EP3922124B1 - Schuhwerk mit geschichtetem passformsystem - Google Patents

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EP3922124B1
EP3922124B1 EP21188361.6A EP21188361A EP3922124B1 EP 3922124 B1 EP3922124 B1 EP 3922124B1 EP 21188361 A EP21188361 A EP 21188361A EP 3922124 B1 EP3922124 B1 EP 3922124B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
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    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
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    • A43B23/0205—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the material
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/1495—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with arch-supports of the bracelet type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C1/00—Shoe lacing fastenings
    • A43C1/04—Shoe lacing fastenings with rings or loops

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  • An article of footwear generally includes two primary elements: an upper and a sole structure.
  • the upper is often formed from a plurality of material elements (e.g., textiles, polymer sheet layers, polymer foam layers, leather, synthetic leather) that are stitched or adhesively bonded together to form a void within the footwear for comfortably and securely receiving a foot. More particularly, the upper forms a structure that extends over instep and toe areas of the foot, along medial and lateral sides of the foot, and around a heel area of the foot.
  • the upper may also incorporate a lacing system to adjust fit of the footwear, as well as permitting entry and removal of the foot from the void within the upper.
  • the upper may include a tongue that extends under the lacing system to enhance adjustability and comfort of the footwear.
  • the sole structure is secured to a lower portion of the upper and positioned between the foot and the ground.
  • the sole structure often includes a midsole and an outsole.
  • the midsole may be formed from a polymer foam material that attenuates ground reaction forces (i.e., provides cushioning) during walking, running, and other ambulatory activities.
  • the midsole may also include fluid-filled chambers, plates, moderators, or other elements that further attenuate forces, enhance stability, or influence the motions of the foot, for example.
  • the midsole may be primarily formed from a fluid-filled chamber.
  • the outsole forms a ground-contacting element of the footwear and is usually fashioned from a durable and wear-resistant rubber material that includes texturing to impart traction.
  • the sole structure may also include a sockliner positioned within the void of the upper and proximal a lower surface of the foot to enhance footwear comfort.
  • a conventional method of manufacturing an article of footwear involves the use of a lasting process. More particularly, a majority of the upper is formed and placed around a last, which has a general shape of a foot. Various processes are then utilized to conform the upper to the last, thereby imparting the general shape of the foot to the void within the upper. The sole structure is then secured to a lower area of the upper (e.g., through stitching or adhesive bonding) to substantially complete manufacturing.
  • Document US 2006/117606 A1 describes a shoe including a protective wrap disposed inside an upper, a sole portion disposed removably on a sole unit, and two side portions extending upwardly and respectively from two sides of the sole portion and connected to a fastening unit.
  • the fastening unit When the fastening unit is tightened, the fastening unit pulls the side portions, and the side portions lift the sole portion so that the protective wrap is wrapped tightly around the foot of the wearer.
  • the following discussion and accompanying figures disclose various configurations of an article of footwear that incorporates a layered fit system.
  • the footwear is disclosed, for purposes of example, as having the configuration of a basketball shoe.
  • Concepts associated with the footwear, including the layered fit system may also be applied to a variety of other athletic footwear types, including baseball shoes, cross-training shoes, cycling shoes, football shoes, running shoes, sprinting shoes, tennis shoes, golf shoes, soccer shoes, walking shoes, hiking boots, ski and snowboard boots, and ice and roller skates, for example.
  • the concepts may also be applied to footwear types that are generally considered to be non-athletic, including dress shoes, loafers, sandals, and work boots. A wide variety of footwear types may, therefore, incorporate the concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 An article of footwear 10 is depicted in Figures 1 and 2 as including a sole structure 20 and an upper 30. Sole structure 20 is secured to a lower area of upper 30 and extends between upper 30 and the ground. Upper 30 provides a comfortable and secure covering for a foot of a wearer. As such, the foot may be located within upper 30, which effectively secures the foot within footwear 10, and sole structure 20 extends under the foot to attenuate forces, enhance stability, or influence the motions of the foot, for example, Additional details of footwear 10 are depicted in the cross-sectional views of Figures 3A and 3B .
  • footwear 10 may be divided into three general regions: a forefoot region 11, a midfoot region 12, and a heel region 13.
  • Forefoot region 11 generally includes portions of footwear 10 corresponding with the toes and the joints connecting the metatarsals with the phalanges.
