U.S. patent application number 17/382207 was filed with the patent office on 2022-01-27 for multi-function sneaker.
The applicant listed for this patent is The North Face Apparel Corp.. Invention is credited to Gregoire Laverty, Cyrille Moranges.
Application Number | 20220022599 17/382207 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | |
Filed Date | 2022-01-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220022599 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Laverty; Gregoire ; et
al. |
January 27, 2022 |
MULTI-FUNCTION SNEAKER
Abstract
A sneaker may comprise an outsole. The outsole may comprise a
heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole. The outsole
may comprise a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the
outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot zone may be formed
from a first climbing rubber. The outsole may comprise a durability
zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the
heel zone and forefoot zone. The sneaker may comprise an upper
coupled to the outsole. The sneaker may comprise a heel grip having
a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the
outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and
at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The sneaker may
comprise a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper.
Inventors: |
Laverty; Gregoire; (Thoresns
Glieres, FR) ; Moranges; Cyrille; (Lyon, FR) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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State |
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Type |
The North Face Apparel Corp. |
Wilmington |
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DE |
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Appl. No.: |
17/382207 |
Filed: |
July 21, 2021 |
International
Class: |
A43B 13/22 20060101
A43B013/22; A43B 13/04 20060101 A43B013/04; A43B 13/12 20060101
A43B013/12 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jul 22, 2020 |
FR |
FR2007722 |
Claims
1. A multi-function sneaker comprising: an outsole comprising: a
heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole, a forefoot
zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the
first end, the forefoot zone formed from a first climbing rubber,
wherein the forefoot zone comprises a bottom surface that is
smooth, and a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole
interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, the durability
zone formed from a durable rubber, wherein the durability zone
comprises a bottom surface that comprises a tread pattern; a
midsole disposed adjacent the outsole, the midsole comprising a
foam material having a recess formed therein; an edging plate at
least partially disposed in the recess of the midsole and extending
from at a midfoot of the midsole to a forefoot of the midsole; an
upper coupled to the outsole, the upper comprising a vamp, a medial
quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel portion; a
heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first
end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the
outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper,
wherein the heel grip is formed from a second climbing rubber and
comprises a rounded edge transition from the vertical to the
horizontal of the cup shape, and wherein a bottom surface of the
heel grip comprises a treaded portion and a smooth portion; a toe
grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper and configured to
cover only a medial portion of the vamp of the upper, wherein the
toe grip is formed from a third climbing rubber; and an adjustable
strap disposed over a portion of the upper and coupled to a medial
side of the outsole and a lateral side of the outsole, wherein the
adjustable strap is configured to control a fit of the upper.
2. A multi-function sneaker comprising: an outsole comprising: a
heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole, a forefoot
zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the
first end, the forefoot zone formed from a first climbing rubber,
and a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole
interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, the durability
zone formed from a durable rubber; an upper coupled to the outsole,
the upper comprising a vamp, a medial quarter portion, a lateral
quarter portion, and a heel portion; a heel grip having a cup shape
configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at
least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a
portion of the heel portion of the upper; and a toe grip disposed
adjacent the vamp of the upper, wherein the toe grip is formed from
a second climbing rubber.
3. The multi-function sneaker of claim 2, wherein the heel zone of
the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral
side of the outsole.
4. The multi-function sneaker of claim 2, wherein the forefoot zone
of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a
lateral side of the outsole.
5. The multi-function sneaker of claim 2, wherein the durability
zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a
lateral side of the outsole.
6. The multi-function sneaker of claim 2, wherein a tread pattern
of a bottom surface of the durability zone comprises a plurality of
alternative ridges and channels.
7. The multi-function sneaker of claim 2, wherein the heel grip is
formed as a unitary molded piece.
8. The multi-function sneaker of claim 2, further comprising an
edging plate disposed between the upper and the outsole.
9. The multi-function sneaker of claim 8, wherein the edging plate
extends from at least a midfoot of the shoe to a forefoot of the
midsole.
