Abstract: An article of footwear includes at least one first cleat mounted on one side of the article of footwear and at least one second cleat mounted on an opposite side of the article of footwear. The at least one first cleat includes a first plurality of legs arranged in a first leg configuration wherein at least one first leg extends away from a longitudinal centerline of the article of footwear and at least one second leg extends toward the longitudinal centerline of the article of footwear. The at least one first leg has a first hardness and the at least one second leg has a second hardness, the second hardness different than the first hardness. The at least one second cleat is mounted on an opposite side of the article of footwear. The at least one second cleat includes a second plurality of legs arranged in a second leg configuration that is different than the first leg configuration.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a plurality of first cleats mounted on a first side of the article of footwear and a plurality of second cleats mounted on a second side of the article of footwear. Each of the first cleats includes at least one lateral leg and at least one medial leg, the at least one lateral leg having a first hardness and the at least one medial leg having a second hardness, wherein the first hardness is different than the second hardness. Each of the second cleats includes a limited number of legs, wherein all the limited number of legs on the at least one second cleat have a same hardness.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper. The sole structure includes a zoned plate with stability areas and flexure areas. The sole structure may further include a two-part midsole including a low recovery foam and a high recovery foam. In another embodiment, the sole structure includes reinforcing plate placed at a selected location between the zoned plate and a midsole. With this configuration, the sole structure encourages proper foot placement along the sole structure during a golf swing, thereby increasing shoe contact time with the ground and/or golf swing mechanics.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper. The sole structure includes a zoned plate with stability areas and flexure areas. The sole structure may further include a two-part midsole including a low recovery foam and a high recovery foam. In another embodiment, the sole structure includes reinforcing plate placed at a selected location between the zoned plate and a midsole. With this configuration, the sole structure encourages proper foot placement along the sole structure during a golf swing, thereby increasing shoe contact time with the ground and/or golf swing mechanics.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a plurality of first cleats mounted on a first side of the article of footwear and a plurality of second cleats mounted on a second side of the article of footwear. Each of the first cleats includes at least one lateral leg and at least one medial leg, the at least one lateral leg having a first hardness and the at least one medial leg having a second hardness, wherein the first hardness is different than the second hardness. Each of the second cleats includes a limited number of legs, wherein all the limited number of legs on the at least one second cleat have a same hardness.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole connected to the upper. The sole includes a plurality of cleat mounts. A plurality of cleats is releasably connected to the cleat mounts of the sole. Each of the plurality of cleats includes a mount coupling and a plurality of legs connected to the mount coupling. The mount coupling is configured to engage one of the plurality of cleat mounts and releasably connect the cleat to the sole. The plurality of legs includes at least one lateral leg having a first hardness and at least one medial leg having a second hardness, the first hardness different from the second hardness.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole connected to the upper. The sole includes a plurality of cleat mounts. A plurality of cleats is releasably connected to the cleat mounts of the sole. Each of the plurality of cleats includes a mount coupling and a plurality of legs connected to the mount coupling. The mount coupling is configured to engage one of the plurality of cleat mounts and releasably connect the cleat to the sole. The plurality of legs includes at least one lateral leg having a first hardness and at least one medial leg having a second hardness, the first hardness different from the second hardness.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole connected to the upper. The sole includes a plurality of cleat mounts. A plurality of cleats is releasably connected to the cleat mounts of the sole. Each of the plurality of cleats includes a mount coupling and a plurality of legs connected to the mount coupling. The mount coupling is configured to engage one of the plurality of cleat mounts and releasably connect the cleat to the sole. The plurality of legs includes at least one lateral leg having a first hardness and at least one medial leg having a second hardness, the first hardness greater than the second hardness.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole connected to the upper. The sole includes a plurality of cleat mounts. A plurality of cleats is releasably connected to the cleat mounts of the sole. Each of the plurality of cleats includes a mount coupling and a plurality of legs connected to the mount coupling. The mount coupling is configured to engage one of the plurality of cleat mounts and releasably connect the cleat to the sole. The plurality of legs includes at least one lateral leg having a first hardness and at least one medial leg having a second hardness, the first hardness greater than the second hardness.

Abstract: A footbed can be removed from a shoe that includes an outsole, an insole board above the outsole and cemented to the outsole, an upper cemented to the insole board, and a first heel cushion in a cavity formed in a heel portion of the insole board. The first heel cushion can be removed from the cavity, and a second heel cushion can be inserted in the cavity. The second heel cushion can have a different hardness value from the first heel cushion. The footbed can be re-inserted in the shoe above the insole board and over the second heel cushion.

Abstract: Support structures for footwear and the like include contact surface-contacting members (e.g., outsole structures) having an exterior surface that includes: (a) a recessed segment extending longitudinally from a forefoot to a heel portion, (b) plural lateral motion inhibiting traction elements in the lateral, forefoot portion, and (c) plural medial motion inhibiting traction elements in the lateral, heel portion. The recessed segment provides a flex line about which the medial and lateral sides of the surface-contacting member can move to independently engage and disengage from a contact surface as a wearer's weight shifts. In at least some structures, the lateral side of the foot-supporting member may be less flexible and/or more stable than the medial side. Support structures of the types described above can allow more of the surface-contacting member to remain in contact with the ground and provide a solid base or support for the movement or activity.

Abstract: Support structures for footwear and the like include contact surface-contacting members (e.g., outsole structures) having an exterior surface that includes: (a) a recessed segment extending longitudinally from a forefoot to a heel portion, (b) plural lateral motion inhibiting traction elements in the lateral, forefoot portion, and (c) plural medial motion inhibiting traction elements in the lateral, heel portion. The recessed segment provides a flex line about which the medial and lateral sides of the surface-contacting member can move to independently engage and disengage from a contact surface as a wearer's weight shifts. In at least some structures, the lateral side of the foot-supporting member may be less flexible and/or more stable than the medial side. Support structures of the types described above can allow more of the surface-contacting member to remain in contact with the ground and provide a solid base or support for the movement or activity.