A ventilating inline skate includes an inner vamp formed of EVA copolymer and including a plurality of holes and a plurality of air-exit ports; an outer vamp formed of EVA copolymer and including a plurality of air-exit ports; a tongue formed of EVA copolymer; a frame secured to the outer vamp; a heel cap secured to the frame; and a plurality of wheels mounted in line under the frame. The inner vamp is disposed in the outer vamp with the air-exit ports of the inner vamp aligned with the air-exit ports of the outer vamp.

An article of footwear comprising an upper (2) provided with an inner sole (3) and the upper (2) and inner sole (3) delimiting a cavity (4) for receiving a foot. A first sole (5) covering at least parts of the inner sole (3), said first sole (5) being made in one continuous piece and comprising through-going sole holes (8). The inner sole (3) comprises a mesh directly attached to the upper (2) and comprises a first inner sole surface turning towards the cavity (4) defining the bottom of the cavity. The through-going sole holes (8) are covered at least partly by the mesh and provide a fluid communication between the cavity (4) and the outside of the second sole surface, thereby allowing liquid such as water to run through the sole holes (8) between the cavity (4) and the outside of the footwear.

An article of footwear comprising an upper (2) provided with an inner sole (3) and the upper (2) and inner sole (3) delimiting a cavity (4) for receiving a foot. A first sole (5) covering at least parts of the inner sole (3), said first sole (5) being made in one continuous piece and comprising through-going sole holes (8). The inner sole (3) comprises a mesh directly attached to the upper (2) and comprises a first inner sole surface turning towards the cavity (4) defining the bottom of the cavity. The through-going sole holes (8) are covered at least partly by the mesh and provide a fluid communication between the cavity (4) and the outside of the second sole surface, thereby allowing liquid such as water to run through the sole holes (8) between the cavity (4) and the outside of the footwear.

A textile upper for an article of footwear includes at least one microclimate modulation structure located at one or more regions of the upper. In an embodiment, a microclimate modulation structure includes a plurality of knitted strands, the knitted strands including a first strand type and a second strand type, the first strand type having a greater thermal conductivity than the second strand type. In another embodiment, the microclimate modulation structure includes an uneven surface that includes a plurality of knitted beams and a plurality of indentations defined between the knitted beams.

A vapor-permeable insert for an item of clothing and footwear, including at least one first layer provided with at least one blind opening, and at least one second layer, which has at least one temporarily deformable portion, which includes a material that is sensitive to humidity and/or temperature variations.

A vapor-permeable insert for an item of clothing and footwear, including at least one first layer provided with at least one blind opening, and at least one second layer, which has at least one temporarily deformable portion, which includes a material that is sensitive to humidity and/or temperature variations.

An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper that is coupled to the sole structure to at least partially defining an internal volume that is operative to receive a foot of the wearer. The upper includes an enlarged throat opening that is in communication with the internal volume and a forwardly extending flap section that defines a portion of the enlarged throat opening. The flap section is operative to fold laterally across an instep portion of the upper to reduce the size of the throat opening. Additionally, a plurality of perforations extend through a portion of the upper on a first side of the flap section. Folding the flap section laterally in a first direction covers the plurality of perforations to provide selective water resistance. Conversely, folding the flap section laterally in a second direction exposes the plurality of perforations to provide ventilation to the interior volume.

An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper that is coupled to the sole structure to at least partially defining an internal volume that is operative to receive a foot of the wearer. The upper includes an enlarged throat opening that is in communication with the internal volume and a forwardly extending flap section that defines a portion of the enlarged throat opening. The flap section is operative to fold laterally across an instep portion of the upper to reduce the size of the throat opening. Additionally, a plurality of perforations extend through a portion of the upper on a first side of the flap section. Folding the flap section laterally in a first direction covers the plurality of perforations to provide selective water resistance. Conversely, folding the flap section laterally in a second direction exposes the plurality of perforations to provide ventilation to the interior volume.

An upper for an article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the upper for an article of footwear are disclosed. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The joined edges form a plurality of seams within the textile element, including a longitudinal seam extending on the lower region of the upper from a heel region to a forefoot region. Various warp knitting or weft knitting processes, including circular knitting, may be utilized to form the textile element.

A holistically improved shoe that incorporates beneficial aspects relating to a variety of interconnected elements, including comfort, sustainability, washability, ease of manufacturing, style, freedom and natural movement of the foot, as well as the sensory experience of a user. The shoe contains a removable insert that is configured to be removed and washed in between uses or as needed, such that a sock or other liner is unnecessary. The shoe further includes a footbed and an outsole that contain matching tread patterns. The matching tread patterns of the present technology allow the footbed and the outsole to move in concert by splaying during a stride in order to better absorb shock by mimicking the natural movements of the foot.