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US20220312899A1
US20220312899A1 US17/764,137 US201917764137A US2022312899A1 US 20220312899 A1 US20220312899 A1 US 20220312899A1 US 201917764137 A US201917764137 A US 201917764137A US 2022312899 A1 US2022312899 A1 US 2022312899A1
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Kenta TATENO
Hisanori Fujita
Seiji Yano
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C1/00—Shoe lacing fastenings
    • A43C1/06—Shoe lacing fastenings tightened by draw-strings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
    • A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
    • A43B23/0245—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B23/0265—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form having different properties in different directions
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
    • A43C11/02—Button fastenings

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  • the present invention relates to a shoe.
  • Patent Literature 1 describes footgear provided with a belt-shaped tightening material for tightening the upper.
  • On the sole of this footgear grooves or through holes are formed to extend in a width direction.
  • the belt-shaped tightening material is wound along the through holes or the like and side surfaces of a foot and is folded back from a diagonally upward direction to a diagonally downward direction at the instep to form engagement parts.
  • the engagement parts are tightened by a shoelace. Attaching the tightening material in this way presses the top surface of the sole onto the bottom of the foot.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such an issue, and a purpose thereof is to provide a shoe having favorable fit with balance between the front side and the rear side.
  • a shoe in response to the above issue, includes: a sole; an upper disposed above the sole and including a wearing opening; a first band including a first base end fixed to a boundary part between the upper and the sole, at a position in front of the wearing opening, the first band extending diagonally upward from the first base end to a position in the rear of the wearing opening of the upper; a second band including a second base end fixed to the boundary part, the second band extending frontward from the second base end to a position in front of the wearing opening, the second band bringing the first band into contact with the upper, at a portion where the second band intersects the first band; and a tightening part applying tightening force to the second band to tighten the upper.
  • the present invention provides a shoe having favorable fit with balance between the front side and the rear side.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a shoe according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the shoe illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is another schematic side view of the shoe illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a side view that shows a modification of bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 5 is a side view that shows another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 6 is a side view that shows yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 7 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 8 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 9 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 11 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 12 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 13 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 14 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 15 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 16 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 17 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 18 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 19 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 20 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 21 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 22 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 23 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 24 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 25 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 26 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 27 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 28 is a side view that shows still yet another modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 29 is a side view that shows a further modification of the bands in the shoe according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 30 is a schematic side view of a shoe according to a second embodiment
  • FIG. 31 is a schematic side view of a shoe according to a third embodiment.
  • FIG. 32 is a schematic plan view of the shoe illustrated in FIG. 31 ;
  • FIG. 33 is another schematic side view of the shoe illustrated in FIG. 31 ;
  • FIG. 34 is a schematic rear view of the shoe illustrated in FIG. 31 .
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of the shoe 100 according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 shows the shoe 100 viewed from the lateral side of the foot.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the shoe 100 .
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the shoe 100 viewed from the medial side of the foot.
  • the shoe 100 of the present embodiment can be used for walking shoes, running shoes, and sports shoes for tennis or basketball, for example.
  • the shoe 100 includes a sole 10 , and an upper 20 disposed above the sole 10 and having a wearing opening 20 b .
  • the sole 10 is a portion to be in contact with the ground.
  • the sole 10 may be constituted by multiple members, such as an outsole, a midsole, and an insole, or may be constituted by a single material.
  • the upper 20 is fixed above the sole 10 by means of bonding or the like.
  • a width direction of the upper 20 will be simply referred to as a “width direction”, a direction extending along a center line La with respect to a width direction of the upper 20 will be referred to as a “longitudinal direction”, and a vertical direction will be referred to as a “vertical direction”.
  • a width direction, a longitudinal direction, and a vertical direction are perpendicular to each other.
  • the direction from the heel toward the toe side of the upper 20 along the centers in a width direction will be referred to as the “front side” or “front”, and the opposite direction will be referred to as the “rear side” or “rear”.
  • the direction from the lateral side toward the medial side of the foot along a width direction will be referred to as the “inner side” or “inward”, and the opposite direction will be referred to as the “outer side” or “outward”.
