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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2005
Applicants:
Kenjiro Kita, Ikoma-gun, JP;
Akihiro Miyauchi, Kawanishi, JP;
Koji Ito, Takaishi, JP;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Mizuno Corporation, Osaka-shi, JP;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 13/28 (2006.01); A43B 13/18 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A sole structure is provided that can improve bendability and cushioning ability of the sole forefoot portion. The sole assemblyis formed of an upper plate, and a lower plateprovided below the upper plateand spaced apart from the upper platevia a void S. The lower platehas a plurality of protrusionsthat protrude toward the upper plate. The longitudinal path length Lof the lower plateis longer than the longitudinal path length Lof the upper plate. More specifically, the path length Lof the lower plateis 40-60% longer than the path length Lof the upper plate