at an angle.

[0009] Vertical to the stop surface means that at least part of the deformation takes place vertically to the stop surface.

[0010] The outsole can be used for a variety of sports or applications. For example, the outsole can be designed for jogging, playing handball, or basketball. Other sports and applications are also conceivable. The outsole can also be subjected to different loads in everyday use, depending on the user’s requirements. Different forces act on the outsole depending on the application. When jogging, walking, or sprinting, forces predominantly act in the longitudinal direction. When playing handball or basketball, a user typically moves forward, at least partly, in tight radii or quickly changes their direction of travel. As a result, in these applications, in addition to the longitudinal load, large forces also act in the transverse direction.

[0011] By designing at least one cushioning element with different elastic deformability in the transverse and longitudinal directions, it is possible to design the outsole specifically for a specific application. It is also possible for different sports or applications to result in different forces acting on the outsole in the heel area and the ball area. It is then possible to individually equip both the heel and the ball area with cushioning elements. The heel area and the ball area then have different deformability in the longitudinal and transverse directions. This optimises the outsole for the corresponding applications. It is possible for only the heel area or the ball area to be designed with cushioning elements and for the other area to be designed without cushioning elements. The stop surface can essentially be made from the same material as the cushioning elements.It is also possible for the stop surface to be made of a different material than the damping elements. The material of the stop surface and / or the damping elements can be a rubber mixture, for example. It is possible for the stop surface and / or the damping elements in the heel area to be made of a different material than the stop surface and / or the damping elements in the ball area. It is possible for both the damping elements and the stop surface in the heel area and in the ball area to be made of the same material. It is possible for all of the damping elements of the outsole to have a different elastic deformability in the transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction.

[0012] The at least one damping element can have a wall. The wall can have different wall thicknesses. The wall can be larger or smaller in a region along the longitudinal direction than in a region along the transverse direction.

[0013] It is possible for the wall in the area along the transverse direction 1 to be 1 to 3 times as large as the wall along the longitudinal direction. With a design of this type, the different elastic deformability of the damping element in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction is achieved by the different wall thickness of the wall. This makes it possible to produce a damping element with the desired properties from one material. It is also possible to produce a damping element in which the different wall thickness is formed in the inner contour. The outer contour is then formed point-symmetrically. The different wall thickness of the wall is not visible from the outside. By designing the damping element in this type with different wall thicknesses, the damping element can be manufactured efficiently and inexpensively with the desired properties.

[0014] It is also possible for the different wall thicknesses to be formed on the outer contour of the damping element, while the inner contours are identical for different damping elements. In this case, the different wall thicknesses are visible from the outside. The corresponding damping element then has a point-symmetric inner contour and a non-point-symmetric outer contour.

[0015] It is possible for the wall of the damping element to have a smaller material thickness in the region along the longitudinal direction than in a region in the transverse direction. The damping element then has greater elastic deformability in the longitudinal direction than in the transverse direction. It is also possible for the wall of the damping element to be smaller in the region along the transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction. The damping element then has greater elastic deformability in the transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction. It is possible for damping elements to be formed on the outsole which have a wall, wherein the wall is larger along the longitudinal direction than in a region along the transverse direction. The outsole can also have damping elements with a wall, wherein the wall thicknesses are smaller in the region along the longitudinal direction than in the region along the transverse direction.The arrangement of the differently designed elements makes it possible to create areas in the outsole that have special elastic deformation properties.

[0016] It is possible for the at least one damping element to comprise different materials. It is possible for the at least one damping element to comprise a material with greater or lesser elastic deformability in the region along the longitudinal direction than in the region along the transverse direction. An anisotropic material would also be conceivable.

[0017] In such an outsole, the different deformability of the cushioning element in the transverse and longitudinal directions is achieved by using different materials. This makes it possible to produce cushioning elements that have essentially the same shape and, due to the different materials used, exhibit different deformability in the transverse and longitudinal directions. For example, it is possible to produce cushioning elements with different elastic deformation properties in the transverse and longitudinal directions using the same mold.