  • the direction from the sole 10 toward the upper 20 along a vertical direction will be referred to as the “top side” or “above”, and the opposite side will be referred to as the “lower side” or “below”.
  • a portion of the upper 20 located on the inner side with respect to the center line La will be referred to as a medial portion 28 j
  • a portion of the upper 20 located on the outer side with respect to the center line La will be referred to as a lateral portion 28 e
  • a portion of the upper 20 corresponding to the metatarsal bones will be referred to as a midfoot portion
  • a portion of the upper 20 located on the front side with respect to the midfoot portion will be referred to as a forefoot portion
  • a portion of the upper 20 located on the rear side with respect to the midfoot portion will be referred to as a rearfoot portion.
  • the forefoot portion almost corresponds to the phalanges
  • the rearfoot portion almost corresponds to the tarsals.
  • the shoe 100 includes a first band 30 , a second band 40 , and a tightening part 60 .
  • the first band 30 is a band-shaped member that extends rearward from a first base end 32 .
  • the first band 30 may extend linearly, may extend curvedly to form an upward convex, or may extend curvedly to form a downward convex.
  • the first base end 32 is fixed to a boundary part Bp between the upper 20 and the sole 10 , at a position in front of the wearing opening 20 b .
  • one first base end 32 has only to be fixed in this area, and the fixed positions of the other first base ends 32 are not particularly limited.
  • the first base end 32 is fixed at a position within a range between 15% and 35% from the toe.
  • the first band 30 extends rearward from the first base end 32 along the lateral portion 28 e of the upper 20 to a first band contact region 24 s in a heel part 24 of the upper 20 .
  • An extension end 34 of the first band 30 comes into contact with the first band contact region 24 s . Accordingly, the first band 30 extends diagonally upward from the first base end 32 to a position in the rear of the wearing opening 20 b of the upper 20 .
  • a medial side first band 30 is provided such as to extend from a base end, which is fixed to the boundary part Bp at a position in front of the wearing opening 20 b , along the medial portion 28 j to the first band contact region 24 s .
  • the first band 30 on the lateral portion 28 e may be referred to as a lateral side first band.
  • the extension end 34 of the lateral side first band 30 is connected with the extension end 34 of the medial side first band 30 in the first band contact region 24 s .
  • the first band 30 is a unified band constituted by the lateral side first band 30 and the medial side first band 30 connected with each other.
  • the extension ends 34 and 34 of the lateral side first band 30 and the medial side first band 30 are fixed to the first band contact region 24 s by bonding, sewing, or the like, but the extension ends need not necessarily be fixed.
  • the first band contact region 24 s is provided above a rearmost part 24 a of the heel part 24 .
  • tension of the first band 30 causes frontward and diagonally downward force to act on the heel part 24 , and the force may cause deformation of the first band contact region 24 s .
  • deformation of the first band contact region 24 s may desirably be small. Accordingly, in the first band contact region 24 s of the present embodiment, a reinforcement structure 26 , which is more strengthened than the surrounding regions, is provided.
  • the first band contact region 24 s may be formed of a material thicker than the surrounding regions, a material having higher rigidity than the surrounding regions, or a material harder than the surrounding regions, may be formed to have more layers than the surrounding regions, or may be formed with combination of such configurations.
  • the second band 40 is a band-shaped member that extends from a second base end 42 to a position in front of the wearing opening 20 b .
  • the second base end 42 is fixed to the boundary part Bp, at a position in the rear of the first base end 32 .
  • the second base end 42 is fixed to the boundary part Bp at a position within a range between 35% and 90% from the toe along a longitudinal direction.
  • the second band 40 extends frontward and diagonally upward from the second base end 42 along the lateral portion 28 e of the upper 20 to a region in front of the wearing opening 20 b . Accordingly, a leading end 44 of the second band 40 is positioned in front of the wearing opening 20 b.
  • a medial side second band 40 is provided such as to extend from the second base end 42 , fixed to the boundary part Bp, along the medial portion 28 j to a position in front of the wearing opening 20 b .
