US 12,667,164 B2 · Article of footwear having a sole plate

Abstract

A sole structure that includes an outsole having an upper outsole and a lower outsole that is directly coupled with the upper outsole such that the outsole defines a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. The sole structure further includes a front cushioning member that is disposed within a front spacing that is defined between the upper outsole and the lower outsole, a plurality of first ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the upper outsole member, and a plurality of second ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the lower outsole member. The upper outsole and the lower outsole are each configured to engage with a ground surface. The front spacing is provided in the front portion of the outsole.

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Dependent claims

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper, the sole structure defining a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region, and comprising:

an outsole having an upper outsole and a lower outsole that is directly coupled with the upper outsole, the outsole defining a front portion within the forefoot region, a middle portion within the midfoot region, and a rear portion within the heel region;
a front cushioning member that is disposed within a front spacing that is defined between the upper outsole and the lower outsole;
a plurality of first ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the upper outsole within only the forefoot region;
and
a plurality of second ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the lower outsole,
wherein the upper outsole and the lower outsole are each configured to engage with a ground surface within the forefoot region.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Article of footwear having a sole plate

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Article of footwear having a sole plate

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Abstract

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