[0018] It is possible for a damping element to have a material that is more easily elastically deformable in the region along the longitudinal direction than in the region along the transverse direction. In this case, the damping element is more easily elastically deformable along the longitudinal direction than in the transverse direction. It is also possible for the damping element to have a material that is more easily elastically deformable along the transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the damping element is more easily elastically deformable in the transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction.

[0019] It is also possible to manufacture damping elements with different wall thicknesses and materials in the longitudinal and transverse directions. This allows the effects described above to be combined.

[0020] It is possible that a cross-section through the at least one damping element is not rotationally symmetrical.

[0021] By designing a cross-section of at least one damping element that is not rotationally symmetrical, it is possible to ensure the different elastic deformability of the damping element in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction through the shape of the damping element. If, for example, the damping element is narrower in the longitudinal direction and wider in the transverse direction, then the damping element has a lower elastic deformability in the transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction. The damping element can, for example, have an oval or rectangular base area.

[0022] The damping element can have a width dimension in the direction of its maximum extent and a length dimension orthogonal to the width dimension. The width dimension can be 1.1 to 5 times as large as the length dimension. The width dimension can also be 1.2 to 3 times as large as the length dimension. The width dimension can also be 1.5 to 2.5 times as large as the length dimension.

[0023] By designing the damping element in this way, advantageous elastic deformation properties can be achieved for many applications and it is possible to manufacture the damping elements simply and efficiently.

[0024] It is possible that the majority of the damping elements in a heel region of the outsole and / or the majority of the damping elements in a ball region of the outsole are designed as damping elements which have a different elastic deformability in the transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction.

[0025] The damping elements described above can be combined.

[0026] The elastic deformation properties of a wall result from the wall thickness and the wall length. The wall thickness can be varied in an area along the longitudinal direction and in an area along the transverse direction, as described above. At the same time, the geometry of the damping element and thus the wall length can be varied as described above. The different elastic deformability of a damping element in the transverse and longitudinal directions can be technically achieved by the simultaneous formation of a different wall thickness and an adapted geometry. The effects described above overlap and make it possible to produce an outsole that has the desired properties.

[0027] By configuring the damping elements in this way in a heel area and / or in a ball area, it is possible to create a heel area and / or a ball area with the desired properties. For example, it is possible to manufacture the heel area and / or the ball area with the desired elastic deformability in the transverse direction. In this way, outsoles can be produced that are particularly suitable for certain sports or types of movement. For example, outsoles can be produced that are particularly suitable for handball, basketball or badminton. It is also possible to manufacture outsoles that are particularly suitable for other sports or types of movement. It is also possible to adapt the outsole specifically to a user and their use.

[0028] It is possible that the damping elements in the heel area are more easily elastically deformed in a longitudinal direction than the damping elements in the ball area. It is possible that the damping elements in the heel area are more difficult to elastically deform in the transverse direction than the damping elements in the ball area.

[0029] This type of cushioning element design ensures that a runner who strikes the ground with their heel first has a soft landing. At the same time, with this type of cushioning element design, the user can push off from the surface effectively with the ball of their foot. The more difficult elastic deformability of the cushioning elements in the heel area in the transverse direction also ensures that there is no so-called floating effect in the heel area when the user strikes the ground. This prevents the user from slipping with the outsole. This type of outsole is ideal for jogging, as many runners jog with their heels and push off with the balls of their feet. The striking pattern when jogging is landing, rolling, and then pushing off.Most joggers step on the ground with their heel, roll from the heel to the ball of the foot and push off from the ground with the ball of the foot.

[0030] An outsole with such cushioning elements can also be used in orthopedic applications. It is possible that outsoles with different cushioning properties can be provided for users with leg deformities such as knock knees or bow legs. It is possible for an orthopedic surgeon to examine a person and make a diagnosis, and based on this diagnosis, an outsole can be manufactured as described above. The outsole then has properties that contribute to a better, more comfortable running style for the person.

[0031] It is possible for the outsole to have damping elements in the heel area which are more difficult to elastically deform in a direction along the longitudinal direction than the damping elements in the ball area and / or wherein preferably the damping elements in the ball area are more difficult to elastically deform in the transverse direction than the damping elements in the heel area.

[0032] This design of the cushioning elements allows athletes to both strike and push off with the ball of the foot. This is advantageous, for example, when sprinting with the outsole.