  • Midfoot region 12 generally includes portions of footwear 10 corresponding with an arch area of the foot.
  • Heel region 13 generally corresponds with rear portions of the foot, including the calcaneus bone.
  • Footwear 10 also includes a lateral side 14 and a medial side 15, which extend through each of regions 11-13 and correspond with opposite sides of footwear 10. More particularly, lateral side 14 corresponds with an outside area of the foot (i.e.
  • regions 11-13 and sides 14-15 are not intended to demarcate precise areas of footwear 10. Rather, regions 11-13 and sides 14-15 are intended to represent general areas of footwear 10 to aid in the following discussion. In addition to footwear 10, regions 11-13 and sides 14-15 may also be applied to sole structure 20, upper 30, and individual elements thereof.
  • Sole structure 20 includes a midsole 21, an outsole 22, and a sockliner 23.
  • Midsole 21 is secured to a lower surface of upper 30 and may be formed from a compressible polymer foam element (e.g., a polyurethane or ethylvinylacetate foam) that attenuates ground reaction forces (i.e., provides cushioning) when compressed between the foot and the ground during walking, running, or other ambulatory activities.
  • a compressible polymer foam element e.g., a polyurethane or ethylvinylacetate foam
  • midsole 21 may incorporate fluid-filled chambers, plates, moderators, or other elements that further attenuate forces, enhance stability, or influence the motions of the foot, or midsole 21 may be primarily formed from a fluid-filled chamber.
  • Outsole 22 forms a ground-contacting surface of sole structure 20 that is secured to a lower surface of midsole 21 and may be formed from a wear-resistant rubber material with texturing to impart traction.
  • Sockliner 23 is located within upper 30, as depicted in Figures 3A and 3B , and is positioned to extend under a lower surface of the foot.
  • this configuration for sole structure 20 provides an example of a sole structure that may be used in connection with upper 30, a variety of other conventional or nonconventional configurations for sole structure 20 may also be utilized. Accordingly, the structure and features of sole structure 20 or any sole structure utilized with upper 30 may vary considerably.
  • Various portions of upper 30 may be formed from one or more of a plurality of material elements (e.g., textiles, polymer sheets, foam layers, leather, synthetic leather) that are stitched or bonded together to form a void within footwear 10 for receiving and securing a foot relative to sole structure 20.
  • the void is shaped to accommodate the foot and extends along the lateral side of the foot, along the medial side of the foot, over the foot, around the heel, and under the foot.
  • Access to the void is provided by an ankle opening 31 located in at least heel region 13.
  • a lace 32 extends through various lace-receiving elements 33 and permits the wearer to modify dimensions of upper 30 to accommodate the proportions of the foot.
  • lace 32 permits the wearer to tighten upper 30 around the foot, and lace 32 permits the wearer to loosen upper 30 to facilitate entry and removal of the foot from the void (i.e., through ankle opening 31).
  • Lace-receiving elements 33 are depicted as having two configurations; (a) apertures extending through upper 30 and (b) loops of material. In further configurations, lace-receiving elements 33 may also be eyelets, grommets, hooks, D-rings, or any other structure that receives lace 32.
  • upper 30 includes a tongue 34 that extends between the interior void and lace 32 to enhance the comfort of footwear 10. In some configurations, upper 30 may incorporate a heel counter that limits heel movement in heel region 13 or a wear-resistant toe guard located in forefoot region 11.
  • a lasting process may be utilized in the manufacture of footwear 10. More particularly, a majority of upper 30 is formed and placed around a last, which has the general shape of a foot. In order to tighten upper 30 around the last, thereby imparting the general shape of the foot to the void within upper 30, a strobel material 35 may be secured to a lower perimeter of upper 30 and stretched across an area of the last corresponding with a lower surface of the foot. Sole structure 20 is then secured to the lower perimeter of upper 30 and strobel material 35 through one or a combination of adhesive bonding, thermal bonding, and stitching, for example.
  • upper 30 may include a throat area 36 and a lower area 37, as generally shown in Figures 1 and 2 .
  • Throat area 36 includes a portion of upper 30 that generally corresponds with an upper surface of the foot. More particularly, throat area 36 encompasses an area of upper 30 that includes lace 32, lace-receiving elements 33, and tongue 34.