  • the second band 40 on the lateral side may be referred to as a lateral side second band 40 .
  • an engagement part 44 b is disposed to engage with the tightening part 60 .
  • the engagement parts 44 b on the lateral side and the medial side are spaced away from each other in a width direction.
  • the tightening part 60 applies tightening force to the second bands 40 to tighten the upper 20 .
  • the tightening part 60 is a shoelace
  • each engagement part 44 b is an eyelet through which the tightening part 60 passes.
  • the tension acts on the engagement parts 44 b on the lateral side and the medial side, in the directions in which the engagement parts 44 b on the lateral side and the engagement parts 44 b on the medial side come closer to each other.
  • tension from the second base end 42 toward the leading end 44 acts.
  • the tension acts on a second band 40 the second band 40 comes into contact with the upper 20 and tightens the upper 20 onto the foot.
  • intersection part at which a second band 40 intersects a first band 30 will be described.
  • an intersection part at which a second band 40 intersects a first band 30 by passing through a side of the first band 30 opposite to the upper 20 side hereinafter may be referred to as the “surface side”
  • the character F+a numeral an intersection part at which a second band 40 intersects a first band 30 by passing through between the first band 30 and the upper 20
  • the second band 40 brings the first band 30 into contact with the upper 20 .
  • An “intersection part F+a numeral” may be generically referred to as an “intersection part F”
  • an “intersection part R+a numeral” may be generically referred to as an “intersection part R”.
  • the upper 20 can be supported not only by a second band 40 but also by a first band 30 , so that the balance of the fit of the upper 20 between the front side and the rear side can be improved.
  • Multiple second bands 40 may be provided.
  • a hyphen and a numeral, such as “ ⁇ 1”, is added at the end of a reference sign.
  • two second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 are provided.
  • the second band 40 - 2 is arranged substantially in parallel to the second band 40 - 1 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 1 .
  • the second band 40 - 1 intersects the first band 30 at an intersection part F 1 with the first band 30 .
  • the second band 40 - 2 intersects the first band 30 at an intersection part R 1 with the first band 30 .
  • the first band 30 passes through the surface side of the second band 40 - 2 at the intersection part R 1 and brings the second band 40 - 2 into contact with the upper 20 .
  • the first band and the second bands are pressed onto each other at multiple positions, thereby making the tightening force to act appropriately.
  • the tightening ranges can be longitudinally distributed.
  • the second band 40 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 , as illustrated in FIG. 1 .
  • the second band 40 can press the first band 30 at the foremost intersection part F 1 .
  • Each of the first bands 30 and the second bands 40 may be configured to include a planar member having a predetermined width and may be a belt-shaped member, for example.
  • the width of each band is not particularly limited, if the width is too small, the band will be liable to break; if the width is too large, designing or manufacture of the band will be difficult.
  • the band width the inventors have obtained the suggestion that the range between 3 mm and 30 mm inclusive is practical, the range between 5 mm and 20 mm inclusive is suitable, and the range between 7 mm and 14 mm inclusive is more suitable.
  • the bands in the present embodiment are belt-shaped members that each have a width ranging from 8 mm to 12 mm inclusive.
  • the tightening force can be distributed, the upper 20 favorably fits along the foot, and the tightening force is less likely to concentrate locally.
  • Each band may be configured to include a string-shaped or thread-shaped member (hereinafter may be referred to as “string or thread”), may be configured to include multiple string-shaped or thread-shaped members, or may include a portion constituted by multiple yarn bodies spreading over the surface of the upper 20 .
  • a first band 30 and a second band 40 may be constituted by members having the same shape or may be constituted by members having different shapes.
  • One of a first band 30 and a second band 40 may include a portion constituted by a planar member having a predetermined width, and the other thereof may include a portion constituted by a string-shaped or thread-shaped member that is thinner than the predetermined width.
  • the bands in the present embodiment are formed of a material having stretchability that makes the bands come into contact with the upper 20 when the shoe is worn. In this case, the tightening force can be made to act appropriately.
  • the bands may be formed of a sheet material having lower stretchability and a smaller elastic modulus than the upper 20 .