[0033] It is possible for the outsole to have cushioning elements that are more easily elastically deformable in the heel and ball areas in the transverse direction than in the longitudinal direction. This design of the outsole's cushioning elements ensures that the outsole exhibits a high degree of elastic deformability in the transverse direction. This is advantageous in certain applications, for example, when playing tennis.

[0034] It is possible for at least two damping elements to be arranged next to each other in the transverse direction. It is also possible for at least three damping elements to be arranged next to each other in the transverse direction.

[0035] Such a design of the outsole makes it possible to adjust the elastic deformation properties of the outsole with particular precision. This allows such an outsole to be designed particularly advantageously for a specific application.

[0036] It is possible that all cushioning elements of the outsole each have a different distance from a front end of the stopping surface.

[0037] The cushioning elements are arranged alternately along the length of the outsole. This ensures good grip on the surface and makes it unlikely that stones or dirt will get caught between the cushioning elements.

[0038] The damping elements can have a maximum vertical extension measured from the stop surface of substantially 0.5 cm, in particular 0.3 cm. The damping elements are preferably at a minimum distance from one another of 0.2 cm, in particular 0.4 cm. This achieves an optimal damping result and the damping elements do not touch one another even when deformed. It is possible for the different elastic deformability of the damping elements in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction to be achieved by several of the previously mentioned design measures. At least one damping element, preferably all of the damping elements, can have an asymmetrical shape in cross-section and / or a different length and width extension and / or a different first wall thickness and second wall thickness and / or a different first material and second material. The previously mentioned effects complement and overlap one another.This makes it possible to produce an outsole with the desired properties.

[0039] The object of the invention is further achieved by a shoe with an outsole as described above. A shoe with such an outsole has essentially the same advantages as an outsole as described above.

[0040] The invention is further achieved by a method for producing an outsole as described above. The method comprises the following steps:

[0041] - Dividing the outsole into several areas, preferably at least in a heel area and in a ball area,

[0042] - Determination of desired damping properties for a type of application in the transverse and longitudinal directions in the areas based on application-specific factors,

[0043] - Taking into account the application-specific factors when determining the elastic deformability in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction of the damping elements, arranging damping elements with the determined elastic deformability in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction in the respective area.

[0044] Using such a process, it is possible to produce an outsole specifically for a particular application. An application could be, for example, a sport such as basketball, handball, hockey, or another sport. The application could also be walking, sprinting, or jogging. An outsole produced using such a process therefore essentially has the same advantages as previously described.

[0045] The procedure may include the following further steps:

[0046] - Determining the weight of a user,

[0047] - Determination of a weight factor based on the weight of the user,

[0048] - Consider the weight factor when determining sport-specific factors.

[0049] This type of process makes it possible to produce an outsole that is individually tailored to the user, allowing the user to use the outsole to their advantage in a specific application. By determining the user's weight, it is possible to determine the forces acting on the outsole. This makes it possible to produce an outsole that is not only specifically designed for the application, but also specifically for the user.

[0050] The method may include the following further steps: - Measuring the forces acting on a running sole by a user,

[0051] - Determination of a measuring factor based on the measured forces,

[0052] - Consideration of the measurement factor when determining the sport-specific factors.

[0053] This process allows for the production of an outsole specifically tailored to the specific user, their specific application, and their movement style. This is particularly advantageous for users with deformities such as knock-knees or 0-legs. Thus, this process allows for the production of an orthopedic outsole that is individually tailored to the needs of each user.

[0054] The invention is explained in more detail in the following figures. They show:

[0055] Figure 1 A user with an outsole;

[0056] Figures 2a - Damping elements with a different 2 f base area;

[0057] Figures 3a - Damping elements with a different

[0058] 3d base and rounded edges;

[0059] Figures 4a - Damping elements with different wall

[0060] 4c strengthen;

[0061] Figures 5a - Damping elements with different wall

[0062] Sc thicknesses, whereby the second wall thickness is always larger than the first wall thickness;

[0063] Figure 6 shows a damping element with different materials;

[0064] Figure 7 an outsole with cushioning elements;

[0065] Figure 8 shows an outsole with cushioning elements, in which

[0066] Three damping elements are arranged next to each other in the transverse direction;

[0067] Figure 9 shows an outsole with damping elements, each surrounded by a groove. Figure 1 shows a user 5 with an outsole 6. The user 5 steps with the outsole 6 onto the base 4. The user 5 exerts a normal force 3 on the base 4 via the outsole 6. Furthermore, the user 5 exerts a force in the longitudinal direction 1 and a force in the transverse direction 2 on the base 4 via the outsole 6.

