Abstract: A shoe having an upper and a sole structure, the shoe having a medial side, a lateral side, a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The sole structure includes ridges aligned around and emanating outwardly from an epicenter. The epicenter is disposed within the forefoot region and is closer to the medial side than the lateral side. The ridges are disposed in at least the forefoot region and the midfoot region. Spaces extend between respective ridges, and the ridges have a plurality of short portions defining heights that are smaller than heights of adjacent tall portions of the ridges. A flex zone is defined by at least some of the short portions and is configured to flex more than one or more stiffening zones of the sole.

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.

Abstract: An article of footwear defines a lateral side, a medial side, a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The article of footwear includes an upper, a first cushioning member directly coupled to the upper in the heel region, a second cushioning member directly coupled to the upper in the forefoot region, and a plate. The plate is configured as a unitary plate that extends continuously from the forefoot region to the heel region. The plate is directly coupled to each of the upper, the first cushioning member, and the second cushioning member. The plate extends through a gap that is defined between the first cushioning member and the second cushioning member.

Abstract: A sole structure that includes an outsole having an upper outsole and a lower outsole that is directly coupled with the upper outsole such that the outsole defines a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. The sole structure further includes a front cushioning member that is disposed within a front spacing that is defined between the upper outsole and the lower outsole, a plurality of first ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the upper outsole member, and a plurality of second ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the lower outsole member. The upper outsole and the lower outsole are each configured to engage with a ground surface. The front spacing is provided in the front portion of the outsole.

Abstract: An article of footwear defines a lateral side, a medial side, a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The article of footwear includes an upper, a first cushioning member directly coupled to the upper in the heel region, a second cushioning member directly coupled to the upper in the forefoot region, and a plate. The plate is configured as a unitary plate that extends continuously from the forefoot region to the heel region. The plate is directly coupled to each of the upper, the first cushioning member, and the second cushioning member. The plate extends through a gap that is defined between the first cushioning member and the second cushioning member.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear with an upper and a top portion attached to the upper. The sole structure can include an outsole with a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. The front portion and the middle portion of the outsole can be attached to the top portion. A front spacing can be defined between the front portion of the outsole and the top portion, and a rear spacing can be defined between the rear portion of the outsole and the top portion. Further, the sole structure can include at least one of a spike, a tooth, or a barb extending from a bottom surface of the outsole.

Abstract: A sole structure that includes an outsole having an upper outsole and a lower outsole that is directly coupled with the upper outsole such that the outsole defines a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. The sole structure further includes a front cushioning member that is disposed within a front spacing that is defined between the upper outsole and the lower outsole, a plurality of first ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the upper outsole member, and a plurality of second ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the lower outsole member. The upper outsole and the lower outsole are each configured to engage with a ground surface. The front spacing is provided in the front portion of the outsole.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure coupled to the upper and configured to engage with a ground surface. The sole structure includes a cushioning member and a unitary plate. The unitary plate includes an upper plate and a lower plate that extends from the upper plate. The lower plate is coupled to the upper plate at each of a front coupling point and a rear coupling point, such that a front spacing is defined between the front coupling point and the rear coupling point.

Abstract: A sole structure includes a forefoot region, a heel region, and a midfoot region. The sole structure further includes a first cushioning member disposed in the forefoot region, the midfoot region, and the heel region, a second cushioning member disposed below the first cushioning member and in the forefoot region and the midfoot region, and a sole plate. The sole plate includes an upper flange and a lower flange connected at a point such that the upper flange is above the lower flange, the upper flange is between the first cushioning member and the second cushioning member, and the lower flange is below the second cushioning member. The sole structure further includes an outsole disposed along a bottom of the sole structure, below the lower flange. A point at which the upper and lower flanges connect is spaced from the second cushioning member, thereby forming a spacing.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure defines a ground engaging surface and includes a cushion member and a rigid plate. The cushion member defines a bottom surface that forms a first portion of the ground engaging surface. The rigid plate includes a first segment positioned between the upper and the bottom surface of the cushion member, and a second segment that extends outward from the first segment. The second segment curves to extend along a lateral surface of the cushion member such that the second segment defines a first portion of an outermost lateral surface of the sole structure.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure defines a ground engaging surface of the article of footwear and includes an outsole and a sole plate positioned between the upper and the outsole. The sole plate extends along the ground engaging surface of the sole structure includes a rear portion, an anterior curved portion, and a posterior curved portion extending away from the upper between the rear portion and the anterior curved portion.

Abstract: A method for using an article of footwear while sitting in a chair capable of transitioning between at least first, second, and third states. The article of footwear includes an outsole. The outsole includes a medial wrap-up, a lateral wrap-up, and a heel wrap-up. The method includes positioning the article of footwear in a first footwear state while sitting in a chair first state. The method further includes positioning the article of footwear in a second footwear state while sitting in a chair second state. When in the second footwear state, the medial wrap-up deforms relative to the first footwear state. The method further includes positioning the article of footwear in a third footwear state while sitting in a chair third state. When in the third footwear state, the heel wrap-up deforms relative to the first footwear state.