CN116018079A

CN116018079A - Multifunctional sports shoes

Info

Publication number: CN116018079A
Application number: CN202180055608.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: G·莱弗蒂; C·莫兰奇
Original assignee: North Face Apparel Corp
Current assignee: North Face Apparel Corp
Priority date: 2020-07-22
Filing date: 2021-07-21
Publication date: 2023-04-25
Also published as: US20220022599A1; KR20230028806A; JP2023537231A; EP4185154A1; WO2022020530A1

Abstract

An athletic shoe may include an outsole. The outsole may include a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole. The outsole may include a forefoot region disposed adjacent to a second end of the outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot region may be formed of a first rock climbing rubber. The outsole may include a durable region disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel region and forefoot region. The athletic shoe may include an upper coupled to the outsole. The athletic shoe may include a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The athletic shoe may include a toe grip of the upper disposed adjacent to the upper.

Description

Multifunctional sports shoes

Background

U.S. patent No. 8,291,619, entitled "Skateboard shoes" and having a date of 2012, 10, 23, generally describes a shoe comprising a single molded sole having: a lateral section positioned at a front exterior portion of the sole, the lateral section being made of a first rubber material; a medial section positioned at a front interior portion of the sole and positioned adjacent to the lateral section, the medial section being made of a third rubber material; a heel section positioned at a rear portion of the sole, the heel section being made of a third rubber material; and an arch section positioned between the lateral or medial section and the heel section, the arch section being made of a second rubber material.

U.S. patent No. 6,931,768 entitled "skateboard shoe with sole of varying hardness (Skateboard shoe with sole of varying hardness)" and date 2005 at 8/23 generally describes a skateboard shoe having a sole with four sole inserts, each sole insert having a different hardness value: the lateral pad and toe pad are constructed of a low durometer (shore a) material, the medial pad is constructed of a medium durometer (shore a) material, and the heel pad is constructed of a high durometer (shore a) material.

U.S. patent publication 2012/0198728 entitled "sports shoe sole (Athletic shoe sole for personal transportation device) for personal transportation means" and date 2012, 8, 9 generally describes a shoe sole comprising a plurality of zones of different hardness, specifically designed for limiting athlete to increase wear resistance while optimizing flexibility, stability and performance. The zones may be strategically located at locations of the sole corresponding to specific foot anatomies and anticipated stress and wear levels.

U.S. patent publication 2003/015776, entitled "mountain climbing shoe with multi-hardness rubber sole (Climbing shoe with multiple hardness rubber sole)" and date 6/26 of 2003, generally describes a mountain climbing shoe that includes an upper portion and an outsole attached to the upper portion. The outsole of the toe portion has an edge region, a medial region, and an interior region. The edge regions will be made of a rubber polymer having a greater hardness than the middle region, and the middle region will be made of a rubber polymer having a greater hardness than the inner region. The edge region and the medial region will be generally U-shaped along the toe portion of the outsole of the mountain-climbing shoe.

U.S. patent publication 2015/0374066, entitled "sports shoe sole for personal transportation device (Athletic shoe sole for personal transportation device)" and date 2015, 12, 31, generally describes a sole comprising a plurality of zones of different hardness, specifically designed to increase wear resistance of the shoe while optimizing flexibility, stability and performance for extreme athletes. The zones may be strategically located at locations of the sole corresponding to specific foot anatomies and anticipated stress and wear levels.

U.S. patent publication 2010/0050475, entitled "footwear sole structure (Footwear sole structure)" and having a date of 3/4 of 2010, generally describes a shoe structure for athletic applications that includes an upper adapted and configured to at least partially cover an upper surface of a foot of a wearer of the shoe. The sole element is secured to the upper and is made of a relatively flexible and cushioning material. A plurality of multi-island platforms are secured to the sole element. The multi-island platform has different hardness levels. The stiffer multi-island platform is located in areas of the foot where stiffness is required to enhance footwear performance, and the more flexible multi-island platform is located in areas of the foot where flexibility is required to enhance footwear performance.

U.S. patent No. 9,833,039, entitled "upper and sole structure for an article of footwear (Uppers and sole structures for articles of footwear)" and date 2017, 12, 05, generally describes a sole structure and upper for an article of footwear that includes features to enhance footwear flexibility, dexterity, natural motor feel, and/or traction. Such articles of footwear may provide enhanced characteristics and feel for use in skateboarding and other activities.