[0068] Figure 2a shows a damping element 9. The damping element 9 has a rectangular base area 22. The damping element 9 has a longitudinal dimension 19 and a width 18. The width 18 is larger than the longitudinal dimension 19. The ratio of the width 18 to the longitudinal dimension 19 is 1.3 to 1.

[0069] Figure 2b shows a damping element 9 similar to Figure 2a. Unlike in Figure 2a, the width dimension 18 is many times larger than the length dimension 19. The ratio of the width dimension 18 to the length dimension 19 is 3.4 to 1.

[0070] Figure 2c shows a damping element 9 similar to Figures 2a and 2b. Unlike the damping elements in Figures 2a and 2b, the damping element in Figure 2c has an elliptical base area 22. The ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 is 5 to 1.

[0071] Figure 2d shows a damping element 9 analogous to Figure 2c. Unlike Figure 2c, the damping element 9 in Figure 2d has a ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 of 2.4 to 1.

[0072] Figure 2e shows a damping element 9 similar to Figure 2a. Unlike the damping element in Figure 2a, the rectangular base 22 in Figure 2e is designed with rounded corners. The ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 is 1.6 to 1.

[0073] Figure 2f shows a damping element 9 analogous to Figures 2a to 2e. Unlike in Figures 2a to 2e, the damping element 9 in Figure 2f has a diamond-shaped base area 22. The ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 is 2.8 to 1.

[0074] Figure 3a shows a damping element 9 similar to Figure 2a. Unlike the damping element in Figure 2a, the damping element 9 in Figure 3a has a base area 22 in the shape of a rectangle with adjoining semicircles. The ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 is 2.2 to 1.

[0075] Figure 3b shows a damping element 9 similar to Figure 3a. Unlike the damping element 9 in Figure 3a, the base area 22 of the damping element 9 in Figure 3b does not have two connected semicircles, but rather two connected semiellipses. The ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 is 2.8 to 1.

[0076] Figure 3c shows a damping element 9 analogous to the damping element 9 in Figure 3a. Unlike the damping element in Figure 3a, the damping element in Figure 3c has a ratio of the width dimension 18 to the length dimension 19 of 4.1 to 1.

[0077] Figure 3d shows a damping element 9 analogous to the damping element 9 in Figure 3b. Unlike the damping element 9 in Figure 3b, the damping element 9 in Figure 3d has a width to length ratio of 5 to 1.

[0078] Figure 4a shows a damping element 9 analogous to the damping element 9 from Figure 2a. Unlike the damping element 9 from Figure 2a, the damping element 9 in Figure 4a is designed as a hollow element. The damping element in Figure 4a has a first wall thickness 14 and a second wall thickness 15. The first wall thickness 14 and the second wall thickness 15 are designed in a ratio of 1.5 to 1. The ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 is 1.3 to 1.

[0079] Figure 4b shows a damping element 9 analogous to Figure 3a. Unlike in Figure 3a, the damping element 9 in Figure 4b is designed as a hollow element. The damping element 9 in Figure 4b has a first wall thickness 14 and a second wall thickness 15. The first wall thickness 14 and the second wall thickness 15 are designed in a ratio of 1:2 to 1. The ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 is 2:1 to 1.

[0080] Figure 4c shows a damping element 9 similar to Figure 2d. Unlike the damping element 9 in Figure 2d, the damping element 9 in Figure 4c is designed as a hollow element. The damping element 9 in Figure 4c has a first wall thickness 14 and a second wall thickness 15. The first wall thickness 14 and the second wall thickness 15 are formed in a ratio of 2 to 1.

[0081] In Figures 4a to 4c, the first wall thickness 14 is in each case larger than the second wall thickness 15. The damping elements 9 from Figures 4a to 4c can thus be used particularly advantageously in applications in which large forces occur in the transverse direction 2, for example when playing basketball or tennis.

