US20150059209A1 - Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component With An Integral Knit Ankle Cuff - Google Patents

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US20150059209A1
US20150059209A1 US14/013,446 US201314013446A US2015059209A1 US 20150059209 A1 US20150059209 A1 US 20150059209A1 US 201314013446 A US201314013446 A US 201314013446A US 2015059209 A1 US2015059209 A1 US 2015059209A1
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Denis Dekovic
John Droege
Windra Fahmi
Jeongwoo Lee
Daniel A. Podhajny
Karl Seamarks
Doug D. Wilken
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Priority to PCT/US2014/043596 priority patent/WO2015030914A1/en
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Priority to EP14744221.4A priority patent/EP3038486B1/en
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Priority to CN201520211522.6U priority patent/CN205125236U/zh
Priority to CN201610013357.2A priority patent/CN105455286B/zh
Priority to CN201410433503.8A priority patent/CN104413996B/zh
Priority to CN201420492344.4U priority patent/CN204317632U/zh
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  • the sole structure may include a midsole and an outsole.
  • the midsole may be formed from a polymer foam material that attenuates ground reaction forces to lessen stresses upon the foot and leg during walking, running, and other ambulatory activities.
  • the outsole is secured to a lower surface of the midsole and forms a ground-engaging portion of the sole structure that is formed from a durable and wear-resistant material.
  • the sole structure may also include a sockliner positioned within the void and proximal a lower surface of the foot to enhance footwear comfort.
  • the upper generally extends over the instep and toe areas of the foot, along the medial and lateral sides of the foot, and around the heel area of the foot.
  • the upper may extend upward and around the ankle to provide support or protection for the ankle.
  • Access to the void on the interior of the upper is generally provided by an opening in a heel region of the footwear.
  • a lacing system is often incorporated into the upper to adjust the fit of the upper, thereby permitting entry and removal of the foot from the void within the upper.
  • the lacing system also permits the wearer to modify certain dimensions of the upper, particularly girth, to accommodate feet with varying dimensions.
  • the upper may include a tongue that extends under the lacing system to enhance adjustability of the footwear, and the upper may incorporate a heel counter to limit movement of the heel.
  • the upper of athletic footwear may be formed from multiple material elements.
  • the materials may be selected based upon various properties, including stretch-resistance, wear-resistance, flexibility, air-permeability, compressibility, and moisture-wicking, for example.
  • the toe area and the heel area may be formed of leather, synthetic leather, or a rubber material to impart a relatively high degree of wear-resistance.
  • Leather, synthetic leather, and rubber materials may not exhibit the desired degree of flexibility and air-permeability for various other areas of the exterior. Accordingly, the other areas of the exterior may be formed from a synthetic textile, for example.
  • the exterior of the upper may be formed, therefore, from numerous material elements that each impart different properties to the upper.
  • An intermediate or central layer of the upper may be formed from a lightweight polymer foam material that provides cushioning and enhances comfort.
  • an interior of the upper may be formed of a comfortable and moisture-wicking textile that removes perspiration from the area immediately surrounding the foot.
  • the various material elements and other components may be joined with an adhesive or stitching. Accordingly, the conventional upper is formed from various material elements that each impart different properties to various areas of the footwear.
  • an article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper.
  • a knitted component including an upper and an integral knit ankle cuff is incorporated into the article of footwear.
  • the upper and the integral knit ankle cuff are formed as a one-piece knit element.
  • the knit element defines a portion of an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper, with the interior surface defining a void for receiving a foot.
  • the integral knit ankle cuff is formed of unitary knit construction with the upper as a one-piece knit element and extends above a throat area of the upper.
  • the knit component incorporates features to assist with providing entry for a foot of a wear, providing comfort to a wearer, and to assist with orientation of the upper of the article of footwear when being worn.
  • the invention provides an article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the upper including a knitted component that is formed of unitary knit construction, the knitted component including: a foot region forming a substantial majority of the upper, the foot region extending through a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the article of footwear, the foot region including an instep area that extends between a medial side and a lateral side of the upper; an ankle region forming a portion of the upper that extends above the foot region, the ankle region including an ankle cuff that defines a throat opening to a void within the upper for receiving a foot; wherein the ankle cuff is formed of unitary knit construction with at least the instep area of the foot region and a portion of foot region disposed on the medial side and lateral side in the heel region; and wherein the ankle cuff further comprises at least one malleolus zone disposed on at least one of the medial side and the lateral side of the upper, the at least
  • the invention provides an article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the upper including a knitted component that is formed of unitary knit construction, the knitted component including: a foot region forming a substantial majority of the upper, the foot region extending through a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the article of footwear, the foot region including an instep area that extends between a medial side and a lateral side of the upper; an ankle region forming a portion of the upper that extends above the foot region, the ankle region including an ankle cuff that defines a throat opening to a void within the upper for receiving a foot; the instep area further including a stretch padding zone surrounded by and formed of unitary knit construction with the instep area, the stretch padding zone being disposed between the medial side and the lateral side of the upper along a top portion of the article of footwear; the strech padding zone being configured to stretch in a lateral direction across the article of footwear between an unstretched condition and a stretched
  • the invention provides an article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the upper including a knitted component that is formed of unitary knit construction, the knitted component including: a foot region forming a substantial majority of the upper, the foot region extending through a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the article of footwear, the foot region including an instep area that extends between a medial side and a lateral side of the upper; an ankle region forming a portion of the upper that extends above the foot region, the ankle region including an ankle cuff that defines a throat opening to a void within the upper for receiving a foot; and wherein the knitted component further comprises a tied-lace receiving aperture formed into at least one of the instep area and the ankle cuff, the tied-lace receiving aperture being configured to receive loose ends of a tied lace within an interior of the upper.
  • FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear
  • FIG. 2 is a medial side view of an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear
  • FIG. 3 is a lateral side view of an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear
  • FIG. 4 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear
  • FIG. 5 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a knitted component incorporated into an upper of an article of footwear
  • FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of an exemplary embodiment of a knit cuff of an article of footwear
  • FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of an exemplary embodiment of a knit cuff including an aperture for receiving a tied lace;
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged front view of an exemplary embodiment of a knit cuff including an aperture receiving a tied lace;
  • FIG. 9 is an enlarged front view of an exemplary embodiment of a knit cuff including an aperture for receiving a tied lace shown in phantom;
  • FIG. 10 is an enlarged lateral side view of a knit cuff including an exemplary embodiment of a malleolus zone
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a malleolus zone taken along the line shown in FIG. 10 ;
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged lateral side view of a knit cuff including an exemplary embodiment of a malleolus zone
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged lateral side view of a knit cuff including an exemplary embodiment of a malleolus zone undergoing stretching;
  • FIG. 14 is an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear including a knit cuff with a malleolus zone;
  • FIG. 15 is an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear including a knit cuff with a malleolus zone having a foot of a wearer inserted;
  • FIG. 16 is an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear including a knit cuff with a malleolus zone with a foot of a wearer disposed inside;
  • FIG. 17 is an enlarged front view of a knit cuff including a feature to assist with orientation of the upper;
  • FIG. 18 is an enlarged front view of a knit cuff including an exemplary embodiment of a stretch padding zone in an non-stretched condition
  • FIG. 19 is an enlarged front view of a knit cuff including an exemplary embodiment of a stretch padding zone in a stretched condition.
  • FIG. 20 is a representational view of an exemplary looping diagram for manufacturing a knitted component incorporating a stretch padding zone.
  • FIGS. 1 through 20 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear incorporating a knitted component including an upper and an integral knit ankle cuff.
  • the individual features of the knitted component as described herein may be used in combination or may be provided separately in different configurations for articles of footwear.
  • any of the features may be optional and may not be included in any one particular embodiment of a knitted component.
  • FIGS. 1 through 4 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an article of footwear 100 , also referred to simply as article 100 .
  • article of footwear 100 may include a sole structure 110 and an upper 120 .
  • article 100 is illustrated as having a general configuration suitable for soccer, concepts associated with article 100 may also be applied to a variety of other athletic footwear types, including baseball shoes, basketball shoes, cycling shoes, football shoes, tennis shoes, running shoes, training shoes, walking shoes, and hiking boots, 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. Accordingly, the concepts disclosed with respect to article 100 may be applied to a wide variety of footwear types.
  • article 100 may be divided into three general regions: a forefoot region 10 , a midfoot region 12 , and a heel region 14 , as shown in FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 .
  • Forefoot region 10 generally includes portions of article 100 corresponding with the toes and the joints connecting the metatarsals with the phalanges.
  • Midfoot region 12 generally includes portions of article 100 corresponding with an arch area of the foot.
  • Heel region 14 generally corresponds with rear portions of the foot, including the calcaneus bone.
  • Article 100 also includes a lateral side 16 and a medial side 18 , which extend through each of forefoot region 10 , midfoot region 12 , and heel region 14 and correspond with opposite sides of article 100 .
  • lateral side 16 corresponds with an outside area of the foot (i.e., the surface that faces away from the other foot), and medial side 18 corresponds with an inside area of the foot (i.e., the surface that faces toward the other foot).
  • Forefoot region 10 , midfoot region 12 , and heel region 14 and lateral side 16 , medial side 18 are not intended to demarcate precise areas of article 100 . Rather, forefoot region 10 , midfoot region 12 , and heel region 14 and lateral side 16 , medial side 18 are intended to represent general areas of article 100 to aid in the following discussion.
  • medial side 18 may also be applied to sole structure 110 , upper 120 , and individual elements thereof.
  • sole structure 110 is secured to upper 120 and extends between the foot and the ground when article 100 is worn.
  • sole structure 110 may include one or more components, including a midsole, an outsole, and/or a sockliner or insole.
  • sole structure 110 may include an outsole 112 that is secured to a lower surface of upper 120 and/or a base portion configured for securing sole structure 110 to upper 120 .
  • outsole 112 may be formed from a wear-resistant rubber material that is textured to impart traction.
  • outsole 112 includes a plurality of cleat members 114 that are configured to provide traction with a ground surface.
  • sole structure 110 provides an example of a sole structure that may be used in connection with upper 120
  • a variety of other conventional or nonconventional configurations for sole structure 110 may also be used. Accordingly, in other embodiments, the features of sole structure 110 or any sole structure used with upper 120 may vary.
  • sole structure 110 may include a midsole and/or a sockliner.
  • a midsole may be secured to a lower surface of an upper and in some cases 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 midsole may incorporate plates, moderators, fluid-filled chambers, lasting elements, or motion control members that further attenuate forces, enhance stability, or influence the motions of the foot.
  • the midsole may be primarily formed from a fluid-filled chamber that is located within an upper and is positioned to extend under a lower surface of the foot to enhance the comfort of an article.
  • upper 120 defines a void within article 100 for receiving and securing a foot relative to sole structure 110 .
  • the void is shaped to accommodate the foot and extends along a lateral side of the foot, along a medial side of the foot, over the foot, around the heel, and under the foot.
  • Upper 120 includes an exterior surface 121 and an opposite interior surface 122 . Whereas exterior surface 121 faces outward and away from article 100 , interior surface 122 faces inward and defines a majority or a relatively large portion of the void within article 100 for receiving the foot. Moreover, interior surface 121 may lay against the foot or a sock covering the foot. Access to the void is provided by a throat opening 140 located in at least heel region 14 .