  • Lower area 37 includes a portion of upper 30 that generally corresponds with a lower surface of the foot. More particularly, lower area 37 encompasses the area of upper 30 where the lower perimeter of upper 30 and strobel material 35 join with sole structure 20.
  • Footwear 10 incorporates a layered fit system 40 that assists with securing a foot within the void in upper 30. More particularly, layered fit system 40 ensures that portions of upper 30 lay against the foot and properly secure the foot within upper 30. As discussed in detail below, layered fit system 40 adjusts to accommodate feet with various proportions. As a result, layered fit system 40 may provide a more proper and secure fit for different people, each of which have feet with different proportions.
  • Layered fit system 40 primarily includes an outer layer 41 and an inner layer 42.
  • Outer layer 41 extends throughout upper 30 and forms a majority of an exterior surface of upper 30 and an interior surface of upper 30.
  • outer layer 41 may be formed from a plurality of material elements (e.g., textiles, polymer sheets, foam layers, leather, synthetic leather) that are stitched or bonded together to form a majority of upper 30.
  • Inner layer 42 is positioned inward of outer layer 41 and primarily located within the void in upper 30.
  • Inner layer 42 is also positioned in lateral side 14 and at a location corresponding with a forward area of midfoot region 12. As such, inner layer 42 is positioned to generally correspond with a ball of the foot, which includes the joints between the metatarsal bones and the proximal phalanges of the foot.
  • Layers 41 and 42 are secured to each other in throat area 36 and form a loop that provides the structure for one of lace-receiving elements 33. Although the manner of joining layers 41 and 42 in throat area 36 may vary, layers 41 and 42 are depicted as being secured (e.g., with stitching, bonding) to each other in an overlapping configuration. In lower area 37, layers 41 and 42 are secured to other elements of footwear 10 and in areas that are spaced from each other. More particularly, outer layer 41 is secured to one or both of (a) an edge of strobe! material 35 and (b) a peripheral area of an upper surface of sole structure 20.
  • Inner layer 42 is secured to one or both of (a) a central area of strobel material 35 and (b) a central area of the upper surface of sole structure 20. Additionally, inner layer 42 is unsecured in the peripheral area of sole structure 20.
  • the manner in which layers 41 and 42 are secured (e.g., with stitching, bonding) in lower area 37 and the specific element to which layers 41 and 42 are secured may vary. In general, however, outer layer 41 is secured at a position corresponding with or adjacent to the peripheral area of sole structure 20, and inner layer 42 is (a) secured at a position corresponding with or adjacent to the central area of sole structure 20 and (b) unsecured in the peripheral area.
  • Inner layer 42 is generally unsecured to other portions of footwear 100 between throat area 36 and the central area of sole structure 20. Inner layer 42 is, therefore, unsecured to the inward facing surface of outer layer 41, as well as areas of footwear 10 that form or are adjacent to the peripheral area of sole structure 20. Opposite ends of inner layer 42 are, however, secured (a) at the position corresponding with or adjacent to the central area of sole structure 20 and (b) to outer layer 41 to form the loop that provides the structure for one of lace-receiving elements 33.
  • Layers 41 and 42 are separate from or unsecured to each other between throat area 36 and lower area 37. That is, portions of layers 41 and 42 may lay against each other between areas 36 and 37, but are generally unsecured and may move, deflect, or stretch independently between areas 36 and 37.
  • An advantage of the independence between layers 41 and 42 relates to providing a more proper and secure fit for feet with different proportions.
  • FIG. 4A-4C An example of the manner in which layered fit system 40 operates to accommodate feet with different proportions is depicted in Figures 4A-4C , in which one of a foot 16, a foot 17, or a foot 18 is located within upper 30. Feet 16-18 have different proportions, with (a) foot 16 being larger than foot 17 and (b) foot 17 being larger than foot 18.
  • foot 16 effectively spans the entire width of sole structure 20 and substantially fills the void within upper 30. Note that layers 41 and 42 lay against each other in the region between throat area 36 and lower area 37, but a relatively small gap 19 is formed between layers 41 and 42 adjacent to the peripheral area of sole structure 20.
  • inner layer 42 ensures that sockliner 23 lays against foot 16 to assist with imparting a proper and secure fit.
