Abstract: An article of footwear with adjustable cleat members is disclosed. The heights of each cleat member can be adjusted independently. Each cleat member engages a cleat rotating member associated with the sole of the article. The cleat rotating member may be engaged through a hole in a top portion of a sole structure of the article of footwear. The cleat rotating member can be turned to adjust the height of the cleat member.

Abstract: A shoe cleat for installation on a non-cleated shoe provides a disk shaped base having opposing surfaces with a ground surface engaging protuberance on one base surface, and a threaded sole engaging screw on the opposing base surface. A cleat wrench releasably engages with outer peripheral configuration of the surface engage protuberance and allows the cleat to be threadably engaged in a shoe sole by a user.

Abstract: A shoe stud and receptacle, the shoe stud including a ground-engaging part and the two components are adapted to be secured together by a multi-start threaded connection comprising a screw-threaded spigot on one of the two components adapted to be inserted with rotation into a screw-threaded socket on the other component, and a locking means of the components which is arranged to become interengaged to resist unscrewing of the assembly, the locking means comprising a primary locking means and at least one secondary locking member, the primary locking means comprising a ring of posts extending axially from one of the components and a ring of teeth on the other component, the posts engaging between the teeth, and wherein the or each secondary locking member is adapted to engage with a post to maintain the interengagement of the primary locking means.

Abstract: A shoe stud and receptacle, the shoe stud including a ground-engaging part and the two components are adapted to be secured together by a multi-start threaded connection comprising a screw-threaded spigot on one of the two components adapted to be inserted with rotation into a screw-threaded socket on the other component, and a locking means of the components which is arranged to become interengaged to resist unscrewing of the assembly, the locking means comprising a primary locking means and at least one secondary locking member, the primary locking means comprising a ring of posts extending axially from one of the components and a ring of teeth on the other component, the posts engaging between the teeth, and wherein the or each secondary locking member is adapted to engage with a post to maintain the interengagement of the primary locking means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the footwear industry. More specifically, the present invention concerns a device that, inserted in soles for footwear, allows the user to equip his or her own footwear, mechanically and easily, with anti-slip serrated nails in the presence of snow or ice or other slippery material on the paved surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleat (1) for a shoe, especially for a golf shoe, which cleat can be attached to the bottom side (2) of a sole (3). To improve the grip of the shoe at the ground especially when playing golf the invention is characterized in that the cleat (1) has a cleat base body (4) which can be connected with the sole (3) and that at least one extension (5) is arranged at the cleat base body (4) which extends to the ground, wherein the vertical projected area (AF) of the end of the extension (5) which is facing the ground is arranged at least partially, preferably completely, outside of the vertical projected area (AG) of the cleat base body (4). Furthermore, the invention relates to a shoe sole with such a cleat as well as to a shoe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the footwear industry. More specifically, the present invention concerns a device that, inserted in soles for footwear, allows the user to equip his or her own footwear, mechanically and easily, with anti-slip serrated nails in the presence of snow or ice or other slippery material on the paved surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a traction device for a terrain engaging element. The traction device defines a stud having a head portion and a shank portion extending from the head portion and adapted to be secured into the terrain engaging element. A plurality of spherical carbide pellets are bonded together on and to surfaces of the head. The carbide pellets are provided in multiple layers extending across the head surface. The carbide pellets are provided in a stacked relationship to each other so that during use the carbide pellets are capable of being individually dislodged to reveal a carbide pellet of an underlying layer.

Abstract: A cleat holder is fixed to an underside of footwear and comprises a base and a hub projecting from. The hub includes a plurality of lobes on an outer periphery thereof and a screw-threaded bore. Grooves are defined in a side of the base, each groove having a portion extending to an indentation between two adjacent lobes. A shoe cleat comprises a cleat body and a screw-threaded spigot projecting from the cleat body. The screw-threaded spigot is releasably engageable with the screw-threaded bore of the cleat holder through rotary insertion. Protrusions are formed on a side of the cleat body and located around the screw-threaded spigot. Each protrusion of the shoe cleat is retained in place by an associated groove and an associated indentation of the cleat holder when the screw-threaded spigot is in the engaged position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleat for providing traction for footwear. The cleat provides traction and durability without damaging turf when in use.

Abstract: A replaceable spike for sport shoes, molded from a durable plastic-type material, comprising a main body, concavo-convex disc having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has a threaded post extending outwardly for removably attaching the spike to the sole of the shoe. The bottom portion, which is connected to the top portion, contains a plurality of nubs extending outwardly from the bottom portion for providing traction between the shoe and a supporting ground surface, while alleviating damage to the ground surface. Preferably, the nubs are at least three different sizes (small, medium, and large), based upon a fractal-like design, to provide surface roughness on multiple scales for increased traction.