10. A multi-function sneaker comprising: an outsole comprising: a
heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole, a forefoot
zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the
first end, and a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the
outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, wherein
the forefoot zone and the durability zone exhibit a different
coefficient of friction from each other; an upper coupled to the
outsole, the upper comprising a vamp, a medial quarter portion, a
lateral quarter portion, and a heel portion; a heel grip having a
cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole
over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at
least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel
grip exhibits a coefficient of friction that is greater than the
coefficient of friction of the durability zone; and a toe grip
disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper.
11. The multi-function sneaker of claim 10, wherein the heel zone
of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a
lateral side of the outsole.
12. The multi-function sneaker of claim 10, wherein the forefoot
zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a
lateral side of the outsole.
13. The multi-function sneaker of claim 10, wherein the durability
zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a
lateral side of the outsole.
14. The multi-function sneaker of claim 10, wherein a tread pattern
of a bottom surface of the durability zone comprises a plurality of
alternative ridges and channels.
15. The multi-function sneaker of claim 10, further comprising a
midsole disposed adjacent the outsole.
16. The multi-function sneaker of claim 15, wherein the midsole
comprises a foam material.
17. The multi-function sneaker of claim 15, further comprising an
edging plate disposed adjacent the midsole.
18. The multi-function sneaker of claim 17, wherein the midsole
comprises a recess formed therein, and further comprises an edging
plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the midsole.
19. The multi-function sneaker of claim 10, wherein the heel grip
comprises a rounded edge transition from the vertical to the
horizontal of the cup shape, and wherein a bottom surface of the
heel grip comprises a treaded portion and a smooth portion.
20. The multi-function sneaker of claim 10, wherein the toe grip is
configured to cover only a medial portion of the vamp of the upper.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of
French Patent Application Number FR2007722 filed Jul. 22, 2020,
which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND
[0002] U.S. Pat. No. 8,291,619, titled "Skateboard shoes", and
dated Oct. 23, 2012, generally describes a shoe comprising a single
molded sole having a lateral section, positioned at a front outer
portion of the sole, the lateral section made of a first rubber
material, a medial section, positioned at a front inner portion of
the sole and positioned adjacent to the lateral section, the medial
section made of a third rubber material, a heel section, positioned
at a rear portion of the sole, the heel section made of the third
rubber material, and an arch section, positioned between the
lateral section or the medial section and the heel section, the
arch section made of a second rubber material.
[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 6,931,768, titled "Skateboard shoe with sole
of varying hardness", and dated Aug. 23, 2005, generally describes
a skateboard shoe having a sole with four sole pads; each sole pad
having differing durometer values: a lateral pad and a toe pad
comprised of a low durometer value (Shore A) material, a medial pad
comprised of a moderate durometer value (Shore A) material, and a
heel pad comprised of a hard durometer value (Shore A)
material.
[0004] U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2012/0198728, titled "Athletic shoe sole
for personal transportation device", dated Aug. 9, 2012, generally
describes a shoe sole including a plurality of zones having
different hardness, the zones designed specifically for an extreme
athlete to increase wear resistance of the shoe while optimizing
flexibility, stability, and performance. The zones can be
strategically located on locations of the sole corresponding to
particular foot anatomy and expected levels of stress and wear.
[0005] U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2003/0115776, titled "Climbing shoe with
multiple hardness rubber sole", and dated Jun. 26, 2003, generally
describes a climbing shoe including an upper portion and an outer
sole attached to the upper portion. The outer sole of the toe part
has an edge area, a mid-area, and an interior area. The edge area
will be made of rubber polymer with a hardness greater than the
mid-area, and the mid-area will be made of rubber polymer with a
hardness greater than the interior area. The edge area and mid-area
will be substantially U-shaped along the toe part of the outer sole
of the climbing shoes.
[0006] U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2015/0374066, titled "Athletic shoe sole
for personal transportation device", and dated Dec. 31, 2015,
generally describes a shoe sole including a plurality of zones
having different hardness, the zones designed specifically for an
extreme athlete to increase wear resistance of the shoe while
optimizing flexibility, stability, and performance. The zones can
be strategically located on locations of the sole corresponding to
particular foot anatomy and expected levels of stress and wear.
