Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a plate, a first tensile layer disposed adjacent to a first side of the plate, and a second tensile layer disposed on an opposite side of the plate from the first tensile layer, the second tensile layer joined to the first tensile layer through the plate by a plurality of inner bonds. The bladder additionally includes a first barrier layer disposed adjacent to the first tensile layer and joined to the first tensile layer by a plurality of first outer bonds to form a first chamber, one or more of the first outer bonds interposed between adjacent ones of the inner bonds.

Abstract: A running shoe sole has an elastically deformable supporting sole, which has a rear and front foot section connected to each other via a coupling section. An elastically deformable supporting device is arranged on the supporting sole and carries an outsole covering. The supporting device includes a rear foot part which engages around the rear foot section of the supporting sole in a U shape and a front foot part having two limbs which are arranged on mutually opposite lateral edge sections of the front foot section. The rear and front foot part each have a supporting surface, which runs obliquely inward toward the underside of the shoe sole or is curved, preferably convex, and on which the supporting sole rests and is supported in the lateral direction. The rear and front foot parts are made from a highly responsive thermoplastic elastomer of 45-50 Asker Shore C density.

Abstract: A shoe, in particular casual shoe and/or a sneaker for a foot, comprising at least one sole structure, an upper structure, and at least one bending module, wherein the bending module is arranged at least partially within the sole structure, and wherein the sole structure and the bending module are bendable between at least one unbent position and at least one bent position.

Abstract: A cushioning component for a wearable article includes a bladder with barrier sheets defining an interior cavity. A core is disposed in the interior cavity and is spaced entirely inward of a peripheral bond between the barrier sheets. The core traverses the interior cavity between and is bonded to the opposing inner surfaces of the barrier sheets at a plurality of bonds. The core includes at least one polymeric sheet defining a plurality of spaced slots extending therethrough, each slot having a first end and a second end with both the first end and the second end inward of an outer perimeter of the core such that the core includes a plurality of strips bordering the slots and decoupled from one another at the slots, each strip bonded to at least one of the first barrier sheet or the second barrier sheet by at least one of the bonds.

Abstract: A sole for a running shoe with a soft-elastic midsole (1) includes an underside (2) at least partially contacting the ground (B) during running and comprises a plurality of channels (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c) extending in the transverse direction (Q). The channels (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c) are arranged in a lateral area of the midsole (1) in at least a first and a second in horizontal plane, wherein the first and second horizontal plane are vertically offset from each other, and wherein the channels (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c) are each delimited in longitudinal direction (L) by a front wall and a rear wall. The channels (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c) are vertically and/or horizontally in the longitudinal direction (L) deformable until their closure under the action of forces occurring during running acting vertically (V) and/or longitudinally.

Abstract: A ballistic panel carrier jacket is disclosed. The jacket of this invention comprises a front section and a back section. The back section has a back pocket attached thereto having an opening for receiving a back ballistic panel. The front section has a plurality of front pockets attached thereto having a housing pouch for receiving a front ballistic panel and a receiving pocket for receiving and securing the pouch of the front ballistic panel such that the front right and front left pockets interact with one another such that a section of one is received within another. The carrier jacket of the present invention also discloses a false pocket breakaway section that functions as a Hidden Draw System (HDS) that allows a user access their firearm legally from the holster, quickly and discreetly.

Abstract: An assembly for coupling an aesthetic member to an accessory. The assembly may include a base configured to be secured to the accessory. The assembly may include a topper configured to be removably coupled to the base, the topper including the aesthetic member, wherein the topper is removable to interchange the aesthetic member from the accessory.

Abstract: A shoe sole (1) for a sport shoe, the shoe sole including a midsole (2) with a forefoot area, a heel area and a midfoot area being arranged between the forefoot area and the heel area. The midsole includes a heel edge (21) and a midsole tip (22), wherein a longitudinal direction (LO) of the midsole (2) extends from the heel edge (21) to the midsole tip (22). The midsole further includes a top layer (23) and a base layer (24), wherein the midsole defines a plurality of recessed pockets (25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, 25e) which are open towards the top layer and wherein at least a some of the recessed pockets (25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, 25e) are in the longitudinal direction (LO) arranged one after another.

Abstract: A golf shoe with an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly includes a midsole and an outsole. At least one of the midsole or outsole comprises (i) a foamed material and (ii) a structure integrated with or embedded in the foamed material. The structure comprises a different material than the foamed material. The structure comprises a spineless structure with one or more members extending between a medial side and a lateral side of the midsole or the outsole to enhance a lateral support and a torsional strength or stiffness of the midsole or outsole. The structure has a shape or profile that is different than a shape or profile of a bottom of a subject's foot.