Improvements are needed.

Disclosure of Invention

Multifunctional athletic shoes and/or methods of manufacturing multifunctional athletic shoes are described herein. An example multi-functional athletic shoe (e.g., skateboard shoe) may include an outsole. The outsole may include a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole. The outsole may include a forefoot region disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot region may be formed of a first rock climbing rubber (e.g., a viscous rubber). The forefoot region may include a smooth bottom surface. The outsole may include a durable region disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The durable region may be formed of durable rubber. The durable region may include a bottom surface that includes a tread pattern.

The example multi-functional athletic shoe may include a midsole disposed adjacent to an outsole. The midsole may include a foam material having a recess formed therein.

The example multi-functional athletic shoe may include an edge plate disposed at least partially in a recess of the midsole and extending from a midfoot of the midsole to a forefoot of the midsole.

The example multi-function athletic shoe may include an upper coupled to an outsole. The upper may include an upper portion, a medial shank portion, a lateral shank portion, and a heel portion.

The example multi-functional athletic shoe may include a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at a first end of the outsole over at least a portion of a heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The heel grip may be formed of a rock climbing rubber, such as a second rock climbing rubber, and may include a rounded edge in the shape of a cup that transitions vertically to horizontally. The bottom surface of the heel grip may include a tread portion and a smooth portion.

The example multi-functional athletic shoe may include a toe grip disposed adjacent to an upper of the upper and configured to cover only a medial portion of the upper. The toe grip may be formed of a rock climbing rubber, such as a second rock climbing rubber.

The example multi-function athletic shoe may include an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of the outsole. The adjustable strap may be configured to control the fit of the upper.

Multifunctional athletic shoes and/or methods of manufacturing multifunctional athletic shoes are described herein. An example multi-functional athletic shoe may include an outsole. The outsole may include a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole. The outsole may include a forefoot region disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot region may be formed of a first rock climbing rubber or a viscous rubber. The outsole may include a durable region disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The durable region may be formed of durable rubber.

The example multi-functional athletic shoe may include a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at a first end of the outsole over at least a portion of a heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The heel grip may be formed of rock climbing rubber.

The example multi-functional athletic shoe may include a toe grip disposed adjacent to an upper of the upper. The toe grip may be formed of a rock climbing rubber, such as a second rock climbing rubber.

Multifunctional athletic shoes and/or methods of manufacturing multifunctional athletic shoes are described herein. An example multi-functional athletic shoe may include an outsole. The outsole may include a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole. The outsole may include a forefoot region disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end. The outsole may include a durable region disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The forefoot region and the durable region may exhibit different coefficients of friction from each other.

The example multi-functional athletic shoe may include a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at a first end of the outsole over at least a portion of a heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The heel grip may exhibit a coefficient of friction that is greater than the coefficient of friction of the durable region.

The example multi-functional athletic shoe may include a toe grip disposed adjacent to an upper of the upper. The toe grip may be formed of rock climbing rubber.

Drawings

The following figures generally illustrate by way of example, and not by way of limitation, the various examples discussed in the present disclosure. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of example footwear according to this disclosure.

Fig. 2 shows an exploded view of the footwear of fig. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the footwear of FIG. 1.

Fig. 4 is a rear elevational view of the footwear of fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a top view of the footwear of fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a bottom view of the footwear of fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a lateral side view of the footwear of fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is a medial side view of the footwear of fig. 1.

Detailed Description

Multifunctional athletic shoes and/or methods of manufacturing multifunctional athletic shoes are described herein.

As used herein, a durable rubber may be or include a soft hiking rubber for achieving good dry and wet grip. The durable rubber may be or include a mixture of brominated butyl rubber, natural rubber, and/or polybutadiene rubber. As an example, the durable rubber may be or include a rubber composition exhibiting one or more of the following: hardness 60A (+/-5), din abrasion 180mm3 maximum loss, trouser tear 16N/mm, minimum stretch 11MPa, minimum 400% elongation at break, or maximum elastic 28%.

As used herein, the first rock climbing rubber (e.g., a tacky rubber) may be or include a rubber composite exhibiting high tear resistance, low elasticity, and low (30%) modulus to achieve optimal friction. The rock climbing rubber may be or include high content brominated butyl rubber with high cis polybutadiene and natural rubber. As an example, the rock climbing rubber may be or include a rubber composition exhibiting one or more of the following: hardness 70A (+/-5), din abrasion 220mm3 maximum loss, minimum trouser tear 18N/mm, minimum stretch 11MPa, minimum 400% elongation at break, or maximum elastic 18%.

