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Geoff Raynak

Simon Luthi

Charles D Kraeuter

Paul A Gaudio

The sole unit ( ) for a shoe includes a directional element ( ), a cushioning element ( ) and a heel cradle ( ). The sole unit ( ) may be attached to a shoe upper ( ) by conventional methods, such as by gluing, stitching, or other means of bonding or physical attachment. The sole unit ( ) provides foot support, cushioning, energy return, stability, torsion control, and optionally abrasion resistance to the user. The functional advantages of this construction of the sole unit ( ) are primarily achieved through the directional elements ( ) and cushioning element ( ), each of which handle certain distinct functions of the shoe ( ).

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Geoff Raynak