Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe, especially to a sports shoe, with a shoe upper (1) and a sole (2, 3) consisting of at least two parts, wherein at least one part of the sole (2) is arranged in the forefoot region and at least on part of the sole (3) is arranged in the rearfoot region, wherein the shoe upper (1) has at least two cutouts (4, 5) in the region facing the ground, wherein the size and the shape of the cutouts (4, 5) correspond to those of the parts of the sole (2, 3) in their contact region with the shoe upper (1), wherein the parts of the sole (2, 3) are inserted into or are placed at the cutouts (4, 5) and are connected with the shoe upper (1) permanently.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport box and/or sales box (1) for a sport article, especially for sport shoes or sport apparel, wherein the box (1) is designed to receive the sport article, especially a pair of shoes, wherein the box (1) consists of a lower shell (2) and an upper shell (3) so that a receiving space (4) for the sport article, especially for a pair of shoes, is established within the shells (2, 3) when arranged one upon the other. Furthermore, the box (1) has a first face side (5) in which a flap (6) is arranged which is formed from the material of one of the shells (2) and in which a cutout (7) is arranged which is machined into the material of the other shell (3), so that an opening (8) is established during normal use of the box (1). Furthermore, the invention relates to a system comprising such a box and a bag (21) for a sport article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleat (1) for a shoe, especially for a golf shoe, which cleat can be attached to the bottom side (2) of a sole (3). To improve the grip of the shoe at the ground especially when playing golf the invention is characterized in that the cleat (1) has a cleat base body (4) which can be connected with the sole (3) and that at least one extension (5) is arranged at the cleat base body (4) which extends to the ground, wherein the vertical projected area (AF) of the end of the extension (5) which is facing the ground is arranged at least partially, preferably completely, outside of the vertical projected area (AG) of the cleat base body (4). Furthermore, the invention relates to a shoe sole with such a cleat as well as to a shoe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for influencing the pronation behaviour of a shoe (1), especially of a sports shoe, in which a) at least on parameter (?, d?/dt) is measured (2) which is relevant for the behaviour of pronation, b) the measured parameter (?, d?/dt) is led to a control unit (3), c) the control unit (3) outputs an actuation signal (S) which is influencing the behaviour of pronation to an actuator (4) and d) the actuator (4) changes a property of the shoe (1) which property is relevant for the behaviour of pronation. To better influence the behaviour of pronation the invention is characterized in that the processing of data of a parameter (?, d?/dt) measured according to step a) takes place from a reference point of time (tK), wherein the reference point of time is determined from the touch down of the shoe (1) on the ground.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of at least one layer (1) of a shoe upper or of a part of a shoe upper, wherein a nonwoven fabric (2) made of thermoplastic elastomere (TPE) is used as the basic material for at least a section of the layer (1) of the shoe upper. To influence the local properties of the material selectively in a cost efficient manner the invention suggests that at least partitions (3) of the surface of the nonwoven fabric (2) are exposed to a welding beam (4) in such a manner, that in those partitions (3) at least a partial melting of the nonwoven fabric (2) takes place, so that the density of the material is increased in the molten partitions (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a sole (3) having at least one cleat (1), wherein the cleat (1) is arranged at the bottom side (2) of the sole (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe (1), in particular a sports shoe, with an upper (2). To obtain, in particular, a foldable shoe with sufficient rigidity during use, the invention proposes that the upper (2) should consist at least partially of a flexible material that makes it possible to push together the upper (2) in the longitudinal direction of the shoe (L). At least one section (3) of the upper (2), extending in a longitudinal direction of the shoe (L), has at least one reinforcing element (4), on or inside the upper (2), that maintains the form of the shoe (1) on a plane that is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shoe (L). The flexible material is arranged in the connecting area (5) between the front part of the shoe (6) and the rear part of the shoe (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a sports shoe, with a damping element (3). To improve the spring constant of the damping element, the damping element (3) has an, upper group (4) of damping bodies (5) and a lower group (9) of damping bodies (10), each having a substantial U-shaped cross section. The upper damping bodies (5) have two legs (6, 7) which are connected with a connection section (8). The lower damping bodies (10) have two legs (11, 12) which are connected with a connection section (13). An intermediate carrier (14) is arranged between damping bodies (5; 10) and legs (6, 7; 11, 12). Adjacent legs (6, 7; 11, 12) of the respective damping bodies (5; 10) are connected at a location of conjunction (15, 16) and the locations of conjunction (15, 16) of the upper and of the lower damping bodies (5; 10) are offset in longitudinal direction (L).