[0007] U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2010/0050475, titled "Footwear sole
structure", and dated Mar. 4, 2010, generally describes a shoe
structure for athletic use including an upper adapted and
constructed to at least partially cover an upper surface of the
foot of a wearer of the shoe. A sole element is secured to the
upper, and is fabricated from a relatively flexible and cushioned
material. A plurality of multi-island platforms are secured to the
sole element. The multi-island platforms have varying degrees of
stiffness. Stiffer multi-island platforms are located in areas of
the foot requiring stiffness to enhance footwear performance, and
more flexible multi-island platforms are located in areas of the
foot requiring flexibility to enhance footwear performance.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 9,833,039, titled "Uppers and sole structures
for articles of footwear", and dated Dec. 5, 2017, generally
describes sole structures and uppers for articles of footwear that
includes features to enhance footwear flexibility, dexterity,
natural motion feel, and/or tackiness. Such articles of footwear
may provide enhanced properties and feel for use in skateboarding
and other activities.
[0009] Improvements are needed.
SUMMARY
[0010] Described herein are a multi-function sneaker and/or methods
of making a multi-function sneaker. An example multi-function
sneaker (e.g., skate shoe) may comprise an outsole. The outsole may
comprise a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole.
The outsole may comprise a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second
end of the outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot zone may be
formed from a first climbing rubber (e.g., sticky rubber). The
forefoot zone may comprise a bottom surface that is smooth. The
outsole may comprise a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the
outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone. The
durability zone may be formed from a durable rubber. The durability
zone may comprise a bottom surface that comprises a tread
pattern.
[0011] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise a midsole
disposed adjacent the outsole. The midsole may comprise a foam
material having a recess formed therein.
[0012] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise an edging
plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the midsole and
extending from at a midfoot of the midsole to a forefoot of the
midsole.
[0013] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise an upper
coupled to the outsole. The upper may comprise a vamp portion, a
medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel
portion.
[0014] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise a heel grip
having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of
the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole
and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper. The heel
grip may be formed from a climbing rubber such as a second climbing
rubber and may comprise a rounded edge transition from the vertical
to the horizontal of the cup shape. A bottom surface of the heel
grip may comprise a treaded portion and a smooth portion.
[0015] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise a toe grip
disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper and configured to cover
only a medial portion of the vamp of the upper. The toe grip may be
formed from a climbing rubber such as the second climbing
rubber.
[0016] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise an
adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper and coupled
to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of the outsole.
The adjustable strap may be configured to control a fit of the
upper.
[0017] Described herein are multi-function sneakers and/or methods
of making multi-function sneakers. An example multi-function
sneaker may comprise an outsole. The outsole may comprise a heel
zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole. The outsole may
comprise a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the
outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot zone may be formed
from a first climbing rubber or sticky rubber. The outsole may
comprise a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole
interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone. The durability
zone may be formed from a durable rubber.
[0018] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise an upper
coupled to the outsole. The upper may comprise a vamp portion, a
medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel
portion.
[0019] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise a heel grip
having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of
the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole
and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper. The heel
grip may be formed from a climbing rubber.
[0020] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise a toe grip
disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper. The toe grip may be formed
from a climbing rubber such as a second climbing rubber.
[0021] Described herein are multi-function sneakers and/or methods
of making multi-function sneakers. An example multi-function
sneaker may comprise an outsole. The outsole may comprise a heel
zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole. The outsole may
comprise a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the
outsole opposite the first end. The outsole may comprise a
durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed
between the heel zone and forefoot zone. The forefoot zone and the
durability zone may exhibit a different coefficient of friction
from each other.
[0022] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise an upper
coupled to the outsole. The upper may comprise a vamp portion, a
medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel
portion.
[0023] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise a heel grip
having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of
the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole
and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper. The heel
grip may exhibit a coefficient of friction that is greater than the
coefficient of friction of the durability zone.
[0024] The example multi-function sneaker may comprise a toe grip
disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper. The toe grip may be formed
from a climbing rubber.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The following drawings show generally, by way of example,
but not by way of limitation, various examples discussed in the
present disclosure. In the drawings:
[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an example footwear
in accordance with the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the footwear of FIG.
