Last for an article of footwear and footwear made therefrom
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1. A last for making an article of footwear, said last comprising:
- a forefoot portion;
a cone portion rearward of said forefoot portion; and
a heel portion rearward of said cone portion;
wherein said last has dimensions defined by a plurality of cross-sectional contours extending from proximate a proximal end of said heel portion to proximate a distal end of said forefoot portion;
wherein said last dimensions are in accordance with or proportional to said plurality of cross-sectional contours shown in FIGS. 13-97.
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Abstract
An improved last, and article of footwear derived therefrom, for providing improved function, fit, and comfort for use in various athletic activities, and in particular for running. The last has dimensions defined by a plurality of cross-sectional contours extending from proximate a proximal end of the heel portion to proximate a distal end of the forefoot portion. The last dimensions are in accordance with or proportional to the plurality of cross-sectional contours shown in FIGS. 13-97. The last is characterized by a natural shape to the top of the cone or island and an enlarged toe box.
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1. A last for making an article of footwear, said last comprising:
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a forefoot portion; a cone portion rearward of said forefoot portion; and a heel portion rearward of said cone portion; wherein said last has dimensions defined by a plurality of cross-sectional contours extending from proximate a proximal end of said heel portion to proximate a distal end of said forefoot portion; wherein said last dimensions are in accordance with or proportional to said plurality of cross-sectional contours shown in FIGS. 13-97. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An article of footwear comprising:
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a shoe upper formed around a shoe last; and a shoe sole; wherein said shoe upper includes a heel area, an instep area and a forefoot area; and wherein said last has dimensions defined by a plurality of cross-sectional pg,16 contours extending from proximate a proximal end of a heel portion of said last to proximate a distal end of a forefoot portion of said last; wherein said last dimensions are in accordance with or proportional to said plurality of cross-sectional contours shown in FIGS. 13-97. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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