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with a shoe upper part and an outsole joined to the latter, and also with a heel shell, which at least partially encloses the heel of the wearer of the shoe. To allow the shoe to be adapted to individual needs in a simple and low-cost way, the invention provides that the heel shell is interchangeably arranged in the shoe upper part, wherein it has in a surface region at least one projection or a recess, which interacts with a recess or a projection in the shoe upper part to fix the heel shell in the shoe upper part with a form fit, wherein the heel shell is joined to an insert sole and wherein the heel shell and the insert sole are formed as one piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe, especially to a sports shoe, with a shoe upper (1) and a sole (2, 3) consisting of at least two parts, wherein at least one part of the sole (2) is arranged in the forefoot region and at least on part of the sole (3) is arranged in the rearfoot region, wherein the shoe upper (1) has at least two cutouts (4, 5) in the region facing the ground, wherein the size and the shape of the cutouts (4, 5) correspond to those of the parts of the sole (2, 3) in their contact region with the shoe upper (1), wherein the parts of the sole (2, 3) are inserted into or are placed at the cutouts (4, 5) and are connected with the shoe upper (1) permanently.

Abstract: The invention concerns a shoe, particularly an athletic shoe, comprising a shoe upper part and a sole. At least one cushioning element is placed above or inside the sole. This cushioning element is formed from a number of webs that form cavities extending horizontally and transversally to the longitudinal direction of the shoe. In order to improve the spring and cushioning behavior as well as the pronation an supination behavior of the shoe, the invention provides that the shoe has a hind foot of heel shell to which the at least one portion of the webs directly adjoin.

Abstract: The shoe, has a shoe upper part and a sole. The sole has a supporting part, which is designed for receiving the heel region of the wearer's foot and is connected to the shoe upper part, and a sole element, which is connected to the supporting part. In order to improve the damping behavior of the shoe, the supporting part and the sole element are spaced apart from each other, in the longitudinal direction of the shoe. The connection between the supporting part and the sole element is preformed at two spaced-apart points in such a way as to form, under the heel region of the wearer's foot, a gap. The gap extends at least in portions over the entire width of the sole. The sole element, in the rear end region of the shoe, is connected to the supporting part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a player's outfit for teams playing ball games, especially soccer, rugby, handball, or basketball. Said outfit comprises a top part and shorts, the top part and the shorts being embodied as a single piece. In order to obtain an increased level of comfort while making the outfit easy to handle and esthetically appealing, the player's outfit further comprises a piece that is worn over the shorts and is or can be joined to the shorts and/or the top part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, comprising an upper part (1) and a sole (2). Said sole (2) comprises a support or inner part (2?) which is joined to the upper part (1), an intermediate sole (2?) which is joined to the support or upper part (2?) and an outer sole (2??) which is joined to the intermediate sole (2?). According to the invention, the intermediate sole (2?) is embodied at least over one part of the base outlet surface as a damping element in order to maintain the simple production possibilities of the spring and dampening ratio of the shoe, said damping element comprising a plurality of first elements (3) which are arranged next to each other and which extend, essentially, in a load direction (R) over a pre-determined height (H) in the unloaded state of the damping element, and is embodied as a hollow body defining a receiving area (4) in which an associated second element (5) with a smaller cross-section then the first element (3) can at least partially penetrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe comprising an upper part and a sole, a support and inner part of an intermediate sole and an outer sole. The intermediate sole contains a damping element which comprises a plurality of first elements which are arranged adjacent to each other and which are embodied as a hollow body defining a receiving area in which an associated second element having a smaller cross-section than the first element can at least partially penetrate. The elements are coaxial. At least one part of the second elements have a prism or cylindrical form and are embodied at least partially as a massive part. Both of the elements, which are associated with each other, are connected together by means of an elastic connection section which only extends between the first element and the second element and the first element, the connecting section and the second element are embodied as a single piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe (1), especially a sports shoe, comprising a sole (2) and a shoe upper part (3) linked therewith, the sole (2) having a receptacle (4) in which a damping element (5) is detachably arranged. The aim of the invention is to improve the cushioning and damping behavior of the shoe. According to the Invention, the receptacle (4) substantially or completely extends through the sole (2) at an angle to the longitudinal axis (L) of the shoe (1) and the detachably mounted damping element (5) is constituted of a plate-type base (6) that comprises a plurality of recesses (7) in which damping parts (8) can be disposed. The recesses (7) in the damping element (5) extend across the entire height (H) of the damping element (5) in the vertical direction (V).

Abstract: The invention relates to the outer covering for a ball (1), in particular for a football, comprising a plurality of joined together, in particular, sewn, sections (2, 3, 4). The invention is characterised by a first group of essentially similar shaped sections (2) having an essentially circular shape which form or cover a spherical cap of the outer covering of the ball (1), or having an essentially ring-like shape which form or cover a spherical area of the outer covering of the ball (1) in order to produce said type of outer covering for a ball with the least possible amount of sections and the smallest number of joining points of several sewn parts. Two adjacent sections (2) of the first group are joined via a section (3) of a second group to an essentially similar shaped section, which adapts to one of the bordering shapes of the section (2) of the first group, and they have an elongate shape.