  • foot 17 is located within the void in upper 30. Foot 17 has a lesser width than foot 16 and may span less of the width of sole structure 20 than foot 16. Note that layers 41 and 42 lay against each other in the region between throat area 36 and lower area 37, but a larger gap 19 (when compared to Figure 4A ) is formed between layers 41 and 42 adjacent to the peripheral area of sole structure 20. At the location of this gap, however, inner layer 42 assist with ensuring that sockliner 23 lays against foot 17 to impart a proper and secure fit.
  • foot 18 is located within the void in upper 30. Foot 18 has a lesser width than foot 17 and may span less of the width of sole structure 20 than foot 17. Note that layers 41 and 42 lay against each other in the region between throat area 36 and lower area 37, but an even larger gap 19 (when compared to Figures 4A and 4B ) is formed between layers 41 and 42 adjacent to the peripheral area of sole structure 20. At the location of this gap, however, inner layer 42 assist with ensuring that sockliner 23 lays against foot 18 to impart a proper and secure fit. Accordingly, layered fit system 40 adjusts to ensure that inner layer 42 lays against any of feet 16-18, thereby imparting a proper and secure fit.
  • Either of layers 41 and 42 may be formed from materials conventionally utilized in footwear uppers (e.g., textiles, polymer sheets, leather, synthetic leather), as well as other materials that exhibit suitable properties for layered fit system 40. Although many materials may be utilized, an advantage may be gained by selecting a material for inner layer 42 with relatively little stretch. Given that inner layer 42 lays against a foot and may provide some support for the foot, forming inner layer 42 from a material with relatively little stretch may ensure that inner layer 42 continues to impart support when placed in tension during walking, running, or cutting (i.e., side-to-side) movements. Other properties that may be beneficial for inner layer 42 include resistance to moisture (e.g., perspiration) and relatively high tensile strength.
  • moisture e.g., perspiration
  • footwear 10 and layered fit system 40 provide an example of one configuration for footwear 10 and layered fit system 40.
  • numerous features of footwear 10 and layered fit system 40 may vary to impart a variety of properties to footwear 10.
  • features or other aspects of layered fit system 40 may vary to tailor footwear 10 to particular athletic activities.
  • further configurations are discussed below, a variety of other configurations may also fall within the scope of the present discussion.
  • features from some configurations may be utilized in combination with features from other configurations.
  • inner layer 42 is depicted in Figure 3B as being secured at a position corresponding with a center of sole structure 20, inner layer 42 may be secured in other locations in the central area of sole structure 20.
  • Figure 5A depicts a configuration in which inner layer 42 is secured at a location that is approximately one-third of a distance from lateral side 14 and medial side 15.
  • Figure 5B depicts a configuration in which inner layer 42 is secured at a location that is approximately two-thirds of a distance from lateral side 14 and medial side 15.
  • inner layer 42 is secured at a position corresponding with the central area of sole structure 20 in each of these examples, inner layer 42 is generally unsecured in the peripheral area.
  • Outer layer 41 may be a single layer or a plurality of layers. Each layer may impart various properties. Referring to Figure 5C , outer layer 41 is depicted as having a thickness that includes an outer stratum 51, an intermediate stratum 52, and an inner stratum 53, each of which may be formed from different materials (e.g., textiles, polymer sheet layers, polymer foam layers, leather, synthetic leather).
  • outer stratum 51 may be an element of synthetic leather that imparts durability (e.g., wear-resistance) and stretch-resistance
  • intermediate stratum 52 may be an element of polymer foam that enhances the comfort of footwear 10
  • inner stratum 53 may be a textile element that is comfortable against the foot and absorbs moisture (e.g., perspiration).
  • Layered fit system 40 is depicted as being primarily located on lateral side 14. Referring to Figure 5D , however, inner layer 42 is depicted as being located on medial side 15. More particularly, inner layer 42 (a) is secured to a position corresponding with the central area of sole structure 20, (b) is unsecured in the peripheral area, and (c) extends through medial side 15.
  • FIG. 5E Another configuration is depicted in Figure 5E , wherein layered fit system 40 includes two inner layers 42 that (a) are secured to a position corresponding with the central area of sole structure 20, (b) are unsecured in the peripheral area, and (c) extend to each of lateral side 14 and medial side 15.
  • concepts associated with layered fit system 40 may be applied to either or both of sides 14 and 15 of footwear 10.
