Soles TRIZ Cases

Segmented sole bodies accept interchangeable cleat assemblies to resolve the trade-off between rigid grip reliability and joint stress relief.

A shoe sole combines a hard plastic shell with an integrated cushioning part for comfort and protection.

An interchangeable footwear insert system uses sleeve members and removable midsoles to customize fit and support characteristics.

A piezoelectric vibrator in a fluid-filled footwear cell increases viscosity to restrict flow between chambers.

An inclined fixing wall bonds a shoe sole shock absorber to the midsole, reducing rigidity at the interface to improve wearing comfort.

A hierarchical impact-absorbing material uses fluid-filled stress-concentrating features to dissipate energy through progressive buckling.

A sports shoe sole uses a central bowl design and curved side walls to guide natural foot rolling during movement.

Fluid-filled bladder chambers move liquid between side foot support zones to induce dynamic tilt and provide adaptive structural support.

A metal cycling shoe sole replaces solid plates with an integrally manufactured lattice structure, resolving the trade-off between bending stiffness and weight.

Segmented heel structure and self-service locking allow folding the heel into the sole, resolving versatility versus complexity trade-offs.

Segmented foam construction reduces energy loss and maintains pressure distribution to resolve compression set issues in athletic shoes.

Vertical folding notches align with lateral openings to enable localized shear deformation, preventing bulging and maintaining a flat push-off base.

Vertical drainage holes in a ribbed sole structure direct water away from the foot, preventing accumulation that causes discomfort.

A rigid shell interposed between the upper and comfort sole provides torsional stiffness to prevent foot deflection.

Bisecting elastomeric support columns with a plate improves outsole wear resistance while maintaining flexibility through segmentation.

An articulated lever arm moves a cleat's ground-engaging portion independently to adapt its angle on various surfaces.

Integrating tensile strands into a single upper structure reduces material complexity, mass, and manufacturing waste while maintaining functional properties.

A white light emitting device uses a blue LED chip excited by red and green phosphors with defined CIE 1931 color coordinates.

Hollowed-out anatomical zones in the thermoplastic elastomer midsole absorb impact energy to reduce manufacturing costs and improve comfort.

An integrated shoe upper eliminates Strobel arrangements and sockliners by merging upper elements through wing-based attachment areas.

A footwear manufacturing method injects distinct materials into separate mold cavities to cure a bonded upper and sole assembly.

An insole heel pod containing encapsulated liquid redistributes foot strike force over a larger area, reducing peak joint impact forces.

A loop-shaped wrap made of less stretchable material stabilizes the foot during dynamic movements.

A shoe sole features lateral connecting portions with reduced friction to promote controlled sliding during unbalanced foot movements.

Segmented midsole pillars deliver targeted cushioning to resolve insufficient foot motion control in conventional polymer foam designs.

Segmenting foam cushioning from a rigid heel cap resolves the trade-off between comfort and structural strength.

Angled tensile strands in the footwear upper resist cutting and braking forces while reducing material waste through a single-piece construction.

Nesting the electrorheological fluid housing within a protective midsole cavity prevents damage during standard assembly.

Conveyor assemblies propel users forward while sensors detect walking parameters to adjust speed and maintain balance during natural gait.

A footwear sole structure incorporates a tension member that transitions from slack to tensed, resolving the trade-off between ease of operation and stability.

Interchangeable inserts in a tapered midsole cavity expand laterally under compression to pull the upper tightly against the foot.

Crosslinking a milled thermoplastic precursor enables inert gas infusion for low-density foaming, resolving mold complexity constraints.

Overlapping cushioning members with varying thickness and deformation resistance distribute loads to resolve the stiffness versus comfort trade-off in footwear.

A shoe sole combines elastic materials with rigid reinforcing members to resolve the contradiction between walking comfort and structural strength.

A non-linearly viscous SEBS block copolymer sole adjusts viscosity under impact to balance comfort and responsiveness.

Auxetic footwear soles expand laterally under tension to increase ground contact area.

A two-part midsole uses an insert seated in a recess with varying depths to provide differentiated support and flexibility across the foot.