Nike, Inc.

Scott Portzline

John P Hlavacs

Michael Hui

Andrew Caine

Fred G Fagergren

Jean-Francois Fullum

Blake Rhulen

Emily Beth Dennison

Mihwa Hong

Anthony Macey

Tony Macey

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.

Article of footwear with a sole structure having support elements and an indented plate

An article of footwear with a shock absorbing heel system is disclosed. The heel system includes a lower heel plate, a set of support members, and an upper heel plate. Also, the heel system includes a heel cover configured to hide the upper heel plate from view. The lower heel plate is associated with a cantilever portion that supports the upper heel plate laterally. As force is applied to the heel system, the support members may compress slightly and the cantilever portion may lower, absorbing energy and or shocks applied by the ground.

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Portland, OR, United States of America

Scott Portzline