  • FIG. 6A A further configuration of footwear 10 is depicted in Figure 6A ,wherein inner layer 42 has greater width and extends through a larger portion of lateral side 14. Layers 41 and 42 form two lace-receiving loops 33.
  • a second inner layer 42 is associated with lateral side 14 and is positioned to extend through portions of regions 12 and 13. The second inner layer 42 is secured to the central area of sole structure 20 in heel region 13, extends upwardly at an angle towards midfoot region 12, and is secured to outer layer 41 and forms a lace-receiving element 33.
  • An advantage of this configuration is that the two inner layers 42 cooperatively provide support for the ball of the foot and a rear area of the foot.
  • FIG 7 Another configuration is depicted in Figure 7 , wherein inner layer 42 is located on medial side 15 and extends through midfoot region 12. Accordingly, the locations and extent of inner layer 42 in layered fit system 40 may vary considerably.
  • Figure 6C depicts footwear 10 as having a configuration of a tennis shoe
  • Figure 6D depicts footwear 10 as having a configuration of a sprinting shoe.
  • a wide variety of footwear types may incorporate the concepts disclosed herein.
  • outer layer 41 forms a part of or is integrated with the plurality of material elements that are stitched or bonded together to form a majority of upper 30.
  • outer layer 41 may be separate from the material elements forming upper 30 and may be formed of unitary (i.e., one-piece) configuration with inner layer 42.
  • Figures 8 and 9 depict a configuration wherein one portion of inner layer 42 is secured to an exterior of upper 30 and another portion of inner layer 42 is located within upper 120.
  • inner layer 42 (a) is secured to a position corresponding with the central area of sole structure 20 and (b) is unsecured in the peripheral area.
  • layers 41 and 42 are formed from a common element of material, which negates the overlapping configuration that joined layers 41 and 42 in prior configurations.
  • layers 41 and 42 may be secured to each other in throat area 36, layers 41 and 42 may also be unsecured in some configurations.
  • layers 41 and 42 lay adjacent to each other and define a plurality of alternating apertures that form the various lace-receiving elements 33, with lace 32 extending through the apertures.
  • outer layer 41 is secured at a position corresponding with a peripheral area of sole structure 20
  • inner layer 42 is (a) secured at a position corresponding with a central area of sole structure 20 and (b) unsecured in the peripheral area.
  • lace 32 is tightened, each of layers 41 and 42 are independently tightened around the foot through tension at each of the apertures forming lace-receiving elements 33.
  • Inner layer 42 also wraps around the foot to impart a proper and secure fit.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 depict a configuration wherein a strap 61 is used to adjust tension.
  • the material of strap 61 forms a loop on lateral side 14 that receives a ring 62 (e.g., a D-ring or double D-ring).
  • Strap 61 extends across upper 20 and to medial side 15, where strap 61 is joined to a fastener 63 (e.g., hook-and-loop fastener, magnetic fastener).
  • inner layer 42 extends through an opening 64 in upper 30 to form the loop with outer layer 41 that receives ring 62.
  • ring 62 is utilized to couple strap 61 to layers 41 and 42, other joining structures may be utilized, or strap 61 may be directly secured to the anchor element formed by layers 41 and 42.
  • layers 41 and 42 are depicted as being formed from a single element of material (i.e., unitary construction), and the combination of layers 41 and 42 may be termed an anchor layer, but layers 41 and 42 may also be joined elements.
  • Strap 61 is utilized to impart tension to at least inner layer 42, thereby helping to ensure that inner layer 42 wraps around and lays against the foot to impart a proper and secure fit.
  • the wearer may separate strap 61 from fastener 63, as depicted in Figure 14 , and pull upward on strap 61 to place at least inner layer 42 in tension. Once inner layer 42 contacts and wraps securely around the foot, the wearer may pull strap 61 to medial side 15 and secure strap 61 to fastener 63.
  • the end of strap 61 extends through ring 62 and is joined to upper 30 in throat area 36. Additionally, the end of strap 61 defines one or more of the apertures that form lace-receiving elements 33.
  • An advantage of this configuration is that the end of strap 61 may effectively reinforce the apertures in the area of strap 61.
  • Figure 15B depicts another configuration wherein inner layer 42 alone also forms a loop that receives ring 62. That is, the end of inner layer 42 extends through ring 62 and is joined to itself to form the loop that receives ring 62.
  • tensioning strap 61 induces inner layer 42 to provide support for the foot, thereby imparting a proper and secure fit.
