Articles of footwear and other foot-receiving devices including differently oriented impact-attenuation elements
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsMichael A. Aveni, Patricia L. Smaldone, Fred G. Fagergren
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AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsMichael A. Aveni, Patricia L. Smaldone, Fred G. Fagergren
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Impact-attenuation systems, e.g., for use in footwear, can help control foot positioning during a step cycle, e.g., to help reduce or eliminate misorientation of the foot, and the fatigue and/or strain that may result from such misorientation. Articles of footwear including such impact-attenuation systems may include: (a) an upper member; and (b) a sole structure engaged with the upper member. The sole structure may include: (i) a first impact-attenuating member located in a heel portion of the foot-supporting member, and (ii) a second, separate impact-attenuating member located at a rear, lateral heel portion. The second impact-attenuating member may be arranged at a different orientation with respect to the longitudinal direction as compared to the first orientation. Impact-attenuation systems having the characteristics described above, as well as methods of making and using products containing such systems, also are described.
An article of footwear, comprising:
A foot-receiving device, comprising:
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