1.
[0028] FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the footwear of FIG.
1.
[0029] FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the footwear of FIG.
1.
[0030] FIG. 5 is a top view of the footwear of FIG. 1.
[0031] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the footwear of FIG. 1.
[0032] FIG. 7 is a lateral side view of the footwear of FIG. 1.
[0033] FIG. 8 is a medial side view of the footwear of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] Described herein are multi-function sneakers and/or methods
of making multi-function sneakers.
[0035] As used herein durable rubber may be or comprise a soft
hiking rubber for good wet and dry grip. The durable rubber may be
or comprise a blend of bromobutyl, natural, and/or polybutadiene
rubber. As an example, the durable rubber may be or comprise a
rubber composition exhibiting one or more of: Hardness 60 A (+/-5),
Din abrasion 180 mm3 Loss maximum, Trouser tear 16 N/mm, Tensile 11
Mpa minimum, 400% Minimum Elongation at Break, or Maximum
Resilience 28%.
[0036] As used herein first climbing rubber (e.g., sticky rubber)
may be or comprise a rubber composite exhibiting high tear
resistance, low resiliency, and low (30%) modulus for best
friction. The climbing rubber may be or comprise a high level of
bromobutyl rubber with high Cis polybutadiene, and natural rubber.
As an example, the climbing rubber may be or comprise a rubber
composition exhibiting one or more of: Hardness 70 A (+/-5) Din
abrasion 220 mm3 loss maximum Trouser Tear 18 N/mm minimum, Tensile
11 Mpa minimum, 400% Minimum Elongation at Break, or Maximum
resilience 18%.
[0037] As used herein second climbing rubber may be or comprise a
blend of one natural rubber, high cis polybutadiene rubber, and/or
EPDM rubber. The second climbing rubber may be or comprise high
elasticity, high tear, and weather and ozone resistance. As an
example, the second climbing rubber may be or comprise a rubber
composition exhibiting one or more of: Hardness 62 A (+/-5) Din
Abrasion 120 mm3 loss maximum, Trouser Tear 14 N/mm, minimum,
Tensile 11 Mpa minimum, or 450% minimum Elongation at Break.
[0038] As shown in FIGS. 1-7, an example multi-function sneaker 100
may comprise an outsole 110. The outsole 110 may be configured to
engage the ground. The outsole 110 may be configured to engage
climbing surfaces such as climbing holds. The outsole 110 may
comprise one or more zones or surfaces configured for a particular
utility, such as skating or climbing. As an example, the outsole
110 may be configured for durability to support use as a sneaker
such as a street shoe or skate shoe. As a further example, the
outsole 110 may comprise one or more zones or surfaces configured
to support climbing. As such, the outsole 110 may be configured for
everyday street wear or skate wear, while providing specialized
zones or surfaces that facilitate climbing activities.
[0039] The outsole 110 may comprise a heel zone 112 disposed
adjacent a first end 114 of the outsole 110. The heel zone 112 may
comprise one or more of a durable rubber and a second climbing
rubber. The heel zone 112 may be formed from a region of the
durable rubber and a region the second climbing rubber. As an
example, a bottom surface 116 of the heel zone 112 may comprise a
treaded portion 116a and a smooth portion 116b. The treaded portion
116a may comprise, consist essentially of, or be formed from a
durable rubber. The smooth portion 116b may comprise, consist
essentially of, or be formed from a second climbing rubber. The
heel zone 112 of the outsole 110 may extend from a medial side 162
of the outsole 110 to the lateral side 164 of the outsole 110. As
an example, the heel zone 112 may comprise a rounded edge
transition from the vertical to the horizontal.
[0040] The outsole 110 may comprise a forefoot zone 118 disposed
adjacent a second end 120 of the outsole 110 opposite the first end
114. The forefoot zone 118 may comprise a sticky rubber such as a
first climbing rubber. The forefoot zone 118 may consist
essentially of a first climbing rubber. The forefoot zone 118 may
be formed from the first climbing rubber. The forefoot zone 118 may
comprise a bottom surface 122 that is smooth. The forefoot zone 118
of the outsole 110 may extend from the medial side 162 of the
outsole 110 to the lateral side 164 of the outsole 110.