  • the foot may be inserted into upper 120 through throat opening 140 , and the foot may be withdrawn from upper 120 through throat opening 140 .
  • an instep area 150 extends from ankle opening 140 in heel region 14 over an area corresponding to an instep of the foot to an area adjacent to forefoot region 10 .
  • a lace 154 extends through various lace apertures in upper 120 and permits the wearer to modify dimensions of upper 120 to accommodate proportions of the foot. More particularly, lace 154 permits the wearer to tighten upper 120 around the foot, and lace 154 permits the wearer to loosen upper 120 to facilitate entry and removal of the foot from the void (i.e., through throat opening 140 ). In addition, a portion of upper 120 in instep area 150 extends under lace 154 to enhance the comfort of article 100 .
  • upper 120 may include additional elements, such as (a) a heel counter in heel region 14 that enhances stability, (b) a toe guard in forefoot region 10 that is formed of a wear-resistant material, and (c) logos, trademarks, and placards with care instructions and material information.
  • additional elements such as (a) a heel counter in heel region 14 that enhances stability, (b) a toe guard in forefoot region 10 that is formed of a wear-resistant material, and (c) logos, trademarks, and placards with care instructions and material information.
  • lace 154 may extend through pairs of lace apertures that are disposed along either side of instep area 150 .
  • pairs of lace apertures may include a plurality of outer lace apertures 152 and a plurality of inner lace apertures 153 .
  • Plurality of outer lace apertures 152 may be disposed at a first location along instep area 150 .
  • Plurality of inner lace apertures 153 may be disposed at a second location along instep area 150 that is located more inward towards the middle of upper 120 than outer lace apertures 152 on each of lateral side 16 and medial side 18 .
  • outer lace apertures 152 and inner lace apertures 153 may be offset along instep area 150 in the longitudinal direction.
  • lace 154 may pass through an inner lace aperture 153 , extend under knitted component 130 along interior surface 122 , and exit knitted component 130 through an outer lace aperture 152 to continue along exterior surface 121 . Lace 154 may continue passing through plurality of apertures 152 , 153 in this manner throughout instep area 150 .
  • Knitted component 130 may, for example, be manufactured through a flat knitting process and extends through each of each of forefoot region 10 , midfoot region 12 , and heel region 14 , along both lateral side 16 and medial side 18 , over forefoot region 10 , and around heel region 14 .
  • knitted component 130 forms substantially all of upper 120 , including exterior surface 121 and a majority or a relatively large portion of interior surface 122 , thereby defining a portion of the void within upper 120 .
  • knitted component 130 may also extend under the foot.
  • a strobel sock or thin sole-shaped piece of material is secured to knitted component 130 to form a base portion of upper 120 that extends under the foot for attachment with sole structure 110 .
  • a seam extends vertically through heel region 14 , as depicted in FIG. 4 , to join edges of knitted component 130 .
  • knitted component 130 forms portions of both of exterior surface 121 and interior surface 122
  • a polymer layer or a skin layer may be bonded with areas of knitted component 130 , as disclosed in U.S. Ser. No. 13/079,653 to Dua, entitled “Article Of Footwear Having A Knit Upper With A Polymer Layer”, filed on Apr. 4, 2011 and published on Oct. 4, 2012 as U.S. Patent Application Publication 2012/0246973, the disclosure of which application is entirely incorporated herein by reference.
  • article 100 may include an integral knit ankle cuff 160 for covering at least a portion of an ankle of the wearer.
  • upper 120 extends upward and covers a portion of the ankle.
  • upper 120 may be divided into two general regions: a foot region 20 and an ankle region 30 , as shown in FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 .
  • Foot region 20 extends through each of forefoot region 10 , midfoot region 12 , and heel region 14 and generally encompasses portions of upper 120 corresponding with the foot.
  • foot region 20 corresponds with portions of upper 120 that are intended to be below the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus (i.e., the bony prominences on each side of the ankle) of the wearer.
  • Ankle region 30 is primarily located in heel region 14 and generally encompasses portions of upper 120 corresponding with the ankle.
  • ankle region 30 corresponds with portions of upper 120 that are intended to cover and extend above the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus.
  • boundary region 200 separates foot region 20 from ankle region 30 .
  • boundary region 200 defines the portion of upper 120 where ankle cuff 160 begins to extend upwards from foot region 20 .
  • boundary region 200 may demarcate the portion of knitted component 130 where the properties of the knit structure associated with ankle cuff 160 , for example, a stich type, a yarn type, or characteristics associated with different stitch types or yarn types, including aesthetics, stretch, thickness, air permeability, and abrasion-resistance, may be varied from the remaining portion of upper 120 .
  • boundary region 200 may be visibly indicated on upper 120 by virtue of differences in the knit structure or other indicia. In other cases, however, boundary region 200 may not be visible on upper 120 and the portion of upper 120 associated with foot region 20 and ankle region 30 may have a continuous appearance.
  • Ankle cuff 160 is located in ankle region 30 and forms an ankle part of knitted component 130 .
  • a remainder of knitted component 130 which is located in foot region 20 , forms a foot part of knitted component 130 .
  • the foot part of knitted component 130 covers the foot of the wearer
  • the ankle part of knitted component 130 which includes ankle cuff 160 , covers the ankle of the wearer when article 100 is worn.
  • ankle cuff 160 and the ankle part of knitted component 130 may be formed of unitary knit construction with the foot part of knitted component 130 .
  • ankle cuff 160 forms a circular, oval, or otherwise continuous and rounded throat opening 140 that provides access to the void within upper 120 .
