Abstract: Pyrrole derivatives of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a linear or branched C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, a C.sub.3-6 alkenyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxymethyl group, benzyl, a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms or alkyl radicals, a CO.sub.2 R group in which R represents a linear or branched C.sub.1-4 alkyl radical, phenyl or benzyl, or a CONR'R" group in which R' and R" each represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched C.sub.1-4 alkyl radical,R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a linear or branched C.sub.1-4 alkyl group,and R.sub.3 represents a 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl or 1H-imidazol-4-yl group, and their addition salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids are useful in therapeutics as .alpha..sub.2 -antagonists, and .alpha..sub.1 -agonists.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes an upper and a midsole which is disposed in a conventional manner below the upper. The midsole includes an elastomeric material and has a number of spaced-apart horizontal tubes extending the width of the midsole which are encapsulated in the elastomeric material. The tubes are hollow and lay side by side in a direction either perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shoe, parallel to the axis, or in any other direction functional for foot and shoe mechanics. The elastomeric material has a hardness less than the tubes and fills the space between the tubes. To visualize the midsole, a transparent window may be utilized.

Abstract: An outsole construction includes a forefoot cushion section in the forefoot region and a heel cushion section in the heel region, each surrounded by a stabilizing platform section. The cushion sections include a plurality of resilient, hollow ribs which extend at least slightly below the bottom surface of the platform section when not in contact with the ground. The platform section is preferably made of a harder material than the cushion sections to achieve a desired compromise between stability and cushioning. A pivot surface can be located in the ball portion of the forefoot region to facilitate pivoting as the foot contacts the ground. The pivot surface defines a cushioning air pocket between the outsole and the midsole.

Abstract: A shoe has a sole with an energy control system for shock absorption and for propulsion of the wearer. The energy control system includes a spring system and an overlying energy absorbing member located in a cavity in the midsole. The spring system includes a spring plate with a plurality of curved, resilient strips projecting there from. The resilient strips are deformed under the load of the foot of the wearer and then return to their original shape as the foot is lifted and the lead is removed. A support rib at the rear of each resilient strip directs the released energy in a forward force component as the strip returns to its uncompressed shape. An energy absorbing member, preferably a layer of urethane is provided over the spring system.