  • the bands may be formed of various publicly-known materials.
  • the bands in this example are formed of artificial leather. The description regarding the morphological characteristics of the first and second bands 30 and 40 also applies to a third band 50 and an auxiliary band 70 described later.
  • the first bands 30 and the second bands 40 may assume various forms. In the following, modifications of the bands will be described with reference to FIGS. 4-30 .
  • FIGS. 4-30 are side views that show modifications of the bands and that each correspond to FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 is a side view that shows an example in which three second bands 40 - 1 , 40 - 2 , and 40 - 3 are provided.
  • FIG. 5 is a side view that shows an example in which four second bands 40 - 1 , 40 - 2 , 40 - 3 , and 40 - 4 are provided.
  • FIG. 6 is a side view that shows an example in which five second bands 40 - 1 , 40 - 2 , 40 - 3 , 40 - 4 , and 40 - 5 are provided.
  • the second band 40 - 3 is arranged substantially in parallel to the second band 40 - 2 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 2 .
  • the second band 40 - 4 is arranged substantially in parallel to the second band 40 - 3 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 3 .
  • the second band 40 - 5 is arranged substantially in parallel to the second band 40 - 4 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 4 .
  • the second band 40 - 3 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 at an intersection part F 2 and brings the first band 30 into contact with the upper 20 .
  • the second band 40 - 4 passes through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 at an intersection part R 2 and is pressed by the first band 30 to be brought into contact with the upper 20 side.
  • the first band 30 passes through the surface side of the second band 40 - 4 at the intersection part R 2 and brings the second band 40 - 4 into contact with the upper 20 .
  • the second band 40 - 5 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 at an intersection part F 3 and brings the first band 30 into contact with the upper 20 .
  • the intersection parts F and the intersection parts R in this example are alternately arranged, although the arrangement is not limited thereto. In this way, many intersection parts are longitudinally provided, so that the tightening force can be longitudinally distributed.
  • the multiple second bands 40 may be connected with each other at one or more positions of the base end side, leading end side, and a midway therebetween such as to form an A-letter shape, a V-letter shape, a W-letter shape, an H-letter shape, or an M-letter shape, for example. Also, the multiple second bands 40 may be connected with each other at the base end side and the leading end side such as to form a zero shape, for example. Further, a second band 40 may be branched into multiple branch parts at one or more positions of the base end side, leading end side, and a midway therebetween, and such multiple branch parts may be connected at a position away from the branch point.
  • FIGS. 7-9 are side views that each show an example in which part of the multiple second bands are connected with each other.
  • the example of FIG. 7 includes two second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 that are connected with each other at the leading end side.
  • the engagement parts 44 b of the multiple bands to be engaged with the tightening part 60 are collectively provided on the upper end side, and the two second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 are configured to form an inverted V-letter shape.
  • the tightening force can be longitudinally distributed efficiently. More specifically, the tightening force can be distributed in multiple directions from one point of effort (engagement part 44 b ).
  • the second band 40 - 1 forms the intersection part F 1 at which the second band 40 - 1 passes through the surface side of the first band 30
  • the second band 40 - 2 forms the intersection part R 1 at which the second band 40 - 2 passes through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 .
  • the example of FIG. 8 includes two second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 that are connected with each other at the base end side.
  • the second base ends 42 of the multiple bands are collectively provided on the lower end side, and the two second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 are configured to form a V-letter shape.
  • the tightening force can be concentrated at a portion required to be lifted, such as a plantar arch portion.
  • the tightening force from multiple points of effort (engagement parts 44 b ) can be concentrated in one direction.
  • the second band 40 - 1 forms the intersection part F 1 at which the second band 40 - 1 passes through the surface side of the first band 30
  • the second band 40 - 2 forms the intersection part R 1 at which the second band 40 - 2 passes through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 .
  • the example of FIG. 9 includes three second bands 40 - 1 , 40 - 2 , and 40 - 3 , and the two second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 are connected with each other at the base end side and the leading end side.