  • ring 62 is utilized to couple strap 61 in the configurations of Figures 15A and 15B , other joining structures may be utilized, or strap 61 may be directly secured to the anchor element formed by one or both of layers 41 and 42.
  • footwear 10 includes an inner layer 71 located on lateral side 14, an inner layer 72 also located on lateral side 14, and an inner layer 73 located on medial side 15.
  • layers 71-73 correspond in function and structure to the various configurations of inner layer 42 discussed above.
  • layers 71-73 form anchor elements and assist with providing a proper and secure fit for feet with different proportions.
  • Inner layer 71 is positioned to generally correspond with a ball of the foot, which includes the joints between the metatarsal bones and the proximal phalanges of the foot. In comparison with configurations of inner layer 42 previously described, inner layer 71 exhibits greater width and covers, therefore, a greater area of the foot. Although the position of inner layer 71 may vary considerably, a center of inner layer 71 may be generally positioned at 60 to 80 percent of a distance from a rear surface of the void within upper 20 to a front surface of the void within upper 20. When dimensioned for a men's US size 9 shoe, for example, inner layer 71 may have a width of approximately 60 millimeters.
  • inner layer 71 may be a single sheet of material that (a) is secured at a position corresponding with the central area of sole structure 20, (b) is unsecured in the peripheral area, and (c) extends upward along the interior surface of upper 20 to throat area 36. In other configurations, inner layer 71 may be two or more separate sheets of material that impart an articulated aspect.
  • Inner layer 72 is positioned to generally correspond with a rear area of the foot. Although the position of inner layer 72 may vary considerably, a center of a portion of inner layer 72 that is adjacent to sole structure 20 may be generally positioned at 25 to 30 percent of a distance from the rear surface of the void within upper 20 to the front surface of the void within upper 20. That is, the portion of inner layer 72 that is (a) is secured in heel region 13 to a position corresponding with the central area of sole structure 20 and (b) is unsecured in the peripheral area may positioned at 25 to 30 percent of a distance from the rear to front surface of the void within upper 20. Additionally, inner layer 72 extends forwardly and at an upward angle along the interior surface of upper 20 to throat area 36.
  • Inner layer 73 is positioned to generally correspond with an arch of the foot. Although the position of inner layer 73 may vary considerably, a center of inner layer 73 may be generally positioned at 45 to 50 percent of a distance from the rear surface of the void within upper 20 to the front surface of the void within upper 20. When dimensioned for a men's US size 9 shoe, for example, inner layer 73 may have a width of at least 50 millimeters. In general, inner layer 73 (a) is secured at a position corresponding with the central area of sole structure 20, (b) is unsecured in the peripheral area, and (c) extends upward along the interior surface of upper 20 to throat area 36. In other configurations, inner layer 71 may be two or more separate sheets of material that impart an articulated aspect.
  • strap 74 may have various configurations, strap 74 may also exhibit any of the structures discussed above for strap 61. As such, strap 74 may interface with inner layer 73 in the same manner as strap 61 interfaced with layers 41 and 42 in Figures 12-15B . In operation, tensioning strap 74 induces inner layer 73 to provide support for the foot, thereby imparting a proper and secure fit.
  • an angle 75 is formed between (a) a first line that extends at a right angle to a longitudinal axis 76 of footwear 10 and (b) a second line that extends through two apertures forming the lace-receiving elements 33 positioned closest to a front of footwear 10. These two apertures are located between both of inner layers 71 and 73. In effect, this this location for the two apertures aligns lace 32 with the tensioning force that is generated between inner layers 71 and 73 during cutting movements, which may impart greater stability to footwear 10.

