Abstract: A footwear upper has a unitary knit structure with a knit outer face layer, a knit inner face layer, and a knit intermediate layer integrally knit to define forefoot, midfoot, and heel regions of the footwear upper. The knit intermediate layer is disposed between the knit outer face layer and the knit inner face layer at a plurality of first zones and absent from or present in a lesser amount or a lesser density in a plurality of second zones, the first zones alternating with the second zones in a longitudinal direction, and the unitary knit structure having a greater modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction in the first zones than in the second zones, and a greater breathability in the second zones than in the first zones. A method of manufacturing the footwear upper is disclosed.

Abstract: A footwear upper has a unitary knit structure with a knit outer face layer, a knit inner face layer, and a knit intermediate layer integrally knit to define forefoot, midfoot, and heel regions of the footwear upper. The knit intermediate layer is disposed between the knit outer face layer and the knit inner face layer at a plurality of first zones and absent from or present in a lesser amount or a lesser density in a plurality of second zones, the first zones alternating with the second zones in a longitudinal direction, and the unitary knit structure having a greater modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction in the first zones than in the second zones, and a greater breathability in the second zones than in the first zones. A method of manufacturing the footwear upper is disclosed.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a heel region including a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region including an anterior end of the article of footwear; a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole with a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end to the anterior end; a second cushioning element extending from the mid-foot region to the posterior end, the second cushioning element being formed of a different material than the first cushioning element; and a shell with a plurality of circumferentially-spaced apart protrusions, wherein each of the plurality of protrusions is directly coupled to the second cushioning element.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a heel region including a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region including an anterior end of the article of footwear; a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole with a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end to the anterior end; a second cushioning element extending from the mid-foot region to the posterior end, the second cushioning element being formed of a different material than the first cushioning element; and a shell with a plurality of circumferentially-spaced apart protrusions, wherein each of the plurality of protrusions is directly coupled to the second cushioning element.

Abstract: A footwear upper has a unitary knit structure with a knit outer face layer, a knit inner face layer, and a knit intermediate layer integrally knit to define forefoot, midfoot, and heel regions of the footwear upper. The knit intermediate layer is disposed between the knit outer face layer and the knit inner face layer at a plurality of first zones and absent from or present in a lesser amount or a lesser density in a plurality of second zones, the first zones alternating with the second zones in a longitudinal direction, and the unitary knit structure having a greater modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction in the first zones than in the second zones, and a greater breathability in the second zones than in the first zones. A method of manufacturing the footwear upper is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing a painted marbleized finish on an exposed wall or ceiling surface, or other exposed surfaces, specifically through the use of an applicator structure dimensioned and configured to apply, in a cooperative manner, first a base coat preferably of paint and secondly an accent coat of paint of a clearly distinguishable and contrasting color. The applicator is further used to accomplish a blending procedure of the accent coat and base coat with one another on the exposed surface being painted in a manner which will affect the visual appearance of natural marble on the surface being painted.