[0082] Figure 5a shows a damping element 9 analogous to Figure 4a. Unlike in Figure 4a, the second wall thickness 15 in Figure 5a is larger than the first wall thickness 14. The first wall thickness 14 and the second wall thickness 15 are formed in a ratio of 1 to 1.75.

[0083] Figure 5b shows a damping element 9 analogous to Figure 4b. Unlike in Figure 4b, the second wall thickness 15 in Figure 5b is larger than the first wall thickness 14. The first wall thickness 14 and the second wall thickness 15 are formed in a ratio of 1 to 1.8.

[0084] Figure 5c shows a damping element 9 analogous to Figure 4c. Unlike in Figure 4c, the second wall thickness 15 in Figure 5c is larger than the first wall thickness 14. The first wall thickness 14 and the second wall thickness 15 are formed in a ratio of 1 to 1.75.

[0085] In Figures 5a to 5c, the first wall thickness 14 is smaller than the second wall thickness 15. The damping elements 9 of Figures 5a to 5c can thus be used particularly advantageously in applications in which large forces occur in the longitudinal direction 1 and smaller forces occur in the transverse direction 2, for example when jogging or walking.

[0086] Figure 6 shows a damping element 9. The damping element 9 has a point-symmetrical cross-section and a circular base area 22. The damping element 9 is designed as a hollow element. The damping element 9 has a width 18 and a length 19. The ratio of the width 18 to the length 19 is 1 to 1. Furthermore, the damping element 9 has a wall 13 with a first wall thickness 14 and a second wall thickness 15. The first wall thickness 14 and the second wall thickness 15 are identical and therefore have a ratio of 1 to 1. However, the first material 16, which runs in the direction of the longitudinal direction 1, has a different elastic deformability than the second material 17, which runs in the direction of the transverse direction 2. Thus, the wall of the damping element 9 always has the same wall thickness 14, 15, but different materials 16, 17.The different elastic deformability of the damping element 9 in Figure 6 in the longitudinal direction 1 and in the transverse direction 2 results from the arrangement of the first material 16 along the longitudinal direction and from the arrangement of the second material 17 along the transverse direction 2.

[0087] Figure 7 shows an outsole 6 with ten damping elements 9. The outsole 6 has a length 11 in the longitudinal direction 1 and a width 12 in the transverse direction 2. The outsole 6 is divided into a heel region 7 and a ball region 8. The damping elements 9 protrude from the stop surface 10. Six damping elements 9 are formed in the ball region 8. Four damping elements 9 are formed in the heel region 7. The damping elements 9 each have a different distance from the tip of the outsole. The foremost damping element 9 has a first distance 20 from the front end of the stop surface 10 and the second foremost damping element 9 has a second distance 21 from the front end of the stop surface 10.

[0088] Figure 8 shows an outsole 6 analogous to Figure 7. Unlike the outsole in Figure 7, in the outsole 6 in Figure 8, not all of the damping elements 9 are arranged at different distances from the front end of the stop surface 10. Rather, two damping elements 9 or three damping elements 9 are arranged next to one another, at least partially in the transverse direction 2.

[0089] Figure 9 shows an outsole 6 with damping elements 9 based on Figure 1a from the document WO 2012 / 045512. The damping elements 9 are each surrounded by a groove 23 opposite the stop surface 10. The groove 23 surrounds the damping elements 9 on all sides. The damping elements 9 are each at least partially deformable into the respective groove 23. The groove 23 thus influences the elastic deformability of the damping elements 9 in the horizontal direction. Damping elements 9 that are surrounded on all sides by a groove 23 have already been described in the document WO 2012 / 045512. Unlike in the document WO 2012 / 045512, the damping elements 9 in the present figure 9 have different elastic deformability in the longitudinal direction 1 and in the transverse direction 2.The different elastic deformability in the longitudinal direction 1 and in the transverse direction 2 results in the damping elements 9 in Figure 9 from the use of different materials in a region along the longitudinal direction 1 and along the transverse direction 2 and / or from a different first wall thickness 14 and second wall thickness 15. The damping elements from Figure 9 therefore have a different elastic deformability in the transverse direction 2 and in the longitudinal direction 1, although the damping elements 9 in Figure 9 look identical from the outside to the damping elements 9 from Figure 1a of the document WO 2012 / 045512. The other reference symbols are analogous to Figures 7 and 8.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Outsole (6), in which, in particular in a heel area (7) and / or in a ball area (8), several damping elements (9) project downwards relative to a stop surface (10) surrounding them, wherein the stop surface (10) a longitudinal direction (1) along the longitudinal extent (11) of the outsole (6) and a transverse direction (2) along the width (12) of the outsole (6), wherein the damping elements (9) are each elastically deformable in all directions vertical to the stop surface (10) by the forces acting on them when running, characterized in that at least one of the damping elements (9) has a different elastic deformability in the transverse direction (2) than in the longitudinal direction (1), wherein preferably at least one of the damping elements (9), in particular all of the damping elements (9), are designed as hollow elements.

