adidas AG

A thread pattern of an article of footwear can comprise a first, second, third, and fourth thread layer each comprising thread lines extending between points on a perimeter edge of the thread pattern. The thread lines of the first thread layer can be concentrated in a forefoot region and/or a heel region of the article of footwear. The thread lines of the second thread layer can be concentrated in an edge region of the thread pattern. The thread lines of the third thread layer can extend to points on a throat portion of the perimeter edge. Thread lines of the fourth thread layer can extend at an angle less than or equal to 45 degrees with respect to an anterior-posterior (AP) axis of the thread pattern. Thread line characteristics and/or densities can progressively change in a direction along a thread pattern, providing a smooth transition between first and second properties.

Articles of footwear comprising modular parts. The modular parts can comprise a first part having a first surface and a second part having a second surface opposing the first surface. A first connector couples the first part to the second part and is integrally formed with the first part. A second connector couples the second part to the first part and is integrally formed with the second part. The first surface and the second surface are mated by the first connector and the second connector.

Soles for articles of footwear comprising a body, a traction element comprising a base, and a shiftable region circumscribing the base and merging with the body at a perimeter of the shiftable region. The sole comprises a stay extending from the base, through the shiftable region, and to the body, and an opening located in the shiftable region, the opening comprising an outermost point relative to the base, wherein the outermost point is located at the perimeter the shiftable region. In some embodiments, the stay comprises an edge point at an outermost edge of the stay that moves relative to the body when a force is imparted to the traction element.

The present disclosure relates to a shoe upper, such as for a sports shoe, comprising a layered structure having a first layer, a second layer, and an intermediate foam layer between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the intermediate foam layer comprises a polyamide, PA, foam material. The present disclosure also relates to a sports shoe comprising such a shoe upper.

A sole comprises a top plate and a bottom plate, wherein the bottom plate is arranged below the top plate in a forefoot area of the sole and wherein the interface between the top and the bottom plate comprises a clutch to rotatably couple the top plate and the bottom plate and a shoe comprises such a sole.

A sole element adapted to be arranged in a shoe, such as a sports shoe. The sole element is a strobel board and/or an insole. The sole element comprises means for stiffening at least a portion of the sole element, wherein the at least a portion of the sole element is located at least in a region adapted to receive a forefoot. The sole element is adapted to be arranged in the shoe when wearing the shoe.

A sole structure for a shoe and a method of manufacturing the sole structure with additive manufacturing is provided. A midsole structure is integrally formed with a midsole shell having an upper platform and lower platform integrally formed to define a cavity therebetween. A plurality of cushion elements is retained in the cavity. Each of the plurality of cushion elements is movable independently in the cavity. The midsole shell and the cushion elements formed together in a three-dimensional printing process.

A bootie for an upper of an article of footwear comprises a set of basic pattern pieces made of a layered structure comprising a membrane and an extension piece made of thinner and more elastic material than the material of the basic pattern pieces and at least partially creating a top line of the bootie at an ankle region of the user when in use. The extension piece is connected to the set of basic pattern pieces along a first connection line. The bootie further comprises a lining piece being stitched to the extension piece along a top part of the lining piece and covers the extension piece and the set of basic pattern pieces on the inside of the bootie when in use. The lining piece covers the first connection line. The extension piece thereby creates a link between basic pattern pieces and lining piece.

The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an upper for an article of footwear. The method comprises the steps of providing a polymer; providing a solvent; and mixing the polymer with the solvent, thereby producing a liquefied polymer. The method further comprises the steps of providing a substrate; dispensing strands of the liquefied polymer onto the substrate such that the strands form a shape of at least a part of the upper; curing the strands; and removing the cured strands from the substrate. The present disclosure further relates to a corresponding upper for an article of footwear.

The present invention relates to a shoe upper which comprises first and second upper elements that are joined to form a foot-receiving chamber for accommodating a foot of a wearer, wherein the second upper element forms a footbed and wherein the second upper element comprises at least a first set of wings protruding from the lateral and medial sides of the second upper element, wherein the first set of wings comprise a first merging area configured to attach the first upper element to the second upper element.