Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe with a supple sole, notably a sports-shoe which comprises, incorporated in at least the portion of the uppers (18) corresponding to the calcaneum and the astragalus which are enclosed therein, a molded shell (9) extending at least underneath the heel up to the level of the plantar arch, and which is rigidly connected via its lower portion (13) to the thick molded sole (20) made of a supple material, preferably by anchoring structure such as studs (21).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an elastomeric support surface having a network of sculptures.According to the invention, the support surface is formed with a transverse network of narrow channels (2) having periodical widened portions (3) in each channel, a tong (4) of a width less than the width of the walls defining the channel and of a height equal to the depth of the channel being provided axially in each widened portion (3).Such a support surface is notably designed for forming the treading surface of so-called marine shoes in order to drain-off the water which can accumulate inside the sculptures.