Abstract: An adjustable depth traction device for an athletic shoe which allows the shoe to be easily adapted to various terrains and course requirements. The present invention provides a traction device for an athletic shoe, typically a golf shoe, comprised of a base portion having a first length protrusion, and a second insert portion adapted to be attached to the first portion wherein the second insert portion has a length substantially greater than the first portion. Therefore, if the terrain warrants use of a long traction device and the course being played allows for use of such a device, the insert can be attached to the base portion. However, if the course does not allow use of such a long traction device, the insert can be easily and quickly removed from the base.

Abstract: The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12 and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 are formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12. While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations, they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.

Abstract: A golf shoe spike includes a disk having a plurality of stubs extending from the underside thereof and a hole defined centrally therethrough. The disk has a recess defined in the underside and a plurality of protrusions extend radially inward from the periphery defining the recess. A bolt has a head and a threaded shank which extends through the hole of the disk and the head has a plurality of notches defined in the periphery thereof so as to receive the protrusions therein.

Abstract: A stud for sport shoes wherein the shoes are provided with internally threaded sockets for receiving the stud, the stud comprises: a main body portion having an upper and a lower surface; a shank extending outwardly from the upper surface of the body portion and having an outer dimension enabling the same to be threadably received within the threaded sockets of the sport shoe; and a plurality of concentric spaced apart ridges extending outwardly from the lower surface of the body portion to provide traction between the shoe and a supporting surface.

Abstract: A stud for sport shoes wherein the shoes are provided with internally threaded sockets for receiving the stud, the stud comprises: a main body portion having an upper and a lower surface; a shank extending outwardly from the upper surface of the body portion and having an outer dimension enabling the same to be threadably received within the threaded sockets of the sport shoe; and a plurality of concentric spaced apart ridges extending outwardly from the lower surface of the body portion to provide traction between the shoe and a supporting surface.

Abstract: A spike shoe construction including a socket carrying a ribbed insert mounted on and spaced from an outer sole with each socket carrying a reusable lock for locking spikes installed in the socket. Each spike in turn carries a lock which is non-reusable in that it is so distorted or broken when removed to render it inoperative.

Abstract: In a stud and socket combination for studded footwear, a moulded plastics socket (1) provides a threaded axial hole (5) bounded by an inner ring (9). A co-axial outer ring (10) is radially separated from the inner ring to leave an annular space (11). A plastics stud moulding (19) comprises an externally threaded sleeve (21) which can be screwed into the socket hole and a co-axial ring (26) which is spaced radially outwards from the sleeve to slide over the inner socket ring (9) and enter the annular space (11) when the stud and socket are assembled. Four part-cylindrical webs (29) project axially from the ring (26) into the space (11) and provide four axially-extending locking ribs (28) at 90.degree. intervals which project radially outwards from the ring. On the inner surface of the outer ring (10) of the socket are formed four corresponding formations providing recesses (15) to receive the ribs (28). Each recess is bordered on one side by a lead-in ramp (16) and on the other side by a stop block (17).

Abstract: The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12 and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 are formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12. While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations, they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.

Abstract: Athletic shoe sole having cleats with exchangeable gripping elements designed such that the threaded mounting studs for gripping elements are firmly anchored to the sole, and that the associated caps of the gripping elements can be detached therefrom without damage or destruction to the threaded studs. This is achieved in that each threaded stud (2) and the screw-on cap (5, 5a) is in the shape of a cone whose broad base faces the shoe sole (1). The thread is a single or multiple thread (4) having only partial turns of screw threads. Finally, run-on surfaces (12, 13) effective during screw-on of lock elements (10, 11) of the cap are less inclined relative to the plane of the sole (1) than the flank surfaces that act as locking surfaces (14, 15) which are also inclined.

Abstract: A sports shoe or boot has a sole of flexible plastic material, with gripping projections or studs of a wear-resistant material thereon; disposed between the sole and a bearing surface on the projection is a compressible ring member, to produce a cushioning effect.

Abstract: The invention is with respect to fixing studs in the shoe soles. A sport shoe, as an example of the invention has pockets in its sole, into each of which the wider base plate at the end of a stud may be slipped and then locked in position tightly by a keeper washer with outward lock parts on its edge locking into grooves in the walls of the pocket like a bayonet-joint. For stopping the stud turning in its pocket it may have a hollow in its base locking onto an unround horn or the like on the floor of the pocket.

Abstract: A metal heel cap containing a plurality of downward pointing spikes enables walking on surfaces which are slippery due to coating of ice or moss. A plurality of thumbscrews are used to secure a pair of heel caps to the heels of the wearers shos when slippery footing is encountered. The heel caps are removed when non-slippery footing is reached.