As used herein, the second rock climbing rubber may be or include a mixture of natural rubber, high cis polybutadiene rubber, and/or EPDM rubber. The second rock climbing rubber may be or include high elasticity, high tear resistance and weather and ozone resistance. As an example, the second rock climbing rubber may be or include a rubber composition exhibiting one or more of the following: hardness 62A (+/-5), din abrasion 120mm3 maximum loss, minimum trouser tear 14N/mm, minimum tensile 11MPa, or minimum 450% elongation at break.

As shown in fig. 1-7, an example multi-functional athletic shoe 100 may include an outsole 110. Outsole 110 may be configured to engage the ground. Outsole 110 may be configured to engage a rock climbing surface, such as a rock climbing point. The outsole 110 may include one or more zones or surfaces configured for a particular utility, such as skiing or rock climbing. As an example, the outsole 110 may be configured to have durability to support use as athletic footwear, such as street shoes or skateboarding shoes. As another example, outsole 110 may include one or more zones or surfaces configured to support rock climbing. As such, outsole 110 may be configured for everyday street wear or skateboard wear while providing a specialized area or surface that facilitates rock climbing activities.

The outsole 110 may include a heel region 112 disposed adjacent to a first end 114 of the outsole 110. Heel region 112 may include one or more of durable rubber and a second rock climbing rubber. Heel region 112 may be formed from a durable rubber region and a second rock climbing rubber region. As an example, the bottom surface 116 of the heel region 112 may include a tread portion 116a and a smooth portion 116b. Tread portion 116a may comprise, consist essentially of, or be formed of a durable rubber. Smoothing portion 116b may include, consist essentially of, or be formed of a second rock climbing rubber, and heel region 112 of outsole 110 may extend from medial side 162 of outsole 110 to lateral side 164 of outsole 110. As an example, heel region 112 may include rounded edges that transition vertically to horizontally.

The outsole 110 may include a forefoot region 118 disposed adjacent a second end 120 of the outsole 110 opposite the first end 114. Forefoot region 118 may include an adhesive rubber such as a first rock climbing rubber. Forefoot region 118 may consist essentially of the first rock climbing rubber. Forefoot region 118 may be formed of a first rock climbing rubber. Forefoot region 118 may include a smooth bottom surface 122. The forefoot region 118 of the outsole 110 may extend from the medial side 162 of the outsole 110 to the lateral side 164 of the outsole 110.

The outsole 110 may include a durable region 124 disposed at a midfoot 125 of the outsole 110 interposed between the heel region 112 and the forefoot region 118. The durable region 124 may comprise durable rubber. The durable region 124 may consist essentially of durable rubber. The durable region 124 may be formed of durable rubber. The durable region 124 may include a bottom surface 126 that includes a tread pattern 128. The tread pattern 128 of the bottom surface 126 of the durable region 124 may include a plurality of alternating ridges 128a and channels 128b. The durable region 124 of the outsole 110 may extend from the medial side 162 of the outsole 110 to the lateral side 164 of the outsole 110.

Example multi-functional athletic shoe 100 may include midsole 130 disposed adjacent to outsole 110. Midsole 130 may include comfort portion 132. Comfort portion 132 may include a foam material. The foam material of comfort portion 132 may include Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA). Other foams and materials may be used. Comfort portion 132 may have a recess 134 formed therein.

Example multi-functional athletic shoe 100 may include an edge plate 136. An edge plate 136 may be disposed adjacent to midsole 130. As an example, the edge plate 136 may be disposed at least partially in the recess 134 of the midsole 130. The edge plate 136 may have a generally tear drop shape. The edge plate 136 may be a rigid plate. The edge plate 136 may include one or more slits to provide flexibility in the rigid plate. However, various shapes may be used. The edge plate 136 may be sized to extend from a midfoot 137 of the midsole 130 toward a forefoot 138 of the midsole 130.

Example multi-functional athletic shoe 100 may include an upper 140 disposed adjacent to outsole 110, midsole 130, or both. Upper 140 may be coupled to outsole 110. Upper 140 may include an upper portion or upper 142, a medial quarter portion 144, a lateral quarter portion 146, and a heel portion 148. Portions 142-148 of upper 140 are intended to be illustrative and do not limit the components of upper 140. Upper 140 may include various portions or components.