  • the engagement parts 44 b of multiple bands are collectively provided on the upper end side
  • the base ends 42 of the multiple bands are collectively provided on the lower end side, so as to form a zero shape or a D-letter shape.
  • the tightening force can be distributed in multiple directions from one point of effort and can also be concentrated at a portion required to be lifted, such as a plantar arch portion.
  • the second band 40 - 1 forms the intersection part F 1 at which the second band 40 - 1 passes through the surface side of the first band 30
  • the second band 40 - 2 forms the intersection part R 1 at which the second band 40 - 2 passes through the upper 20 side of the first band 30
  • the second band 40 - 3 forms the intersection part F 2 at which the second band 40 - 3 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 .
  • FIGS. 10-14 are side views that each show an example in which, in a modification of the second bands 40 , other second bands 40 are disposed.
  • FIG. 10 includes second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 connected with each other at the leading end side to form an inverted V-letter shape, and a second band 40 - 3 of I-letter shape.
  • the second band 40 - 3 extends substantially in parallel to the second band 40 - 2 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 2 .
  • the second band 40 - 3 forms the intersection part F 2 at which the second band 40 - 3 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 .
  • the example of FIG. 11 includes second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 that form an inverted V-letter shape, and second bands 40 - 3 and 40 - 4 of I-letter shapes.
  • the second band 40 - 3 extends substantially in parallel to the second band 40 - 2 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 2 .
  • the second band 40 - 4 extends substantially in parallel to the second band 40 - 3 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 3 .
  • the second band 40 - 3 forms the intersection part F 2 at which the second band 40 - 3 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 .
  • the second band 40 - 4 forms the intersection part R 2 at which the second band 40 - 4 passes through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 .
  • the example of FIG. 12 includes second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 that form an inverted V-letter shape, and second bands 40 - 3 and 40 - 4 that form another inverted V-letter shape. Accordingly, multiple inverted V-shaped second bands are included.
  • the second band 40 - 3 extends substantially in parallel to the second band 40 - 2 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 2 .
  • the second band 40 - 4 extends to be non-parallel to the second band 40 - 3 , at a position in the rear of the second band 40 - 3 .
  • the second band 40 - 3 forms the intersection part F 2 at which the second band 40 - 3 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 .
  • the second band 40 - 4 forms the intersection part R 2 at which the second band 40 - 4 passes through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 .
  • the tightening force can be distributed more gradually with respect to a longitudinal direction.
  • the example of FIG. 13 includes second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 connected with each other at the leading end side to form an inverted V-letter shape, and a second band 40 - 3 of I-letter shape.
  • the second band 40 - 3 forms an intersection part P 2 at which the second band 40 - 3 passes through the upper 20 side of the second band 40 - 2 .
  • the second band 40 - 3 also forms the intersection part F 2 at which the second band 40 - 3 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 .
  • the intersection part P 2 is positioned lower than the intersection part R 1 and the intersection part F 2 .
  • the example of FIG. 14 includes multiple inverted V-shaped second bands intersecting each other. More specifically, the example includes second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 that form an inverted V-letter shape, and second bands 40 - 3 and 40 - 4 that form another inverted V-letter shape. As is the case in the example of FIG. 7 , the second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 and the second bands 40 - 3 and 40 - 4 intersect the first band 30 .
  • the second band 40 - 2 forms the intersection part F 2 at which the second band 40 - 2 passes through the surface side of the second band 40 - 3 .
  • the intersection part F 2 is positioned lower than the intersection part R 1 and the intersection part F 1 .
  • the tightening force at the overlapped portions can be strengthened.
  • the tightening force can be strengthened in the area.
  • FIGS. 15 and 16 are side views that each show an example in which multiple first bands 30 are provided.
  • the multiple first bands 30 are arranged one above the other.
  • the tightening force can be vertically distributed.
  • Each of the examples of FIGS. 15 and 16 includes a second band 40 - 1 , a second band 40 - 2 arranged in the rear of the second band 40 - 1 , a first band 30 - 1 , and a first band 30 - 2 arranged below the first band 30 - 1 .
  • the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 are arranged substantially in parallel to each other, and each first band intersects each second band.
