Reel based closure system

A reel based closure device comprising:

• a base;
• a housing;
• a spool about which a tension member is windable;
• and
• a knob that is operably coupled with the spool to effect winding of the spool;
• wherein the base is coupleable with the housing with a material disposed between the base and housing.

An article of footwear comprising:

• a sole;
• an upper;
• and
• a reel based closure device that is coupled with the upper, the reel based closure device including:
• a base;
• a housing;
• a spool about which a tension member is windable;
• and
• a knob that is operably coupled with the spool to effect winding of the spool;
• wherein the base is coupleable with the housing with the upper disposed between the base and housing.

A method of coupling a reel based closure device with an article of footwear, the method comprising:

• providing a reel based closure device that includes:
• a base;
• a housing;
• a spool about which a tension member is windable;
• and
• a knob that is operably coupled with the spool to effect winding of the spool;
• positioning the base on an inner side of an upper of the footwear;
• positioning the housing on an outer side of the upper;
• and
• coupling the base with the housing such that the upper is disposed between the base and housing.