Example multi-functional athletic footwear 100 may include a heel grip 150. The heel grip 150 may have a cup shape configured with a concave cup to be disposed at the first end 114 of the outsole 110. A heel grip 150 may be disposed over at least a portion of heel region 112 of outsole 110 and at least a portion of heel portion 148 of upper 140. The heel grip 150 may form at least a portion of the heel region 112. Heel grip 150 may include a second rock climbing rubber. Heel grip 150 may consist essentially of a second rock climbing rubber. Heel grip 150 may be formed from a second rock climbing rubber. The heel grip 150 may include a cup-shaped rounded edge 152 that transitions vertically to horizontally. The bottom surface of the heel grip 150 may include the bottom surface 116 of the heel region 112 of the outsole 110. The bottom surface of the heel grip may include a tread portion and a smooth portion. The heel grip 150 may be formed as a one-piece molded piece.

Example multi-functional athletic shoe 100 may include toe grip 154 of upper 142 disposed adjacent to upper 140. Toe grip 154 may be disposed over only a portion of upper 142. The toe grip 154 may be configured to cover only a medial portion 156 of the upper 142 of the upper 140. Toe grip 154 may include a second rock climbing rubber. The toe grip may consist essentially of the second rock climbing rubber. Toe grip 154 may be formed of a second rock climbing rubber. The toe grip 154 may include a channel 158 formed therein.

Example multi-function athletic shoe 100 may include adjustable strap 160. Adjustable strap 160 may be disposed over a portion of upper 140 and coupled to medial side 162 of outsole 110 and lateral side 164 of outsole 110. Adjustable strap 160 may be configured to control the fit of upper 140 around the foot of a wearer.

Examples

Example 1: a multi-functional athletic shoe comprising: an outsole, comprising: a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole; a forefoot region disposed adjacent to a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot region formed of a first rock climbing rubber, wherein the forefoot region includes a smooth bottom surface; and a durable zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel and forefoot regions, the durable zone formed of durable rubber, wherein the durable zone comprises a bottom surface comprising a tread pattern; a midsole disposed adjacent to the outsole, the midsole comprising a foam material having a recess formed therein; an edge plate disposed at least partially in the recess of the midsole and extending from a midfoot of the midsole toward a forefoot of the midsole; an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper including an upper portion, a medial shank portion, a lateral shank portion, and a heel portion; a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip is formed of a second rock climbing rubber and includes a rounded edge of a vertical-to-horizontal transition of the cup shape, and wherein a bottom surface of the heel grip includes a tread portion and a smooth portion; a toe grip disposed adjacent to the upper of the upper and configured to cover only a medial portion of the upper, wherein the toe grip is formed of a second rock climbing rubber; and an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of the outsole, wherein the adjustable strap is configured to control the fit of the upper.

Example 2: the shoe of example 1, wherein the heel region of the outsole extends from the inner side of the outsole to the outer side of the outsole.

Example 3: the shoe of any of examples 1-2, wherein the forefoot region of the outsole extends from the medial side of the outsole to the lateral side of the outsole.

Example 4: the shoe of any of examples 1-3, wherein the durable region of the outsole extends from the medial side of the outsole to the lateral side of the outsole.

Example 5: the shoe of any one of examples 1-4, wherein the tread pattern of the bottom surface of the durable region comprises a plurality of alternating ridges and channels.

Example 6: the shoe of any of examples 1-5, wherein the foam material of the midsole comprises Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA).

Example 7: the shoe of any of examples 1-6, wherein the heel grip is formed as a one-piece molded piece.

Example 8: the shoe of any of examples 1-7, wherein the toe grip includes a channel formed therein.

Example 9: a multi-functional athletic shoe comprising: an outsole, comprising: a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole; a forefoot region disposed adjacent to a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot region formed of a first rock climbing rubber; and a durable zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, the durable zone formed of durable rubber; an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper including an upper portion, a medial shank portion, a lateral shank portion, and a heel portion; a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip is formed of a second rock climbing rubber; and a toe grip disposed adjacent to the upper of the upper, wherein the toe grip is formed of a second rock climbing rubber.

Example 10: the shoe of any of examples 1-9, wherein the heel region of the outsole extends from an interior side of the outsole to a exterior side of the outsole.

