Inventors:
Michael Steszyn - Portland OR
Michel Lussier - Portland OR
John Acevedo - Portland OR
Sandro Romedi Nigg - Portland OR
Toren Phillip Ben Orzeck - Portland OR
Ryan Lane Wilday - Portland OR
Josh Robert Gordon - Nürnberg, DE
Assignee:
adidas International B.V. - Amsterdam
International Classification:
A43B 1318
Abstract:
The invention is directed to cushioning systems for athletic shoes that can be adjusted by a wearer. The systems include one or more cushioning inserts having anisotropic properties and are lockable in place in the shoe sole. The systems may also include structural support elements that provide additional stability and support to the wearers foot. The wearer can adjust the degree of cushioning by rotating the insert within the shoe. The wearer can also remove the insert and replace the insert with a new and/or different insert.