Sole comprising a reinforcing structure, shoe with such a sole, and method for the manufacture of such items

A sole for a shoe, comprising:

• a first reinforcing member located on a lateral side of the sole;
• a second reinforcing member located on a medial side of the sole;
• and
• a blade member comprising:
• a first blade portion located on the lateral side of the sole and connected to the first reinforcing member in a first region of the sole;
• and
• a second blade portion located on the medial side of the sole and connected to the second reinforcing member in the first region of the sole;
• wherein the first blade portion is vertically displaced from the first reinforcing member in a second region of the sole such that the first blade portion is separate from the first reinforcing member in the second region of the sole, and the second blade portion is vertically displaced from the second reinforcing member in the second region of the sole such that the second blade portion is separate from the second reinforcing member in the second region of the sole.