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Method of Forming An Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Upper With Tensile Strand

  • US 20150059210A1
  • Filed: 09/05/2013
  • Published: 03/05/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of forming an article of footwear, the method comprising:

  • knitting a knitted component having a knit element and a tensile strand that are formed of unitary knit construction as a one-piece element, the knitted component configured to at least partially form an upper for the article of footwear, the knit element defining a body and a trim region, the trim region defining an outer edge of the knit element, the tensile strand including at least one inlaid portion that is inlaid within the knit element, the tensile strand also including an exposed portion that is exposed from the knit element and that is disposed adjacent the outer edge, wherein the exposed portion is spaced from the outer edge in an inboard direction on the knit element; and

    pulling on the exposed portion to move and adjust the at least one inlaid portion relative to the knit element.

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