[0041] The outsole 110 may comprise a durability zone 124 disposed
at a midfoot 125 of the outsole 110 interposed between the heel
zone 112 and forefoot zone 118. The durability zone 124 may
comprise a durable rubber. The durability zone 124 may consist
essentially of a durable rubber. The durability zone 124 may be
formed from a durable rubber. The durability zone 124 may comprise
a bottom surface 126 that comprises a tread pattern 128. The tread
pattern 128 of the bottom surface 126 of the durability zone 124
may comprise a plurality of alternative ridges 128a and channels
128b. The durability zone 124 of the outsole 110 may extend from
the medial side 162 of the outsole 110 to the lateral side 164 of
the outsole 110.
[0042] The example multi-function sneaker 100 may comprise a
midsole 130 disposed adjacent the outsole 110. The midsole 130 may
comprise a comfort portion 132. The comfort portion 132 may
comprise a foam material. The foam material of the comfort portion
132 may comprise Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA). Other foams and
materials may be used. The comfort portion 132 may have a recess
134 formed therein.
[0043] The example multi-function sneaker 100 may comprise an
edging plate 136. The edging plate 136 may be disposed adjacent the
midsole 130. As an example, the edging plate 136 may be at least
partially disposed in the recess 134 of the midsole 130. The edging
plate 136 may have a generally tear drop shape. The edging plate
136 may be a rigid plate. The edging plate 136 may comprise one or
more slits to provide flexibility in the rigid plate. However,
various shapes may be used. The edging plate 136 may be sized to
extend from at a midfoot 137 of the midsole 130 to a forefoot 138
of the midsole 130.
[0044] The example multi-function sneaker 100 may comprise an upper
140 disposed adjacent the outsole 110, the midsole 130, or both.
The upper 140 may be coupled to the outsole 110. The upper 140 may
comprise a vamp portion or vamp 142, a medial quarter portion 144,
a lateral quarter portion 146, and a heel portion 148. The portions
142-148 of the upper 140 are intended to be illustrative and not to
limit the components of the upper 140. The upper 140 may comprise
various portions or components.
[0045] The example multi-function sneaker 100 may comprise a heel
grip 150. The heel grip 150 may have a cup shape configured with a
concave cup to be disposed at the first end 114 of the outsole 110.
The heel grip 150 may be disposed over at least a portion of the
heel zone 112 of the outsole 110 and at least a portion of the heel
portion 148 of the upper 140. The heel grip 150 may form at least a
portion of the heel zone 112. The heel grip 150 may comprise a
second climbing rubber. The heel grip 150 may consist essentially
of a second climbing rubber. The heel grip 150 may be formed from a
second climbing rubber. The heel grip 150 may comprise a rounded
edge 152 transitioning from the vertical to the horizontal of the
cup shape. A bottom surface of the heel grip 150 may comprise the
bottom surface 116 of the heel zone 112 of the outsole 110. The
bottom surface of the heel grip may comprise a treaded portion and
a smooth portion. The heel grip 150 may be formed as a unitary
molded piece.
[0046] The example multi-function sneaker 100 may comprise a toe
grip 154 disposed adjacent the vamp 142 of the upper 140. The toe
grip 154 may be disposed over only a portion of the vamp 142. The
toe grip 154 may be configured to cover only a medial portion 156
of the vamp 142 of the upper 140. The toe grip 154 may comprise a
second climbing rubber. The toe grip may consist essentially of a
second climbing rubber. The toe grip 154 may be formed from a
second climbing rubber. The toe grip 154 may comprise a channel 158
formed therein.
[0047] The example multi-function sneaker 100 may comprise an
adjustable strap 160. The adjustable strap 160 may be disposed over
a portion of the upper 140 and coupled to the medial side 162 of
the outsole 110 and the lateral side 164 of the outsole 110. The
adjustable strap 160 may be configured to control a fit of the
upper 140 around a foot of a wearer.
