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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2004
Thomas Berend, Beaverton, OR (US);
Anthony P. Daversa, Beaverton, OR (US);
Thomas Berend, Beaverton, OR (US);
Anthony P. Daversa, Beaverton, OR (US);
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
An article of footwear includes a sole assembly and an upper secured to the sole assembly. A sole plate is positioned between the upper and the sole assembly. The sole plate includes a midfoot member comprising a medial member having a base plate and at least one medial pillar extending upwardly from a medial edge of the base plate; with the base plate having a substantially planar finger extending forwardly and configured to extend under a foot of a user; and a lateral member having at least one lateral pillar extending upwardly from a lateral edge thereof. A forefoot member has at least one finger extending upwardly along an exterior surface of the upper.