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Article Of Footwear Having An Upper With Knitted Elements

  • US 20140082965A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2013
  • Published: 03/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/07/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the upper defining an interior void for receiving a foot of a wearer, and the upper having an ankle opening that provides access to the void, the upper having a collar element formed of unitary knit construction and comprising:

  • a knitted exterior forming at least a portion of (a) an exterior surface of the upper adjacent to an ankle opening of the upper and (b) an interior surface of the upper adjacent to the ankle opening, the knitted exterior defining an interior cavity; and

    a plurality of floating yarns located within the cavity,wherein the collar element is formed as a separate component from other portions of the upper and is secured to the other portions of the upper.

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