  • the second band 40 - 1 forms intersection parts F 1 and F 2 at which the second band 40 - 1 passes through the surface side of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2
  • the second band 40 - 2 forms intersection parts R 1 and R 2 at which the second band 40 - 2 passes through the upper 20 side of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2
  • one second band passes through only one of the surface side and the upper 20 side of the multiple first bands. In this case, the tightening force can be vertically distributed more gradually.
  • the second band 40 - 1 forms the intersection part F 1 at which the second band 40 - 1 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 - 1
  • the second band 40 - 1 also forms the intersection part R 1 at which the second band 40 - 1 passes through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 - 2
  • the second band 40 - 2 forms the intersection part R 2 at which the second band 40 - 2 passes through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 - 1
  • the second band 40 - 2 also forms the intersection part F 2 at which the second band 40 - 2 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 - 2 .
  • one second band passes through the surface side of one first band and the upper 20 side of another first band in a staggered manner.
  • each first band intersects each second band in a staggered manner such that an intersection part F and an intersection part R are alternately arranged in a longitudinal direction and a vertical direction, so that the tightening force can be distributed further gradually.
  • the multiple first bands 30 may be connected with each other at one or more positions of the base end side, leading end side, and a midway therebetween. Also, a first band 30 may be branched into multiple branch parts at one or more positions of the base end side, leading end side, and a midway therebetween, and such multiple branch parts may be connected at a position away from the branch point.
  • FIGS. 17-19 are side views that each show an example in which the multiple first bands 30 are connected with each other at the base end side, leading end side, or a midway therebetween.
  • Each of the examples of FIGS. 17-19 includes a second band 40 - 1 , a second band 40 - 2 arranged in the rear of the second band 40 - 1 , a first band 30 - 1 , and a first band 30 - 2 arranged below the first band 30 - 1 .
  • the second band 40 - 1 forms intersection parts F 1 and F 2 at which the second band 40 - 1 passes through the surface side of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2
  • the second band 40 - 2 forms intersection parts R 1 and R 2 at which the second band 40 - 2 passes through the upper 20 side of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 .
  • each first band and each second band may be made to intersect in a staggered manner, as shown in the example of FIG. 16 .
  • the base ends 32 of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 are fixed to the boundary part Bp to be longitudinally away from each other, and the extension ends 34 of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 are connected with each other.
  • the transmission efficiency of the tightening force becomes higher toward the rear side, so that the holding properties around the wearing opening 20 b can be improved.
  • the base ends 32 of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 are fixed to the boundary part Bp to be connected with each other, and the extension ends 34 of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 are arranged to be vertically away from each other.
  • the transmission efficiency of the tightening force becomes higher toward the front side, so that the holding properties around the forefoot portion can be improved.
  • the base ends 32 of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 are fixed to the boundary part Bp to be connected with each other, and the extension ends 34 of the first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 are also connected with each other.
  • the transmission efficiency of the tightening force becomes higher toward the front side and the rear side, so that the holding properties around the wearing opening 20 b and the forefoot portion can be improved.
  • FIGS. 20-27 are side views that show modifications of the band form.
  • the first band 30 is formed into a string shape.
  • the entire first band 30 need not have the same shape, and part of the band may have a belt shape while another part may have a string shape or another shape.
  • the first band 30 is formed into a wide belt shape.
  • the width of the first band 30 may be formed to be 1.5 times or twice the width of a second band or greater.
  • the entire first band 30 need not have the same width, and part of the band may be wide while another part may have a different width.
  • each of the second bands 40 - 1 and 40 - 2 is formed into a string shape.
  • the entire second bands 40 need not have the same shape, and part of the bands may have a belt shape while another part may have a string shape or another shape.
  • each of the second bands 40 is formed into a wide belt shape.
  • the entire second bands 40 need not have the same width, and part of the bands may be wide while another part may have a different width.
  • the tightening force can be adjusted by making a first band 30 or a second band 40 narrower or wider.
  • Using a narrow band or string in an area with small curvature can improve the fit along the foot.
  • using a wide band can improve the holding properties during the braking phase.