  • Throat opening 140 may have relatively large dimensions that allow the foot to pass through and into the void. In some embodiments, throat opening 140 may stretch to accommodate the foot.
  • ankle cuff 160 may have dimensions that are smaller than an average ankle diameter. Therefore, ankle cuff 160 may remain somewhat stretched and lay firmly against the ankle once the foot is located within the void. Accordingly, ankle cuff 160 and other portions of knitted component 130 in ankle region 30 may be formed to have stretch properties.
  • knitted component 130 may include one or more features to assist with providing entry for a foot of a wear, providing comfort to a wearer, and to assist with orientation of upper 120 of article 100 when being worn.
  • ankle cuff 160 may include features that are configured to correspond with the lateral and medial malleolus bones of a wearer.
  • ankle cuff 160 includes malleolus zone 164 disposed on each of lateral side 16 and medial side 18 of upper 120 . As described in more detail below, malleolus zone 164 provides a knit structure on ankle cuff 160 that allows for increased stretch and comfort to a wearer of article 100 . Additionally, malleolus zone 164 may assist with maintaining an orientation of upper 120 on a foot of a wearer by covering and closely fitting to the malleolus bones of the wearer.
  • knitted component 130 may further include a tied-lace receiving aperture 162 .
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be disposed on a portion of instep area 150 and/or ankle cuff 160 proximate to or adjacent to boundary region 200 between foot region 20 and ankle region 30 . With this configuration, tied-lace receiving aperture may be located approximately where lacing apertures 152 , 153 end at a top portion of a lacing region of upper 120 .
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be configured to receive a tied and knotted lace, for example, lace 154 .
  • Knitted component 130 extends throughout upper 120 and forms a majority of interior surface 122 , thereby defining a portion of the void within upper 120 . Although seams may be present in knitted component 130 , a majority of knitted component 130 has a substantially seamless configuration. Moreover, knitted component 130 may be formed of unitary knit construction. As utilized herein, a knitted component (e.g., knitted component 130 ) is defined as being formed of “unitary knit construction” when formed as a one-piece element through a knitting process. That is, the knitting process substantially forms the various features and structures of knitted component 130 without the need for significant additional manufacturing steps or processes.
  • a unitary knit construction may be used to form a knitted component having structures or elements that include one or more courses of yarn or other knit material that are joined such that the structures or elements include at least one course in common (i.e., sharing a common yarn) and/or include courses that are substantially continuous between each of the structures or elements. With this arrangement, a one-piece element of unitary knit construction is provided.
  • knitted component 130 may be joined to each other (e.g., edges of knitted component 130 being joined together) following the knitting process, knitted component 130 remains formed of unitary knit construction because it is formed as a one-piece knit element. Moreover, knitted component 130 remains formed of unitary knit construction when other elements (e.g., a lace, logos, trademarks, placards with care instructions and material information, structural elements) are added following the knitting process.
  • elements e.g., a lace, logos, trademarks, placards with care instructions and material information, structural elements
  • the primary elements of knitted component 130 are a knit element 131 and an inlaid strand 132 .
  • Knit element 131 is formed from at least one yarn that is manipulated (e.g., with a knitting machine) to form a plurality of intermeshed loops that define a variety of courses and wales. That is, knit element 131 has the structure of a knit textile.
  • Inlaid strand 132 extends through knit element 131 and passes between the various loops within knit element 131 . Although inlaid strand 132 generally extends along courses within knit element 131 , inlaid strand 132 may also extend along wales within knit element 131 . Advantages of inlaid strand 132 include providing support, stability, and structure.
  • inlaid strand 132 assists with securing upper 120 around the foot, limits deformation in areas of upper 120 (e.g., imparts stretch-resistance), and operates in connection with lace 154 to enhance the fit of article 100 .
  • U.S. Patent Application Publication 2012/0233882 to Huffa, et al. which was referenced above and incorporated herein, provides discussion of the manner in which knitted component 130 may be formed, including the process of inlaying or otherwise locating inlaid strand 132 within knit element 131 .
  • inlaid strand 132 may extend through knit element 131 in an upwards direction from sole structure 110 towards instep area 150 .
  • inlaid strand 132 may extend between each inner lace aperture 153 and each outer lace aperture 152 and extend back in a downwards direction from instep area 150 towards sole structure 110 .
  • inlaid strand 132 may form a loop around outer lace aperture 152 , while inner lace aperture 153 is located outside of the loop. With this configuration, inlaid strand 132 may reinforce outer lace aperture 152 .
  • inlaid strand 132 extending around outer lace aperture 152 may assist with providing support and/or stability to a foot of a wearer.
  • inlaid strand 132 may be tensioned when lace 154 is tightened, and inlaid strand 132 resists stretch in upper 120 .
  • inlaid strand 132 assists with securing upper 120 around the foot and operates in connection with lace 154 to enhance the fit of article 100 .
  • lace 154 is disposed through the loop formed by inlaid strand 132 and allows adjustment of the fit of upper 120 by pulling lace 154 tight.
  • inlaid strand 132 may extend around outer lace aperture 152 while remaining within knit element 131 . That is, inlaid strand 132 may extend through knitted component 130 within one or more courses and/or wales of knit element 131 . In other embodiments, however, inlaid strand 132 may exit knit element 131 at one or more portions so as to be exposed on exterior surface 121 and/or interior surface 122 .
  • instep area 150 extending between medial side 18 and lateral side 16 may be formed of unitary knit construction with upper 120 and ankle cuff 160 .
  • the portion of knitted component 130 forming instep area 150 may be substantially continuous with the remaining portion of knitted component forming upper 120 and ankle cuff 160 .