Abstract: The transforming shoe sole may have a sole body, a toe plate, a toe hinge, a heel, a heel hinge, a toe-angle push rod, and a heel-release mechanism. The transforming shoe sole may be a sole for a shoe that may be reconfigured between a flat shoe configuration and a heeled shoe configuration. The heel may pivot downwards and may lock into place to convert from the flat shoe configuration to the heeled shoe configuration. The heel-release mechanism may release the heel to pivot upwards into the sole body to convert from the heeled shoe configuration to the flat shoe configuration. A toe angle may change responsive to pivoting of the heel. The sole may be coupled to one or more straps, an enclosed upper, or both to form a complete shoe.

Abstract: In a shoe, an upper has an opening through which a foot of a wearer is inserted when the wearer puts on the shoe, and includes a shoelace tightening region located forward of the opening. A tape member is higher in rigidity than the upper body. A first portion is located in the shoelace tightening region and extends in a front-rear direction of the upper. A folded portion is contiguous to at least one of a front end portion and a rear end portion of the first portion. The folded portion is formed by folding the tape member downward when viewed from the first portion. A second portion extends downward from the folded portion. The first portion is sewn onto the upper body such that gaps through which a shoelace passes are provided between the first portion and the upper body.

Abstract: A one-piece body suit comprises a collar defining a high neck opening and a torso comprised of a four-way stretch fabric. The torso includes a thoracic region, an abdominal region, and a pelvic region. The thoracic region is connected to the collar and defines arm passages. The abdominal region is connected to the thoracic region. The pelvic region is connected to the abdominal region and defines leg passages. An entry opening for the one-piece body suit is positioned in a back of the torso. The entry opening is free of releasable mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: A golf shoe with an upper, a sole assembly, and an insert integrated with the sole assembly. The insert may provide an elastic response during a golf-related movement. The insert may comprise a plurality of legs extending from a central region of the insert to stiffen the shoe, the plurality of legs including a first set of symmetric legs extending between the central region and a forefoot region of the sole assembly and a second set of symmetric legs extending between the central region and a rearfoot region of the sole assembly. The first set of symmetric legs comprises a first and second leg that diverge to provide a longitudinally flexible forefoot region between the first and second leg. The second set of symmetric legs comprises a third and fourth leg that diverge to provide a longitudinally flexible rearfoot region between the third and fourth leg.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper and a sole each with a forward region with a forward center of loading and a rear region with a rear center of loading. The sole includes an insole, a midsole, and an outsole. Two integrated suspension elements include an upper suspension arm and a lower suspension arm that are joined at respective ends. The integrated suspension elements are disposed between at least a portion of the midsole and the outsole. The integrated suspension elements each have a center of compression generally aligned with the forward center of loading and the rear center of loading. The integrated suspension elements extend substantially laterally across a width of the midsole and the outsole.

Abstract: A training shoe includes a bottom sole, a midsole disposed above at least a portion of the bottom sole, one or more panels attached to one or both of the midsole and the bottom sole to define an enclosure for a person's foot, and a sidewall comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The sidewall may be disposed on at least a portion of the midsole and at least a portion of the one or more panels so as to define part of an external surface of the training shoe. The sidewall may extend upward past a bottom of the enclosure on either or both of an outer side of the training shoe and an inner side of the training shoe. The sidewall may extend from the outer side of the training shoe to the inner side of the training shoe along a rear of the training shoe.

Abstract: A method of making a cushioning member is provided. The method includes forming a first barrier member from a first material, the first barrier member including a first compartment and a second compartment. The method further includes forming a second barrier member from a second material different than the first material. The first compartment is provided with a first quantity of particulate matter and the second compartment is provided with a second quantity of particulate matter. The method further includes covering the first compartment with the second barrier member and covering the second compartment with the second barrier member.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a fluid-filled chamber including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a first segment extending between a medial side of the sole structure and a lateral side of the sole structure within the forefoot region, a second segment extending between the medial side of the sole structure and the lateral side of the sole structure within the forefoot region, and a web area disposed between and connecting the first segment and the second segment, the first barrier layer being attached to the second barrier layer within the web area.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an improved footwear and methods for making and using the improved footwear, to provide improved structural support and comfort for a user. Embodiments described herein also relate to an improved footwear including a multi-layered midsole configured to provide improved support and comfort during use, while also providing antimicrobial protection to the user's foot.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure. The sole structure has a longitudinal extension in a longitudinal direction and a vertical extension in a vertical direction and defines a plurality of recesses that extend into the sole structure at least in a transverse direction. The plurality of recesses includes a first row of recesses arranged toward the upper and a second row of recesses arranged vertically below the first row of recesses. Each recess of the plurality of recesses has, without external forces on the sole structure, a peripheral contour forming a shape of a lemniscate when viewed in the transverse direction and are larger in a first direction that in a second direction. The sole structure is configured such that, when an external force is applied to the sole structure, the plurality of recesses collapse in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising a sole structure and an upper. The sole structure includes an outsole that defines a ground engaging surface in at least a forefoot region of the sole structure, and the outsole includes at least one first ground engaging element that extends away from the ground engaging surface. The sole structure further includes a cushioning member that extends between the outsole and the upper, and the cushioning member is a supercritical foam with pockets of gas therein.