Example 11: the shoe of any of examples 1-10, wherein the forefoot region of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole.

Example 12: the shoe of any of examples 1-11, wherein the durable region of the outsole extends from an interior side of the outsole to a exterior side of the outsole.

Example 13: the shoe of any one of examples 1-12, wherein the tread pattern of the bottom surface of the durable region comprises a plurality of alternating ridges and channels.

Example 14: the shoe of any one of examples 1-13, further comprising a midsole disposed adjacent to the outsole.

Example 15: the shoe of any of examples 1-14, wherein the midsole comprises a foam material.

Example 16: the shoe of any of examples 1-15, wherein the foam material of the midsole comprises Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA).

Example 17: the shoe of any one of examples 1-16, further comprising an edge plate disposed adjacent to the midsole.

Example 18: the shoe of any one of examples 1-17, wherein the midsole includes a recess formed therein, and further comprising an edge plate disposed at least partially in the recess of the midsole.

Example 19: the shoe of any of examples 1-18, further comprising an edge plate disposed between the upper and the outsole.

Example 20: the shoe of any one of examples 1-19, wherein the edge plate extends from at least a midfoot of the midsole to a forefoot of the midsole.

Example 21: the shoe of any of examples 1-20, wherein the heel grip is formed as a one-piece molded piece.

Example 22: the shoe of any of examples 1-21, wherein the heel grip comprises a rounded edge of the cup shape that transitions vertically to horizontally, and wherein a bottom surface of the heel grip comprises a tread portion and a smooth portion.

Example 23: the shoe of any one of examples 1-22, wherein the toe grip includes a channel formed therein.

Example 24: the shoe of any one of examples 1-23, wherein the toe grip is configured to cover only a medial portion of the upper.

Example 25: the shoe of any one of examples 1-24, wherein the forefoot region includes a smooth bottom surface.

Example 26: the shoe of any one of examples 1-25, wherein the durable region comprises a bottom surface comprising a tread pattern.

Example 27: the shoe of any of examples 1-26, further comprising an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of the outsole, wherein the adjustable strap is configured to control the fit of the upper.

Example 28: a multi-functional athletic shoe comprising: an outsole, comprising: a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole, a forefoot region disposed adjacent to a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, and a durable region disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel region and the forefoot region, wherein the forefoot region and the durable region exhibit different coefficients of friction from each other; an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper including an upper portion, a medial shank portion, a lateral shank portion, and a heel portion; a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip exhibits the coefficient of friction that is greater than a coefficient of friction of the durable region; and a toe grip disposed adjacent to the upper of the upper, wherein the toe grip is formed of a second rock climbing rubber.

Example 29: the shoe of any of examples 1-28, wherein the heel region of the outsole extends from an interior side of the outsole to a exterior side of the outsole.

Example 30: the shoe of any of examples 1-29, wherein the forefoot region of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole.

Example 31: the shoe of any of examples 1-30, wherein the durable region of the outsole extends from an interior side of the outsole to a exterior side of the outsole.

Example 32: the shoe of any one of examples 1-31, wherein the tread pattern of the bottom surface of the durable region includes a plurality of alternating ridges and channels.

Example 33: the shoe of any one of examples 1-32, further comprising a midsole disposed adjacent to the outsole.

Example 34: the shoe of any one of examples 1-33, wherein the midsole comprises a foam material.

Example 35: the shoe of any of examples 1-34, wherein the foam material of the midsole comprises Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA).

Example 36: the shoe of any one of examples 1-35, further comprising an edge plate disposed adjacent to the midsole.

Example 37: the shoe of any one of examples 1-36, wherein the midsole includes a recess formed therein, and further comprising an edge plate disposed at least partially in the recess of the midsole.

Example 38: the shoe of any one of examples 1-37, further comprising an edge plate disposed between the upper and the outsole.

Example 39: the shoe of any one of examples 1-38, wherein the edge plate extends from at least a midfoot of the midsole to a forefoot of the midsole.

Example 40: the shoe of any one of examples 1-39, wherein the heel grip comprises a second rock climbing rubber.

Example 41: the shoe of any one of examples 1-40, wherein the heel grip is formed as a one-piece molded piece.

Example 42: the shoe of any of examples 1-41, wherein the heel grip comprises a rounded edge of the cup shape that transitions vertically to horizontally, and wherein a bottom surface of the heel grip comprises a tread portion and a smooth portion.

