Athletic systems

An article of footwear configured to transition between a neutral position and a banked position, the article of footwear comprising:

• an upper;
• and
• a sole structure coupled to the upper, the sole structure comprising:
• a sleeve extending from a first end to a second end, the sleeve including:
• a first plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first plate extending from the first end to the second end;
• a second plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second plate, the second plate extending from the first end toward the second end, wherein the second plate includes a first spike and a second spike;
• a brace coupling the first plate to the second plate, wherein the first plate is movable relative to the second plate via the brace;
• and
• a first cushioning element disposed between the first plate and the second plate, the first cushioning element is configured to transition between a resting state and a compressed state;
• wherein, in the resting state, a plane extending along the second surface of the first plate is parallel with a ground surface,
• wherein, in the compressed state, the plane extending along the second surface of the first plate forms an angle between the ground surface and the plane,
• wherein in the neutral position, the first cushioning element is in the resting state, and
• wherein in the banked position, a force applied to the first plate compresses the first cushioning element into the compressed state.

An article of footwear comprising:

• an upper;
• and
• a sole structure coupled to the upper, the sole structure comprising:
• a sleeve extending from a first end to a second end, the sleeve including:
• a first plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first plate extending from the first end to the second end;
• a second plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second plate, the second plate including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion;
• a brace coupling the first plate to the second plate, the brace comprising a flexible material;
• a first cushioning element disposed between the first plate and the second plate, the first cushioning element is configured to be compressed when a first force is applied to the first plate, and the first cushioning element configured to apply a second force to the first plate when the first force is removed;
• and
• a second cushioning element including a first surface configured to receive the first plate, and a second surface disposed opposite to the first surface of the second cushioning element.