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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2006
Applicants:
Tom Luedecke, Portland, OR (US);
Stann Sheperd, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Inventors:
Tom Luedecke, Portland, OR (US);
Stann Sheperd, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Assignee:
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An article of footwear for contact sports is disclosed. The article of footwear also includes pads disposed along its medial and lateral sides, including pads associated with the malleolus. Additionally holes along the toes, the bottom, and at the heel allow for increased contact of the user's foot with the ground, allowing greater feel and balance.