Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.

The present description relates to a footwear sole (1) comprising a first layer (2) having a leaning surface (3) and a second layer (4), coupled to said first layer (2), associated with a plurality of seats (5). The sole (1) moreover comprises a plurality of actuated members (6) each of which mounted in a respective seat (5) and movable or shift-able between a first position, or retracted position, and a second position, or extended position, wherein in the respective first position they are apt to determine a first configuration of the first layer (2) and in the second position they are apt to determine a second configuration of the first layer (2) wherein the leaning surface (3) has or forms a plurality of bumps or protrusions with respect to the first configuration. The sole (1) further comprises an actuation member (7) configured to move the actuated members (6) between the first position and the second position, and vice versa. The present description also relates to a method which can be realized by this sole, as well as to a footwear comprising this sole.

An article of footwear may include a sole structure fixedly attached to an upper defining an internal cavity configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The sole structure may include an exposed outer member configured to contact the ground, the exposed outer member including a first aperture, and a sensory feedback member disposed at least partially within the first aperture in the outer member, the sensory feedback member including a first end and a second end. The first end of the sensory feedback member may include a projection extending through the first aperture and configured to contact the ground. In addition, the second end of the sensory feedback member may include a plurality of flexible bristles extending through a portion of the sole structure and exposed to the internal cavity.

An article of footwear may include a sole structure fixedly attached to an upper defining an internal cavity configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The sole structure may include an exposed outer member configured to contact the ground, the exposed outer member including a first aperture, and a sensory feedback member disposed at least partially within the first aperture in the outer member, the sensory feedback member including a first end and a second end. The first end of the sensory feedback member may include a projection extending through the first aperture and configured to contact the ground. In addition, the second end of the sensory feedback member may include a plurality of flexible bristles extending through a portion of the sole structure and exposed to the internal cavity.

An outsole for a shoe includes i) a main tread to be secured to a shoe, the main tread having a sole portion and a heel portion, ii) at least one non-slip element integrated to the main tread and being positioned within one of the sole and heel portions; and iii) a retractable crampon, including at least one spike, that is mounted to the other one of the sole and heel portions of the main tread. The retractable crampon is movable between a deployed position, wherein the at least one spike extends from the main tread, and a retracted position, wherein the at least one spike is prevented from contacting the ground by the main tread.

Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.

The invention relates to a sole arrangement (10) for an anti-slid shoe (1). Said sole arrangement (10) comprises an upper and a lower sole member (20, 50) wherein the lower sole member (50) is vertically movable in relation to the upper sole member (20). Spike holding units (15) are arranged at the upper sole member (20) and are configured to hold spike members (8) extending in a vertical direction inside the sole arrangement (10). The sole arrangement (10) further comprises a locking system comprising spacing means (12) and a movable locking plate (30) arranged between the upper and lower sole members (20, 50), configured to control the vertical distance between the sole members (20, 50) to prevent the spike member (8) from protruding through the lower sole member (50). The spike holding unit (15) extends downwards through an opening (17) in the locking plate towards a spike opening (16) in the lower sole member (20).

The invention relates to a sole arrangement (10) for an anti-slid shoe (1). Said sole arrangement (10) comprises an upper and a lower sole member (20, 50) wherein the lower sole member (50) is vertically movable in relation to the upper sole member (20). Spike holding units (15) are arranged at the upper sole member (20) and are configured to hold spike members (8) extending in a vertical direction inside the sole arrangement (10). The sole arrangement (10) further comprises a locking system comprising spacing means (12) and a movable locking plate (30) arranged between the upper and lower sole members (20, 50), configured to control the vertical distance between the sole members (20, 50) to prevent the spike member (8) from protruding through the lower sole member (50). The spike holding unit (15) extends downwards through an opening (17) in the locking plate towards a spike opening (16) in the lower sole member (20).

Articles of footwear may include selectively engageable traction elements that engage with a surface or the ground during certain activities and do not engage with the surface or the ground during other activities. The selectively engageable traction elements are caused to engage with the ground or surface when a portion of the footwear is flexed. When the footwear is in its unflexed position, the selectively engageable traction elements may not engage with the ground or surface. Selectively engageable traction elements may be desired or may be useful during particular, targeted movements such as sharp turns, pivoting, sudden or abrupt starting and stopping motions, and the like and in changing environmental conditions, such as on various surfaces having different characteristics. Wearers of such footwear may benefit from the extra traction provided by the selectively engageable traction elements when performing the targeted movements and/or when wearing the footwear on surfaces with varying conditions.

Articles of footwear may include selectively engageable traction elements that engage with a surface or the ground during certain activities and do not engage with the surface or the ground during other activities. The selectively engageable traction elements are caused to engage with the ground or surface when a portion of the footwear is flexed. When the footwear is in its unflexed position, the selectively engageable traction elements may not engage with the ground or surface. Selectively engageable traction elements may be desired or may be useful during particular, targeted movements such as sharp turns, pivoting, sudden or abrupt starting and stopping motions, and the like and in changing environmental conditions, such as on various surfaces having different characteristics. Wearers of such footwear may benefit from the extra traction provided by the selectively engageable traction elements when performing the targeted movements and/or when wearing the footwear on surfaces with varying conditions.