Abstract: An upper of an article of footwear comprises a plurality of stretch zones each having a respective stretching capability. Suitable example stretch zones may include four-way stretch zones, two-way stretch zones, and/or lock-out zones. In some examples, an upper having a plurality of stretch zones comprises a single continuous piece of material configured to have regions of different stretching capability. The single piece of material may comprise a layered material having two stretchable outer layers, wherein a plurality of stretch zones of the piece of material are defined by corresponding intermediate layers disposed at selected locations between the outer layers. Examples of intermediate layers providing two-way stretch, four-way stretch, and little or no stretch are disclosed.

Abstract: A bag assembly (20) comprises a bag (15) having an insert (16) attached thereto. The insert (16) has stowed and operative conditions. In the stowed condition, the insert (16) is accommodated within a pocket (74) within the bag (15). In the operative condition, the insert (16) extends from the bag (15) so that the insert and the bag can be so positioned as to substantially cover the internal surfaces of a toddler seat (114) of a shopping trolley (100), as well as portions of the trolley, including nearby top edges of the basket portion (104) and the handlebar (122) of the shopping trolley.