Nike, Inc.

Nike Innovate C.v.

Justin R Taylor

Jeffrey S To

Precious C Hannah

Michael Hochdoerffer

Estelle Maranan

Michael Hochdoerfer

Rachel Nichols

Chad W Sandy

Clara Ho

Alvaro L Henz

Stanley Chen

Precious Hannah

Estelle A Maranan

Lai Wa Clara Ho

Shoe

Shoe with sole groove configuration

An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper coupled with the sole structure. The upper has a first side portion, a second side portion separated from the first side portion by a throat opening, and a closure for selectively coupling the first side portion to the second side portion. The closure includes a closure panel and a plurality of laces each extending between a respective first end and a respective second end. The first end of each of the plurality of laces is directly secured to the first side portion of the upper and the second end of each of the plurality of laces is directly secured to the unitary closure panel. A selective and reusable fastener is further provided to couple the closure panel to the second side panel of the upper.

Closure for an article of footwear

Articles of footwear include a footwear component having an exterior surface; and at least a first flap member engaged with the footwear component. The first flap member includes an outer perimeter having a secured portion and an unsecured portion, and wherein the unsecured portion is movable between a closed position in which a first display area is at least partially concealed and an open position in which the first display area is exposed. Two or more flap members may be provided at various areas of a footwear structure, such as in a rear heel area of an upper.

Articles of footwear that include one or more concealable display areas

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Portland, OR, United States of America

Justin R Taylor