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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2024
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A shoe sole includes a first sole layer, a second sole layer and a third sole layer. The first sole layer includes a first region, a second region and a cleat engagement part. The second sole layer at least partly overlaps the first sole layer. The second sole layer is disposed between the first and third sole layers. The second region s more flexible than the first region. The second sole layer is more flexible than the first region. The third sole layer is less rigid than the first region. The second region includes at least one elongated through opening of located laterally between the cleat engagement part and at least one of the side edges of the first sole layer. The third sole layer includes at least one opening aligned with the at least one elongated through opening.