Nike, Inc.

Nike Innovate C.v.

Lauren E Durrell

Nicola A Danby

Alexandra K Ulmer

Torrey J Bell

Shannon J Basa

Christina G Cato

Iris Lo

Namrata C Amin

A lightweight, breathable and high-strength upper formed from a half-gauge knit or lesser gauge knit, at least in part from alternating courses of a first monofilament and a second multifilament yarn, is described. The upper may include a skin layer. Methods of manufacture of an article of footwear including the lightweight upper are also described.

Lightweight knitted upper and methods of manufacture

A knitted component comprising a spacer knit construction having a first knitted layer and a second knitted layer facing opposite the first knitted layer, the second knitted layer spaced relative to the first knitted layer and defining a cavity therebetween, and a spacer strand traversing the cavity between the first knitted layer and the second knitted layer to secure the first knitted layer to the second knitted layer. The first knitted layer is at least partially formed with a first monofilament and a second monofilament such that both of the first monofilament and the second monofilament are exposed on an outer surface of the first knitted layer. The first monofilament comprises a first denier and the second monofilament comprises a second denier, the first denier being at least 250% greater than the second denier.

Multi-layer knitted component

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Beaverton, OR, United States of America

Lauren E Durrell