Example 43: the shoe of any one of examples 1-42, wherein the toe grip includes a channel formed therein.

Example 44: the shoe of any one of examples 1-43, wherein the toe grip is configured to cover only a medial portion of the upper.

Example 45: the shoe of any one of examples 1-44, wherein the forefoot region includes a smooth bottom surface.

Example 46: the shoe of any one of examples 1-45, wherein the durable region comprises a bottom surface comprising a tread pattern.

Example 47: the shoe of any of examples 1-46, further comprising an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of the outsole, wherein the adjustable strap is configured to control the fit of the upper.

Example 48: the shoe of any of examples 1-47, wherein the durable region of the outsole comprises durable rubber.

Claims

1. A multi-functional athletic shoe, comprising:

an outsole, comprising:

a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole,

a forefoot region disposed adjacent to a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, an

A durable zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel and forefoot regions,

wherein the forefoot region and the durable region exhibit different coefficients of friction from each other;

an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper including an upper, a medial shank portion, a lateral shank portion, and a heel portion;

a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip exhibits the coefficient of friction that is greater than a coefficient of friction of the durable region; and

a toe grip disposed adjacent to the upper of the upper.

2. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of claim 1, wherein the heel region of the outsole extends from an interior side of the outsole to an exterior side of the outsole.

3. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of any one of claims 1-2, wherein the forefoot region of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole.

4. A multi-purpose athletic shoe according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the durable region of the outsole extends from an interior side of the outsole to an exterior side of the outsole.

5. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of any one of claims 1-4, wherein the tread pattern of the bottom surface of the durable region includes a plurality of alternating ridges and channels.

6. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of any one of claims 1-5, further comprising a midsole disposed adjacent to the outsole.

7. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of claim 6, wherein the midsole comprises a foam material.

8. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of claim 7, further comprising an edge plate disposed adjacent to the midsole.

9. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of claim 6, wherein the midsole includes a recess formed therein, and further comprising an edge plate disposed at least partially in the recess of the midsole.

10. A multi-function athletic shoe according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the heel grip is formed as a one-piece molded piece.

11. A multi-function athletic shoe according to claim 10, wherein the heel grip includes a rounded edge of the cup shape that transitions vertically to horizontally, and wherein a bottom surface of the heel grip includes a tread portion and a smooth portion.

12. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of any one of claims 1-11, wherein the toe grip is configured to cover only a medial portion of the upper.

13. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of any one of claims 1-12, wherein the toe grip includes a channel formed therein.

14. A multi-purpose athletic shoe according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the forefoot region includes a smooth bottom surface.

15. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of any one of claims 1-14, wherein the durable region includes a bottom surface including a tread pattern.

16. A multi-functional athletic shoe, comprising:

an outsole, comprising:

a heel region disposed adjacent to a first end of the outsole,

a forefoot region disposed adjacent to a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot region formed of a first rock climbing rubber, wherein the forefoot region includes a smooth bottom surface, an

A durable zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel and forefoot regions, the durable zone formed of durable rubber, wherein the durable zone comprises a bottom surface comprising a tread pattern;

a midsole disposed adjacent to the outsole, the midsole comprising a foam material having a recess formed therein;

an edge plate disposed at least partially in the recess of the midsole and extending from a midfoot of the midsole toward a forefoot of the midsole;

a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel region of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip is formed of a second rock climbing rubber and includes a rounded edge of the cup shape that transitions vertically to horizontal, and wherein a bottom surface of the heel grip includes a tread portion and a smooth portion;

a toe grip disposed adjacent to the upper of the upper and configured to cover only a medial portion of the upper, wherein the toe grip is formed of a third rock climbing rubber; and

an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of the outsole, wherein the adjustable strap is configured to control the fit of the upper.

17. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of claim 16, wherein the heel region of the outsole extends from the inner side of the outsole to the outer side of the outsole.

18. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of any one of claims 16-17, wherein the forefoot region of the outsole extends from the medial side of the outsole to the lateral side of the outsole.

19. The multi-purpose athletic shoe of any one of claims 16-18, wherein the durable region of the outsole extends from the medial side of the outsole to the lateral side of the outsole.

20. The multi-function athletic shoe of any one of claims 16-19, wherein the tread pattern of the bottom surface of the durable region includes a plurality of alternating ridges and channels.