  • instep area 150 is joined through knitting to upper 120 along each of a lateral side and a medial side of instep area 150 such that instep area 150 and upper 120 include at least one course in common and/or include courses that are substantially continuous.
  • instep area 150 is joined through knitting to ankle cuff 160 forward of throat opening 140 such that instep area 150 and ankle cuff 160 include at least one course in common and/or include courses that are substantially continuous.
  • knitted component 130 has a generally Y-shaped configuration that is outlined by an outer perimeter.
  • the outer perimeter includes a front perimeter edge 510 , a lateral perimeter edge 500 , and a medial perimeter edge 502 disposed opposite lateral perimeter edge 500 .
  • the outer perimeter edge of knitted component 130 also includes a pair of heel edges, including a lateral heel edge 504 and a medial heel edge 506 .
  • knitted component 130 may further include an inner perimeter that will be associated with and define throat opening 140 , described above.
  • the inner perimeter of knitted component 130 includes inner perimeter edge 508 .
  • lateral heel edge 504 and medial heel edge 506 When incorporated into an article of footwear, including footwear 100 , front perimeter edge 510 , lateral perimeter edge 500 , medial perimeter edge 502 , and at least a portion of lateral heel edge 504 and medial heel edge 506 lays against an upper surface of sole structure 110 and may be joined to a strobel sock or sockliner. In addition, lateral heel edge 504 and medial heel edge 506 are joined to each other and extend vertically in heel region 14 of article 100 . In some embodiments of an article of footwear, a material element may cover a seam between lateral heel edge 504 and medial heel edge 506 to reinforce the seam and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the footwear.
  • Knitted component 130 may include instep area 150 that is formed of unitary knit construction with the remaining portion of upper 120 and ankle cuff 160 , as described above.
  • instep area 150 includes plurality of lace apertures 152 , 153 disposed in knitted component 130 .
  • lace apertures 152 , 153 may extend through knitted component 130 and are configured to receive a lace, including lace 154 .
  • lace apertures 152 , 153 are formed directly into knitted component 130 by knitting. In other embodiments, however, lace apertures 152 , 153 may include additional reinforcing elements added to knitted component 130 .
  • instep area 150 may further include tied-lace receiving aperture 162 .
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be disposed on a portion of instep area 150 and/or ankle cuff 160 proximate to or adjacent to boundary region 200 .
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be formed in a similar manner as lace apertures 152 , 153 .
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be formed directed into knitted component 130 using a button-hole stitch or other suitable type of stitch. In other embodiments, tied-lace receiving aperture 162 is optional and may be omitted.
  • each of lateral side 16 and medial side 18 may be associated with a single inlaid strand 132 that alternately passes through knit element 131 and extends outside of knit element 131 at portions of knitted component 130 .
  • inlaid strand 132 exits knit element 131 at various portions of knitted component 130 along each of lateral perimeter edge 500 and medial perimeter edge 502 before extending back into knit element 131 .
  • a single inlaid strand 132 may be used for each of lateral side 16 and medial side 18 of upper 120 . In other embodiments, however, additional inlaid strands may be provided at various portions of knitted component 130 .
  • a knitted component may incorporate various types of yarn that impart different properties to separate areas of the upper.
  • one area of knitted component 130 may be formed from a first type of yarn that imparts a first set of properties
  • another area of first knitted component 130 may be formed from a second type of yarn that imparts a second set of properties.
  • properties may vary throughout upper 120 by selecting specific yarns for different areas of knitted component 130 .
  • Cotton provides a soft hand, natural aesthetics, and biodegradability.
  • Elastane and stretch polyester each provide substantial stretch and recovery, with stretch polyester also providing recyclability.
  • Rayon provides high luster and moisture absorption.
  • Wool also provides high moisture absorption, in addition to insulating properties and biodegradability.
  • Nylon is a durable and abrasion-resistant material with relatively high strength.
  • Polyester is a hydrophobic material that also provides relatively high durability.
  • a yarn forming knitted component 130 may be a monofilament yarn or a multifilament yarn.
  • the yarn may also include separate filaments that are each formed of different materials.
  • the yarn may include filaments that are each formed of two or more different materials, such as a bi-component yarn with filaments having a sheath-core configuration or two halves formed of different materials. Different degrees of twist and crimping, as well as different deniers, may also affect the properties of upper 120 . Accordingly, both the materials forming the yarn and other aspects of the yarn may be selected to impart a variety of properties to separate areas of upper 120 .
  • integral knit ankle cuff 160 may extend from instep area 150 of knitted component 130 rearwards to inner perimeter edge 508 and may further extend across to lateral heel edge 504 and medial heel edge 506 .
  • ankle cuff 160 is formed of unitary knit construction with upper 120 at a rearward portion of instep area 150 of knitted component 130 as well as on each of lateral side 16 and medial side 18 of upper 120 along boundary region 200 . That is, ankle cuff 160 is joined through knitting to upper 120 at the rearward portion of instep area 150 such that ankle cuff 160 and instep area 150 of upper 120 include at least one course in common and/or include courses that are substantially continuous between ankle cuff 160 and upper 120 .
  • ankle cuff 160 is joined through knitting approximately along boundary region 200 extending around upper 120 , including along each side of upper 120 at lateral heel edge 504 and medial heel edge 506 . It should be noted that although a dashed line is utilized to separate and define where ankle cuff 160 begins on knitted component 130 , the dashed line may be for reference not visible in some configurations of knitted component 130 .
  • ankle cuff 160 forms a circular or tubular structure in upper 120 that corresponds to throat opening 140 of article 100 .
  • ankle cuff 160 extends around or encircles an ankle of the wearer and may lay against the ankle.
  • ankle cuff 160 may exhibit a greater ability to stretch than the remaining portion of upper 120 .