  • the first band 30 is constituted by multiple string-shaped or thread-shaped members. As the first band 30 , bundled multiple yarn bodies spread over the surface of the upper 20 . In the example of FIG. 24 , the multiple yarn bodies pass through the upper 20 side of the second band 40 - 1 at an intersection part F 1 and also pass through the surface side of the second band 40 - 2 at an intersection part R 1 . With the first band 30 partially constituted by narrow strings or threads, more favorable fit along the foot can be achieved.
  • the multiple yarn bodies include yarn bodies that pass through the upper 20 side of the second band 40 - 1 and yarn bodies that pass through the surface side of the second band 40 - 1 at intersection parts S 1 and S 2 .
  • Each yarn body may alternately pass through the surface side and the upper side of the multiple second bands 40 . With a portion constituted by narrow strings or threads intersecting the second bands 40 in a staggered manner, the tightening force can be distributed more gradually.
  • each second band 40 is constituted by multiple string-shaped or thread-shaped members.
  • Each second band 40 is constituted by multiple yarn bodies arranged along the surface of the upper 20 .
  • the multiple yarn bodies pass through the surface side of the first band 30 at an intersection part S 1 and also pass through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 at an intersection part S 2 .
  • the second bands 40 partially constituted by narrow strings or threads, more favorable fit along the foot can be achieved.
  • the multiple yarn bodies include yarn bodies that pass through the upper 20 side of the first band 30 and yarn bodies that pass through the surface side of the first band 30 at the intersection parts S 1 and S 2 .
  • a yarn body passing through the upper 20 side and a yarn body passing through the surface side may be alternately arranged. With a portion partially constituted by narrow strings or threads intersecting the first band 30 in a staggered manner, the transmission efficiency of the tightening force to the first band 30 can be further improved.
  • FIGS. 28 and 29 are side views that show modifications of the first band 30 .
  • engagement parts 36 b are disposed in the first band 30 to engage with the tightening part 60 .
  • the tightening force in a longitudinal direction can be strengthened.
  • Each engagement part 36 b in this example is disposed at a protruding end of a protruding part 36 that protrudes upward from the first band 30 .
  • Each engagement part 36 b is an eyelet through which the tightening part 60 (shoelace) passes, and each engagement part 36 b has a configuration similar to that of the engagement part 44 b .
  • One or multiple engagement parts 36 b may be provided, and, in this example, the engagement part 36 b is provided at two positions, in front of the second band 40 - 1 and in the rear of the second band 40 - 2 .
  • a first band 30 may extend linearly.
  • the first band 30 extends linearly. With the first band 30 extending linearly, the tightening force can be transmitted in a longitudinal direction more efficiently.
  • the base end 32 of the first band 30 may desirably be fixed to the boundary part Bp at a position other than the vicinity of the MP joints.
  • FIG. 30 is a side view of the shoe 100 according to the second embodiment and corresponds to FIG. 1 .
  • the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a third band 50 is provided, and a second band 40 - 3 is included.
  • the third band 50 is a band-shaped member that includes a third base end 52 fixed to the boundary part Bp and that extends rearward from the third base end 52 .
  • the third base end 52 is fixed to the boundary part Bp, in an area in the rear of the first base end 32 .
  • the third base end 52 is fixed to the boundary part Bp within the longitudinal range of the wearing opening 20 b .
  • the third band 50 extends rearward from the third base end 52 along the lateral portion 28 e of the upper 20 to the first band contact region 24 s in the heel part 24 of the upper 20 . Accordingly, the third band 50 extends diagonally upward from the third base end 52 to a position in the rear of the wearing opening 20 b of the upper 20 .
  • a medial side third band 50 is provided such as to extend from the third base end 52 , which is fixed to the boundary part Bp at a position in front of the wearing opening 20 b , along the medial portion 28 j to the first band contact region 24 s .
  • the third band 50 on the lateral portion 28 e may be referred to as a lateral side third band.
  • An extension end 54 of the lateral side third band 50 is connected with an extension end 54 of the medial side third band 50 in the first band contact region 24 s .
