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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2005
Applicants:
Kenjiro Kita, Ikoma-gun, JP;
Takao Oda, Takarazuka, JP;
Inventors:
Kenjiro Kita, Ikoma-gun, JP;
Takao Oda, Takarazuka, JP;
Assignee:
Mizuno Corporation, Osaka-shi, JP;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 13/28 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A sole structure is provided that can improve cushioning and bending properties of the sole heel portion. The sole assemblyis formed of an upper platedisposed on the upper side of the heel portion H, a wavy lower plateprovided below the upper platein the heel portion H and having at least two convex portionsthat protrude downwardly and that are adapted to form voids C relative to the upper plate, and a plurality of outsole portions-that are divided in the longitudinal direction and that are attached to the lower surfaces of the convex portionsof the lower plate