  • An advantage of imparting a relatively small stretch-resistance (i.e., permitting stretch) to ankle cuff 160 is that this area of knitted component 130 will elongate or otherwise stretch as the foot is inserted into upper 120 and withdrawn from upper 120 through throat opening 140 formed by ankle cuff 160 .
  • ankle cuff 160 may remain in a partially stretched state and lay against the ankle when article 100 is worn, thereby preventing dirt, pebbles, and other debris from entering article 100 through throat opening 140 .
  • ankle cuff 160 may include malleolus zone 164 disposed on each of lateral side 16 and medial side 18 .
  • malleolus zone 164 provides a knit structure on ankle cuff 160 that allows for increased stretch and comfort to a wearer of article 100 . Additionally, malleolus zone 164 may assist with maintaining an orientation of upper 120 on a foot of a wearer by covering and closely fitting to the malleolus bones of the wearer.
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 is illustrated on ankle cuff 160 .
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be located in instep area 150 or ankle cuff 160 .
  • the location of tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be chosen to correspond to the location of the top-most set of lace apertures 152 , 153 or slightly above the top-most set of lace apertures 152 , 153 .
  • the top-most set of lace apertures 152 , 153 are disposed on each of lateral side 16 and medial side 18 closest to a top edge 602 of throat opening 140 .
  • hole 600 extends through upper 120 from exterior surface 121 to interior surface 122 .
  • FIGS. 7 though 9 illustrate an exemplary process of using tied-lace receiving aperture 162 to tuck loose ends of a tied and knotted lace into hole 600 so that the loose ends of the tied and knotted lace is disposed within the interior of upper 120 .
  • article 100 may be optionally fastened to a desired amount of tightness around a foot within the interior of upper 120 by using lace 154 disposed through lace apertures 152 , 153 . Once lace 154 is at the desired amount of tightness, lace 154 may then be tied and knotted into a bow 700 .
  • bow 700 is illustrated for purposes of example, however, in other embodiments, different mechanisms may be used to hold lace 154 securely in a tightened configuration.
  • the loose ends of bow 700 may begin to be disposed through hole 600 formed by tied-lace receiving aperture 162 .
  • the portion of knitted component forming ankle cuff 160 and/or instep area 150 around tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may stretch to assist with tucking the loose ends of bow 700 into hole 600 .
  • the loose ends of bow 700 have been fully inserted through hole 600 of tied-lace receiving aperture 162 so that the loose ends of bow 700 of lace 154 are disposed within the interior of upper 120 against interior surface 122 of knitted component 130 .
  • the knot of bow 700 remains outside of hole 600 on exterior surface 121 .
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be configured to accommodate all of bow 700 , including the loose ends and the knot.
  • tied-lace receiving aperture 162 may be used to provide a generally uniform exterior surface 121 for kicking a soccer ball.
  • the loose ends of bow 700 including the lace loops of bow 700 and/or the trailing ends of lace 154 , are protected within the interior of upper 120 and may be prevented from flopping around and interfering when contacting the soccer ball.
  • ankle cuff 160 may include features that are configured to correspond with the lateral and medial malleolus bones of a wearer.
  • ankle cuff 160 includes malleolus zone 164 disposed on each of lateral side 16 and medial side 18 of upper 120 .
  • An exemplary embodiment of a knit structure forming malleolus zone 164 will be described below.
  • knit element 131 includes at least two knit layers interlocked with each other at one or more portions to form knitted component 130 .
  • a first knit layer 1000 forms a majority of a first side of knitted component 130 .
  • first knit layer 1000 may be associated with a majority of exterior surface 121 .
  • a second knit layer 1010 forms a majority of a second side of knitted component 130 , disposed opposite to the first side.
  • second knit layer 1010 may be associated with a majority of interior surface 122 .
  • malleolus zone 164 may include a plurality of indentations 1020 in exterior surface 121 of ankle cuff 160 .
  • Plurality of indentations 1020 are gaps or voids in first knit layer 1000 that allow second layer 1010 to be exposed to the exterior of knitted component 130 . That is, in this embodiment, exterior surface 121 includes first knit layer 1000 and a portion of second knit layer 1010 that is disposed within the bottom of plurality of indentations 1020 .
  • each indentation of plurality of indentations 1020 has a depth that is approximately equal to the thickness of first layer 1000 .
  • second layer 1010 may be exposed to form plurality of indentations 1020 .
  • malleolus zone 164 is formed by knitting ankle cuff 160 of knitted component 130 with a knit structure that forms plurality of indentations 1020 during the knitting process.
  • a suitable knit structure for forming malleolus zone 164 includes a 1 ⁇ 1 mock mesh knit structure or 2 ⁇ 2 mock mesh structure.
  • a mock mesh knit structure forms indentations in first knit layer 1000 , as depicted in FIG. 11 .
  • a mock mesh knit structure may enhance flexibility and decrease the overall mass of knitted component 130 .
  • a 2 ⁇ 2 mock mesh knit structure forms larger indentations in first knit layer 1000 .
  • a 1 ⁇ 1 mock mesh knit structure or a 2 ⁇ 2 mock mesh knit structure may be used.
  • larger mock mesh knit structures may be similarly formed.
  • a combination of 1 ⁇ 1 mock mesh knit structures, 2 ⁇ 2 mock mesh knit structures, or larger mock mesh knit structures may be used together to form malleolus zone 164 .
  • malleolus zones 164 disposed on lateral side 16 and medial size 18 provide additional stretch to ankle cuff 160 .
  • ankle cuff 160 is shown undergoing stretching with malleolus zone 164 .
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an unstretched condition of ankle cuff 160 .