  • the third band 50 is a unified band constituted by the lateral side third band 50 and the medial side third band 50 connected with each other.
  • the extension ends 54 of the lateral side third band 50 and the medial side third band 50 cover the first band 30 in the first band contact region 24 s . In this case, positional displacement of the first band 30 can be prevented.
  • the second band 40 - 3 is disposed at a position closest to the wearing opening 20 b .
  • the second base end 42 is fixed to the boundary part Bp at a position in the rear of the third base end 52 , and the leading end 44 reaches a position immediately in front of the wearing opening 20 b .
  • the second band 40 - 3 intersects the first band 30 at an intersection part F 2 and also intersects the third band 50 at an intersection part R 2 .
  • the second band 40 - 3 passes through the surface side of the first band 30 at the intersection part F 2 and presses the first band 30 .
  • the third band 50 passes through the surface side of the second band 40 - 3 at the intersection part R 2 and presses the second band 40 - 3 .
  • the second embodiment provides functions and effects similar to those of the first embodiment.
  • the third band 50 presses the second band 40 - 3 , which is closest to the wearing opening 20 b , so that the tightening force can be applied around the ankle, and effective holding properties can be delivered during running movement. Also, since the intersection parts are distributed, concentration of the tightening force can be moderated.
  • FIG. 31 is a side view of the shoe 100 according to the third embodiment and corresponds to FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 32 is a schematic plan view of the shoe 100 .
  • FIG. 33 is a schematic side view of the shoe 100 viewed from the medial side of the foot.
  • FIG. 34 is a schematic rear view of the shoe 100 .
  • the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that an auxiliary band 70 is provided, and a portion where intersecting bands are connected with each other at the intersection is included.
  • the present embodiment includes first bands 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 , second bands 40 - 1 through 40 - 7 , third bands 50 - 1 and 50 - 2 , and the auxiliary band 70 . These bands intersect in a staggered manner such as to form a mesh.
  • the auxiliary band 70 is a band-shaped member that extends from a boundary part Gp in the medial portion 28 j to a boundary part Gp in the lateral portion 28 e .
  • multiple auxiliary bands 70 are provided which intersect each other to form a mesh structure.
  • the multiple auxiliary bands 70 may be connected with each other at the intersection parts or need not be connected.
  • the auxiliary bands 70 intersect the second bands 40 at multiple intersection parts.
  • An auxiliary band 70 and a second band 40 may be connected with each other at the intersection part or need not be connected.
  • An auxiliary band 70 may intersect a first band 30 .
  • the present embodiment includes a pull strap 72 and a cord stopper 62 .
  • the cord stopper 62 is provided in the tightening part 60 .
  • the pull strap 12 is provided at the rear end of the wearing opening 20 b of the upper 20 .
  • the cord stopper 62 and the pull strap 12 are also applicable to other embodiments.
  • the third embodiment provides functions and effects similar to those of the first embodiment.
  • the auxiliary bands 70 are provided, so that positional imbalance between the first bands 30 and the second bands 40 can be reduced, and the concentration of the tightening force can be moderated. Also, the auxiliary bands 70 repair appearance imbalance caused by uneven distribution of the bands and prevent impairing of the appearance.
  • each band is not fixed onto the surface of the upper 20
  • the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • Part of each band may be fixed onto the surface of the upper 20 .
  • bands may be partially fixed to each other.
  • first bands or second bands may be partially fixed to each other, or a first or third band may be partially fixed to a second band.
  • each of the engagement parts 44 b and 36 b has only to have a structure through which the shoelace can be made to pass, and may be a lace hook part, such as a hook, instead of a hole.
  • the hole edge of each of the engagement parts 44 b and 36 b may be reinforced by a reinforcement member or may be made thicker than the vicinity thereof by means of buttonhole stitches, for example.
  • the tightening part 60 is a single shoelace
  • the tightening part may include multiple shoelaces.
  • the shoelace may be formed of a material with high stretchability.
  • the stability is considered important, such as in the case of sports shoes, the shoelace may be formed of a material with low stretchability.
  • the present invention relates to a shoe and is applicable to a shoe.

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