Article of Footwear for Increasing Stability and Lateral Performance
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1. An article of footwear, comprising:
- a sole including an outer peripheral edge;
a forefoot portion of the outer peripheral edge having a first cross sectional profile shape;
an arch portion of the outer peripheral edge having a second cross sectional profile shape;
a heel portion of the outer peripheral edge having a third cross sectional profile shape; and
wherein the first cross sectional profile shape, the second cross sectional profile shape and the third cross sectional profile shape are different from one another.
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Abstract
An article of footwear with multiple cross sectional profile shapes disposed on an outer peripheral edge of a sole is disclosed. The multiple cross sectional profile shapes on the outer peripheral edge of the sole can help increase the lateral performance and lateral stability of a wearer of the article of footwear.
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20 Claims
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1. An article of footwear, comprising:
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a sole including an outer peripheral edge; a forefoot portion of the outer peripheral edge having a first cross sectional profile shape; an arch portion of the outer peripheral edge having a second cross sectional profile shape; a heel portion of the outer peripheral edge having a third cross sectional profile shape; and wherein the first cross sectional profile shape, the second cross sectional profile shape and the third cross sectional profile shape are different from one another. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An article of footwear, comprising:
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a sole including an outer peripheral edge; a lower surface of the sole configured to contact a ground surface; the outer peripheral edge comprising a first portion that is substantially curved; and wherein the outer peripheral edge further comprises a second portion that is generally perpendicular with the lower surface. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An article of footwear, comprising:
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a sole including an outer peripheral edge; a first portion of the outer peripheral edge having a first cross sectional profile shape that is configured to provide traction when an article is titled onto the outer peripheral edge; and a second portion of the outer peripheral edge having a second cross sectional profile shape that is configured for lateral stability. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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