EXAMPLES
[0048] Example 1: A multi-function sneaker comprising: an outsole
comprising: a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the
outsole, a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the
outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot zone formed from a
first climbing rubber, wherein the forefoot zone comprises a bottom
surface that is smooth, and a durability zone disposed at a midfoot
of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone,
the durability zone formed from a durable rubber, wherein the
durability zone comprises a bottom surface that comprises a tread
pattern; a midsole disposed adjacent the outsole, the midsole
comprising a foam material having a recess formed therein; an
edging plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the
midsole and extending from at a midfoot of the midsole to a
forefoot of the midsole; an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper
comprising a vamp portion, a medial quarter portion, a lateral
quarter portion, and a heel portion; a heel grip having a cup shape
configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at
least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a
portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip is
formed from a second climbing rubber and comprises a rounded edge
transition from the vertical to the horizontal of the cup shape,
and wherein a bottom surface of the heel grip comprises a treaded
portion and a smooth portion; a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp
of the upper and configured to cover only a medial portion of the
vamp of the upper, wherein the toe grip is formed from a second
climbing rubber; and an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of
the upper and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral
side of the outsole, wherein the adjustable strap is configured to
control a fit of the upper.
[0049] Example 2: The shoe of example 1, wherein the heel zone of
the outsole extends from the medial side of the outsole to the
lateral side of the outsole.
[0050] Example 3: The shoe of any of examples 1-2, wherein the
forefoot zone of the outsole extends from the medial side of the
outsole to the lateral side of the outsole.
[0051] Example 4: The shoe of any of examples 1-3, wherein the
durability zone of the outsole extends from the medial side of the
outsole to the lateral side of the outsole.
[0052] Example 5: The shoe of any of examples 1-4, wherein the
tread pattern of the bottom surface of the durability zone
comprises a plurality of alternative ridges and channels.
[0053] Example 6: The shoe of any of examples 1-5, wherein the foam
material of the midsole comprises Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA).
[0054] Example 7: The shoe of any of examples 1-6, wherein the heel
grip is formed as a unitary molded piece.
[0055] Example 8: The shoe of any of examples 1-7, wherein the toe
grip comprises a channel formed therein.
[0056] Example 9: A multi-function sneaker comprising: an outsole
comprising: a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the
outsole, a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the
outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot zone formed from a
first climbing rubber, and a durability zone disposed at a midfoot
of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone,
the durability zone formed from a durable rubber; an upper coupled
to the outsole, the upper comprising a vamp portion, a medial
quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel portion; a
heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first
end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the
outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper,
wherein the heel grip is formed from a second climbing rubber; and
a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper, wherein the toe
grip is formed from a second climbing rubber.
[0057] Example 10: The shoe of any of examples 1-9, wherein the
heel zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole
to a lateral side of the outsole.
[0058] Example 11: The shoe of any of examples 1-10, wherein the
forefoot zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the
outsole to a lateral side of the outsole.
[0059] Example 12: The shoe of any of examples 1-11, wherein the
durability zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the
outsole to a lateral side of the outsole.
[0060] Example 13: The shoe of any of examples 1-12, wherein a
tread pattern of a bottom surface of the durability zone comprises
a plurality of alternative ridges and channels.
[0061] Example 14: The shoe of any of examples 1-13, further
comprising a midsole disposed adjacent the outsole.
[0062] Example 15: The shoe of any of examples 1-14, wherein the
midsole comprises a foam material.
[0063] Example 16: The shoe of any of examples 1-15, wherein the
foam material of the midsole comprises Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate
(EVA).
[0064] Example 17: The shoe of any of examples 1-16, further
comprising an edging plate disposed adjacent the midsole.
[0065] Example 18: The shoe of any of examples 1-17, wherein the
midsole comprises a recess formed therein, and further comprising
an edging plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the
midsole.
[0066] Example 19: The shoe of any of examples 1-18, further
comprising an edging plate disposed between the upper and the
outsole.
[0067] Example 20: The shoe of any of examples 1-19, wherein the
edging plate extends from at least a midfoot of the midsole to a
forefoot of the midsole.
[0068] Example 21: The shoe of any of examples 1-20, wherein the
heel grip is formed as a unitary molded piece.