  • malleolus zone 164 includes plurality of indentations 1020 , including a first indentation 1200 and a second indentation 1202 .
  • First indentation 1200 and second indentation 1202 are disposed on opposite ends of malleolus zone 164 , with first indentation 1200 disposed rearwards on ankle cuff 160 in a direction towards heel region 14 and with second indentation 1202 disposed forward on ankle cuff 160 in a direction towards forefoot region 10 .
  • first indentation 1200 and second indentation 1202 may be separated by a first length L1 on ankle cuff 160 .
  • first length L1 represents the widest portion of malleolus zone 164 .
  • malleolus zone 164 may have a different shape associated with a larger or smaller length.
  • malleolus zone 164 is associated with plurality of indentations 1020 arranged in an approximately hexagonal-shaped configuration.
  • the arrangement of plurality of indentations 1020 associated with malleolus zone 164 including number and/or location of indentations, may be varied.
  • the arrangement of plurality of indentations 1020 may be associated with any geometric or non-geometric shape, including circular, oval, square, triangular, rectangular, and other desired arrangements.
  • the arrangement of plurality of indentations 1020 associated with malleolus zone 164 may be chosen to approximately conform to the shape of an ankle of a wearer.
  • ankle cuff 160 is illustrated undergoing stretching.
  • malleolus zone 164 is configured to assist with providing stretch to ankle cuff 160 .
  • first indentation 1200 and second indentation 1202 may be separated by a second length L2 on ankle cuff 160 .
  • second length L2 represents a stretched condition of malleolus zone 164 .
  • Second length L2 may be larger than first length L1. In some cases, second length L2 may be significantly larger than first length L1.
  • malleolus zone 164 may undergo a significant amount of stretch compared with the remaining portion of ankle cuff 160 such that second length L2 may be at least 50% larger than first length L1.
  • second length L2 may be between 25% and 50% larger than first length L1.
  • second length L2 may be over 50% larger than first length L1.
  • FIGS. 14 through 16 illustrate an exemplary process of inserting a foot 1400 of a wearer into upper 120 of article 100 provided with ankle cuff 160 including malleolus zones 164 .
  • article 100 is configured to receive foot 1400 of a wearer within the interior void of upper 120 through throat opening 140 defined by ankle cuff 160 .
  • Foot 1400 includes ankle bone 1402 , also known as lateral malleolus, shown on lateral side 16 .
  • foot 1400 further includes a medial malleolus 1404 (shown in FIG. 17 ) disposed opposite the lateral malleolus.
  • foot 1400 is shown in the process of being inserted through throat opening 140 .
  • ankle cuff 160 including malleolus zone 164 may assist with stretching ankle cuff 160 during insertion of foot 1400 within article 100 .
  • instep area 150 may also be configured to stretch, as will be further described below, to accommodate entry of foot 1400 within upper 120 .
  • FIG. 16 illustrates once foot 1400 has been inserted within upper 120 of article 100 .
  • malleolus zone 164 approximately corresponds to the location of ankle bone 1402 on foot 1400 .
  • malleolus zone 164 disposed on medial side 18 of ankle cuff 160 may also correspond to the location of medial malleolus 1404 of foot 1400 .
  • ankle cuff 160 may closely correspond and encircle foot 1400 above ankle bone 1402 . With this configuration, upper 120 may tightly and securely fit foot 1400 of a wearer.
  • upper 120 further provides additional comfort to foot 1400 of a wearer by accommodating and allowing ankle cuff 160 to stretch at malleolus zone 164 .
  • the protruding portion of ankle bone 1402 may bulge outwards of ankle cuff 160 at malleolus zone 164 .
  • malleolus zone 164 may have a reduced stretch resistance than the remaining portion of ankle cuff 160 , malleolus zone 164 reduces pressure on ankle bone 1402 and allows ankle cuff 160 to comfortably surround foot 1400 of a wearer.
  • malleolus zone 164 may further assist with maintaining an orientation of upper 120 on a foot of a wearer by covering and closely fitting to the lateral and medial malleolus bones of the wearer.
  • FIG. 17 a front view of article 100 is illustrated with foot 1400 disposed within.
  • lateral malleolus 1402 and medial malleolus 1404 are covered by malleolus zones 164 of ankle cuff 160 .
  • ankle cuff 160 may assist with maintaining a desired orientation of upper 120 .
  • a vertical axis 1700 and a lateral axis 1702 are shown intersecting at an approximate midpoint 1704 .
  • Midpoint 1704 may located a first distance D1 from a lateral malleolus end 1710 associated with lateral malleolus 1402 of foot 1400 extending outward through malleolus zone 164 on lateral side 16 of ankle cuff 160 .
  • midpoint 1704 may be located a second distance D2 from a medial malleolus end 1712 associated with medial malleolus 1404 of foot 1400 extending outward through malleolus zone 164 on lateral side 16 of ankle cuff 160 .
  • first distance D1 and second distance D2 are approximately equal such that midpoint 1704 is approximately equidistant from each of lateral malleolus end 1710 and medial malleolus end 1712 .
  • malleolus zone 164 may assist with maintaining the orientation of upper 120 such that a generally smooth exterior surface 121 is provided for kicking a soccer ball.
  • malleolus zone 164 having plurality of indentations 1020 may provide additional aesthetic features to ankle cuff 160 .
  • a contrasting or coordinating visual effect may be provided on ankle cuff 160 .
  • team colors or user-selected choice of colored yarns forming each of first knit layer 1000 and second knit layer 1010 may be selected so that the color of second knit layer 1010 is visible on plurality of indentations 1020 of malleolus zone 164 .
  • knitted component 130 may include additional features on upper 120 that provide comfort and/or cushioning to a foot of a wearer.
