Inventors:
Steven F Smith - Beaverton OR, US
Christopher Cook - Beaverton OR, US
Assignee:
NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton OR
International Classification:
A43B 13/18, A43B 5/00
US Classification:
36 28, 36 35 R, 36 37, 36114, 36 27
Abstract:
An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper and having a support assembly. The support assembly has an upper plate and a lower plate spaced from the upper plate. The lower plate has a peripheral edge and a plurality of spring arms, with each spring arm curving initially outwardly and then upwardly and inwardly from the peripheral edge to the upper plate.