[0069] Example 22: The shoe of any of examples 1-21, wherein the
heel grip comprises a rounded edge transition from the vertical to
the horizontal of the cup shape, and wherein a bottom surface of
the heel grip comprises a treaded portion and a smooth portion.
[0070] Example 23: The shoe of any of examples 1-22, wherein the
toe grip comprises a channel formed therein.
[0071] Example 24: The shoe of any of examples 1-23, wherein the
toe grip is configured to cover only a medial portion of the vamp
of the upper.
[0072] Example 25: The shoe of any of examples 1-24, wherein the
forefoot zone comprises a bottom surface that is smooth.
[0073] Example 26: The shoe of any of examples 1-25, wherein the
durability zone comprises a bottom surface that comprises a tread
pattern.
[0074] Example 27: The shoe of any of examples 1-26, further
comprising an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper
and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of
the outsole, wherein the adjustable strap is configured to control
a fit of the upper.
[0075] Example 28: A multi-function sneaker comprising: an outsole
comprising: a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the
outsole, a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the
outsole opposite the first end, and a durability zone disposed at a
midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and
forefoot zone, wherein the forefoot zone and the durability zone
exhibit a different coefficient of friction from each other; an
upper coupled to the outsole, the upper comprising a vamp portion,
a medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel
portion; a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed
at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel
zone of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of
the upper, wherein the heel grip exhibits a coefficient of friction
that is greater than the coefficient of friction of the durability
zone; and a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper,
wherein the toe grip is formed from a second climbing rubber.
[0076] Example 29: The shoe of any of examples 1-28, wherein the
heel zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole
to a lateral side of the outsole.
[0077] Example 30: The shoe of any of examples 1-29, wherein the
forefoot zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the
outsole to a lateral side of the outsole.
[0078] Example 31: The shoe of any of examples 1-30, wherein the
durability zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the
outsole to a lateral side of the outsole.
[0079] Example 32: The shoe of any of examples 1-31, wherein a
tread pattern of a bottom surface of the durability zone comprises
a plurality of alternative ridges and channels.
[0080] Example 33: The shoe of any of examples 1-32, further
comprising a midsole disposed adjacent the outsole.
[0081] Example 34: The shoe of any of examples 1-33, wherein the
midsole comprises a foam material.
[0082] Example 35: The shoe of any of examples 1-34, wherein the
foam material of the midsole comprises Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate
(EVA).
[0083] Example 36: The shoe of any of examples 1-35, further
comprising an edging plate disposed adjacent the midsole.
[0084] Example 37: The shoe of any of examples 1-36, wherein the
midsole comprises a recess formed therein, and further comprising
an edging plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the
midsole.
[0085] Example 38: The shoe of any of examples 1-37, further
comprising an edging plate disposed between the upper and the
outsole.
[0086] Example 39: The shoe of any of examples 1-38, wherein the
edging plate extends from at least a midfoot of the midsole to a
forefoot of the midsole.
[0087] Example 40: The shoe of any of examples 1-39, wherein the
heel grip comprises a second climbing rubber.
[0088] Example 41: The shoe of any of examples 1-40, wherein the
heel grip is formed as a unitary molded piece.
[0089] Example 42: The shoe of any of examples 1-41, wherein the
heel grip comprises a rounded edge transition from the vertical to
the horizontal of the cup shape, and wherein a bottom surface of
the heel grip comprises a treaded portion and a smooth portion.
[0090] Example 43: The shoe of any of examples 1-42, wherein the
toe grip comprises a channel formed therein.
[0091] Example 44: The shoe of any of examples 1-43, wherein the
toe grip is configured to cover only a medial portion of the vamp
of the upper.
[0092] Example 45: The shoe of any of examples 1-44, wherein the
forefoot zone comprises a bottom surface that is smooth.
[0093] Example 46: The shoe of any of examples 1-45, wherein the
durability zone comprises a bottom surface that comprises a tread
pattern.
[0094] Example 47: The shoe of any of examples 1-46, further
comprising an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper
and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of
the outsole, wherein the adjustable strap is configured to control
a fit of the upper.
[0095] Example 48: The shoe of any of examples 1-47, wherein the
durability zone of the outsole comprises a durable rubber.
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