  • knitted component 130 may include a stretch padding zone disposed in instep area 150 that is configured to stretch to assist with entry of a foot inside upper 120 and provides cushioning once the foot has been inserted.
  • FIGS. 18 through 20 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a stretch padding zone 1800 disposed through instep area 150 of upper 120 . As shown in FIG. 18 , stretch padding zone extends between lateral side 16 and medial side 18 of upper 120 from a medial edge 1802 to a lateral edge 1804 adjacent to lace apertures 152 , 153 approximately in the middle of upper 120 .
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may have an approximately elongated oval or diamond shape, including a top edge 1806 disposed in a direction towards throat opening 140 and a bottom edge 1808 disposed opposite top edge 1806 in a direction away from throat opening 140 towards forefoot region 10 . It should be noted that although a dashed line is utilized to separate and define stretch padding zone 1800 on knitted component 130 , the dashed line may be for reference only and may not correspond to any visual line on knitted component 130 .
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may be formed by knitting using a knit structure that provides cushioning in an unstretched condition and provides flexibility in a stretched condition.
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may include a stretch knit structure 1810 that is formed of unitary knit construction with the remaining portion of upper 120 , including instep area 150 and ankle cuff 160 .
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may be surrounded by the remaining portion of upper 120 having a different knit structure than stretch knit structure 1810 .
  • Stretch knit structure 1810 may be a knit structure that has a reduced or smaller amount of stretch resistance than the remaining portion of upper 120 .
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may have stretch knit structure 1810 shown by looping diagram 2000 in FIG. 20 , described below.
  • portions of upper 120 surrounding stretch padding zone 1800 may include a jersey knit structure or a double jersey knit structure.
  • stretch knit structure 1810 may be used to knit stretch padding zone 1800 such that stretch padding zone 1800 may stretch in a lateral direction from medial edge 1802 to lateral edge 1804 , while remaining relatively resistant to stretch along a longitudinal direction between top edge 1806 and bottom edge 1808 .
  • stretch properties of stretch padding zone 1800 may be further enhanced or increased by using an elastic yarn to form stretch knit structure 1810 .
  • an elastic yarn to form stretch knit structure 1810 .
  • the combination of reduced stretch resistance provided by stretch knit structure 1810 and the reduced stretch resistance provided by an elastic yarn may provide an increased or greater amount or degree of stretch to stretch padding zone 1800 .
  • such increased or greater amount of stretch may assist a wearer with inserting a foot into upper 120 .
  • FIG. 18 illustrates stretch padding zone 1800 in an unstretched condition.
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may have a first width W1 across upper 120 between medial edge 1802 and lateral edge 1804 .
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may have a first thickness T1 in the area of knitted component 130 between exterior surface 121 and interior surface 122 .
  • first thickness T1 may be provided to assist with cushioning and/or padding an instep of a foot of a wearer of article 100 .
  • first thickness T1 of stretch padding zone 1800 may assist with cushioning or padding a foot of a wearer during contact with a soccer ball.
  • stretch padding zone 1800 is illustrated in a stretched condition.
  • upper 120 may be stretched in the lateral direction between lateral side 16 and medial side 18 , for example, during entry of a foot into the interior of upper 120 .
  • stretch padding zone 1800 is configured to stretch along the lateral direction between medial edge 1802 to lateral edge 1804 .
  • stretch knit structure 1810 is configured such that strech padding zone 1800 may flatten and elongate in the lateral direction to provide flexibility for insertion of a foot within upper 120 .
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may have a second width W2 across upper 120 between medial edge 1802 and lateral edge 1804 .
  • second width W2 may be larger than first width W1.
  • second width W2 may be at least 25% larger than first width W1.
  • second width W2 may be from 25% to 50% larger than first width W1.
  • second width W2 may be more than 50% larger than first width W1.
  • stretch padding zone 1800 may have a second thickness T2 in the area of knitted component 130 between exterior surface 121 and interior surface 122 .
  • second thickness T2 may smaller than first thickness T1.
  • looping diagram 2000 illustrates the sequence of stitches and movements performed by a knitting machine, for example, a flat-knitting machine, to form stretch knit structure 1810 making up a portion of stretch padding zone 1800 .
  • the spaced apart dots represent the needles of a knitting machine and the illustrated steps represent the direction of movement of a yarn or thread between the needles of each of a front bed and a back bed of a knitting machine.
  • a yarn or thread is passed in an alternating manner between each of the front bed and the back bed, with knit stitches performed on the back bed and tuck stitches on the front bed.
  • a second step 2004 the yarn or thread passes in an alternating manner between the front bed and back bed with knit stitches performed on the front bed at needles disposed in between the needles having tuck stitches performed in first step 2002 .
  • second step 2004 tuck stitches are performed on the back bed at needles disposed in between the needles having knit stitches performed in first step 2002 .
  • knit stitches are performed on the back bed on the same needles that are holding the yarn or thread from tuck stitches performed in second step 2004 .
  • tuck stitches are performed on the front bed on the same needles as the needles that had knit stitches performed in second step 2004 .
  • a fourth step 2008 the yarn or thread is knit stitched on the same needles on front bed as the tuck stitches performed in first step 2002 and the yarn or thread is tuck stitched on the same needles on back bed as the knit stitches performed in first step 2002 .
  • a portion of stretch padding zone 1800 with stretch knit structure 1810 may be formed.
  • stretch padding zone 1800 that may be made with stretch knit structure 1810 according to looping diagram 2000 illustrated in FIG. 20 is merely exemplary.
  • a stretch padding zone 1800 having desired dimensions may be formed using a substantially similar process shown in looping diagram 2000 to knit a knit structure having a width associated with a selected number of stitches and a length associated with a selected number of courses.

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