Article of footwear with color change portion and method of changing color

An article comprising:

• a first panel including a first surface defining an exterior surface of the article, the first panel including an aperture;
• and
• a color change portion attached to the first panel and extending at least partially across the aperture, the color change portion including (i) an outer surface recessed from the exterior surface of the first panel and (ii) a photonic lattice operable to receive an electrical signal to change a color of the color change portion.

An article comprising:

• a first panel including a first surface defining an exterior surface of the article, the first panel including an aperture;
• and
• a color change portion attached to the first panel and extending at least partially across the aperture, the color change portion including (i) an outer surface substantially flush with the exterior surface of the first panel and (ii) a photonic lattice operable to receive an electrical signal to change a color of the color change portion.