2. Outsole (6) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one damping element (9) has a wall (13), wherein the wall (13) comprises different wall thicknesses (14, 15) and is in particular larger or smaller in a region along the longitudinal direction (1) than in a region along the transverse direction (2).

3. Outsole (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one damping element (9) comprises different materials (16, 17) and in particular in the region along the longitudinal direction (1) has a material (16, 17) with a greater or lesser elastic deformability than in the region along the transverse direction (2).

4. Outsole (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cross section through the at least one damping element (9) is not rotationally symmetrical.

5. Outsole (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the damping element (9) has a width dimension (18) lying in the direction of its maximum dimension and a length dimension (19) orthogonal to the width dimension (18), wherein the width dimension (18) is 1.1 to 5 times, preferably 1.2 to 3 times, particularly preferably 1.5 to 2.5 times, as large as the length dimension (19).

6. Outsole (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the majority of the damping elements (9) in a heel region (7) of the outsole (6) and / or the majority of the damping elements (9) in a ball region (8) of the outsole (6) are designed as damping elements (9) which have a different elastic deformability in the transverse direction (2) than in the longitudinal direction (1).

7. Outsole (6) according to claim 6, characterized in that the damping elements (9) in the heel region (7) are more easily elastically deformable in a direction along the longitudinal direction (1) than the damping elements (9) in the ball region (8) and / or wherein preferably the damping elements (9) in the heel region (7) are more difficult to elastically deform in the transverse direction (2) than the damping elements (9) in the ball region (8).

8. Outsole (6) according to claim 6, characterized in that the damping elements (9) in the heel region (7) are more difficult to elastically deform in a direction along the longitudinal direction (1) than the damping elements (9) in the ball region (8) and / or wherein preferably the damping elements (9) in the ball region (8) are more difficult to elastically deform in the transverse direction (2) than the damping elements (9) in the heel region (7).

9. Outsole (6) according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the damping elements (9) in the heel area (7) and in the ball area (8) are more easily elastically deformable in the transverse direction (2) than in the longitudinal direction (1) • 10. Outsole (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two, preferably at least three damping elements (9) are arranged next to one another in the transverse direction (2).

11. Outsole (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that all damping elements (9) each have a different distance (20, 21) from a front end of the stop surface (10).

12. Shoe with an outsole (6) according to one of the preceding claims.

13. A method for producing an outsole (6) according to one of claims 1 to 11, comprising the following steps: - dividing the outsole (6) into several areas, preferably at least into a heel area (7) and a ball area (8), - Determination of desired damping properties for a type of application in the transverse direction (2) and in the longitudinal direction (1) in the areas based on application-specific factors, - taking into account the application-specific factors when determining the elastic deformability in the transverse direction (2) and in the longitudinal direction (1) of the damping elements (9), - Arranging damping elements (9) with the determined elastic deformability in the transverse direction (2) and in the longitudinal direction (1) in the respective area.

14. The method according to claim 13, comprising the further steps: - Determining the weight of a user (5) , - Determination of a weight factor based on the weight of the user (5) , - Consider the weight factor when determining sport-specific factors.

15. Method according to one of claims 13 to 14, comprising the further steps: - Measuring the forces exerted by a user while running (5) on an outsole (6) , - Determination of a measuring factor based on the measured forces, - Consideration of the measurement factor when determining the sport-specific factors.

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