Abstract: A method for manufacturing an article of footwear utilizes an insole body. A mask is attached to a lower surface of the insole body so as to cover a substantial portion of the lower surface. A coating is applied to the insole body with the mask attached thereto to cover exposed surfaces of the insole body. Thereafter the mask is removed from the insole body to expose the substantial portion of the lower surface. The insole body is adhesively attached along the lower surface to an upper surface of an outsole. Preferably at least part of the exposed lower surface of the insole body is adhesively attached to the upper surface of the outsole.

Abstract: A shoe include an outsole, an insole, an upper, and a reinforcement member. The insole is attached to the outsole along an upper surface thereof and is provided with at least one aperture extending through the insole to the upper surface of the outsole. The upper includes an elongate element extending into the aperture. The reinforcement member is attached to the insole at least along an upper side of the aperture for protecting material of the insole from stresses arising from movement of the elongate element of the upper.

Abstract: A shoe includes an outsole, an insole, an upper, and a reinforcement member. The insole is attached to the outsole along an upper surface thereof and is provided with at least one aperture extending through the insole to the upper surface of the outsole. The upper includes an elongate element extending into the aperture. The reinforcement member is attached to the insole at least along an upper side of the aperture for protecting material of the insole from stresses arising from movement of the elongate element of the upper.