Article of footwear with a replaceable ground-engaging member and method of attaching the ground-engaging member
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsPerry Auger, Troy Lindner, Peter A. Hudson
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AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsPerry Auger, Troy Lindner, Peter A. Hudson
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An article of footwear provided with snap-fit replaceable ground-engaging members, particularly snap-fit tips, and a kit and method for altering ground-engaging characteristics of an article of footwear such as an athletic shoe. An article of footwear according to the present invention includes a sole (and/or a footplate) having at least one ground-engaging member in snap-fit engagement therewith. In particular, the ground-engaging member is engageable under the application of a non-rotational force (especially a manual force). According to one aspect of the present invention, a clearly discernible feedback (especially an audible feedback, such as a click or a snapping sound) is provided to clearly indicate engagement between the ground-engaging member and the sole.
An article of footwear including an upper and a sole, the sole comprising,
An article of footwear including an upper and a sole, the sole comprising,
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