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  1. Ein Fußbekleidungsartikel (10), der Folgendes umfasst:
    eine Sohlenstruktur (20) mit einem peripheren Bereich und einem zentralen Bereich, der vom peripheren Bereich nach innen gerichtet ist; und
    ein Oberteil (30), das einen Hohlraum zur Aufnahme eines Fußes eines Trägers definiert, wobei das Oberteil (30) Folgendes aufweist:
    eine Innenschicht (42), die sich von einem Halsbereich (36) des Oberteils (30) zu einem unteren Bereich des Oberteils (30) erstreckt, wobei die Innenschicht (42) innerhalb des Hohlraums auf einer lateralen Seite (14) des Fußbekleidungsartikels (10) angeordnet ist, wobei die Innenschicht (42) im zentralen Bereich der Sohlenstruktur (20) befestigt ist, die Innenschicht (42) zwischen dem Halsbereich und dem zentralen Bereich der Sohlenstruktur (20) unbefestigt ist, und wobei ein Endbereich der Innenschicht (42) durch eine Öffnung (64) im Oberteil (30) auf einer lateralen Seite (14) verläuft; und
    einen Riemen (61), der mit dem Endbereich der Innenschicht (42) gekoppelt ist und an einem Befestigungselement (63) an der Außenfläche des Fußbekleidungsartikels (10) befestigt werden kann, wobei sich der Riemen (61) von der lateralen Seite (14) zu einer medialen Seite (15) des Fußbekleidungsartikels (10) erstreckt,
    wobei die Innenschicht (42) innerhalb des Hohlraums nur auf einer lateralen Seite (14) des Fußbekleidungsartikels (10) angeordnet ist,
    wobei die Innenschicht (42) eine erste Innenschicht (42) ist und der Riemen (61) ein erster Riemen (61) ist; und wobei
    das Oberteil Folgendes aufweist:
    eine zweite Innenschicht (42), die sich von einem Halsbereich (36) des Oberteils (30) zu einem unteren Bereich des Oberteils (80) erstreckt, wobei die zweite Innenschicht (42) innerhalb des Hohlraums nur auf einer lateralen Seite (14) des Fußbekleidungsartikels (10) angeordnet ist und sich durch einen Mittelfuß- und Fersenbereich des Oberteils (30) erstreckt, wobei die zweite Innenschicht (42) am zentralen Bereich der Sohlenstruktur (20) befestigt ist, wobei die zweite Innenschicht (42) zwischen dem Halsbereich (36) und dem zentralen Bereich der Sohlenstruktur (20) unbefestigt ist, und wobei ein Endbereich der zweiten Innenschicht (42) durch eine Öffnung (64) im Oberteil (30) an einer lateralen Seite (14) verläuft; und
    einen zweiten Riemen (61), der mit dem Endbereich der zweiten Innenschicht (42) gekoppelt ist und an einem Befestigungselement (33) an der Außenfläche des Fußbekleidungsartikels (10) befestigt werden kann, wobei sich der zweite Riemen (61) von der lateralen Seite (14) zu einer medialen Seite (15) des Fußbekleidungsartikels (10) erstreckt.
  2. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 1, wobei sich der Riemen (61) über (across) den Halsbereich (36) des Oberteiles (30) erstreckt.
  3. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 1, wobei sich die Innenschicht (42) nur in einem Abschnitt des Oberteils (30) befindet, der einen Fußballen aufnimmt.
  4. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 1, wobei sich die Innenschicht (42) durch einen Mittelfuß- (12) und Fersenbereich (13) des Oberteils (30) erstreckt.
  5. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Innenschicht (42) im Halsbereich (36) eine Schlaufe bildet.
  6. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 1, der ferner eine äußere Schicht (41) umfasst, die sich von einem Halsbereich (36) des Oberteiles (30) zu einem unteren Bereich des Oberteiles (30) erstreckt, und wobei die äußere Schicht (41) im peripheren Bereich der Sohlenstruktur (20) befestigt ist.
  7. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 6, wobei zumindest eine von der Außenschicht (41) und der Innenschicht (42) im Halsbereich (36) eine Schlaufe bildet.
  8. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 7, wobei die Außenschicht (41) ferner im Halsbereich (36) an der Innenschicht (42) befestigt ist.
  9. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 7, wobei die Außenschicht (41) und die Innenschicht (42) in einem Bereich zwischen dem Halsbereich (36) und dem unteren Bereich aneinander liegen.
  10. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 9, wobei die Außenschicht (41) und die Innenschicht (42) im genannten Bereich nicht befestigt sind und sich unabhängig voneinander bewegen, durchbiegen oder dehnen können, um eine geeignete und sichere Passform für Füße unterschiedlicher Proportionen bereitzustellen.
  11. Der Fußbekleidungsartikel (10) nach Anspruch 10, wobei ein Spalt (19) zwischen der Außenschicht (41) und der Innenschicht (42) angrenzend an den peripheren Bereich der Sohlenstruktur (20) ausgebildet ist.
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