A cushion composite structure having a plurality of meshes is provided, including a support layer and a fabric layer. The support layer includes a support structure and a polymer layer. The polymer layer is disposed on the support layer and in the meshes, wherein the Tm point of the polymer layer is less than 70 C. The fabric layer is disposed on the support layer.

A method for connecting at least two structural parts of an orthopedic component, wherein the structural parts are retained in an orienting device while oriented in relation to each other, and an intermediate space thus being formed between the structural parts. The orienting device and the structural parts together form a cavity, which has a flow connection to at least one feed connection, via which an adhesive for adhesively bonding the structural parts is introduced into the cavity.

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a system that modifies the heel cushioning of the sole member over a series of footwear purchases. The modifications can be configured to correspond to a customer's evaluation of the heel cushioning previously purchased. The sole member can include a set of apertures that are formed along various surfaces of the sole member to adjust the cushioning characteristics of the sole member.

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a system that modifies the heel cushioning of the sole member over a series of footwear purchases. The modifications can be configured to correspond to a customer's evaluation of the heel cushioning previously purchased. The sole member can include a set of apertures that are formed along various surfaces of the sole member to adjust the cushioning characteristics of the sole member.

An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper, a fluid-filled chamber including a first portion in contact with the upper in a first region, and a midsole including a first portion disposed between the fluid-filled chamber and the upper in a second region.

An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper, a fluid-filled chamber including a first portion in contact with the upper in a first region, and a midsole including a first portion disposed between the fluid-filled chamber and the upper in a second region.

An improved article of footwear is disclosed herein. The article of footwear includes an upper and an internal harness disposed within the upper. The upper has a midfoot region, a forefoot region, a medial side, a lateral side, and an opening configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The harness extends between the midfoot region and the forefoot region, and may include a medial panel and a lateral panel. The medial panel and the lateral panel are coupled to the upper and movably coupled to each other. Moving the lateral panel and the medial panel together applies a compressive force to the foot of a wearer to secure the foot of the wearer in the upper. Consequently, the internal harness prevents the foot of a wearer from shifting or translating in the upper, such as during athletic activity like cutting.

A medical shoe having an overmolding layer with a non-uniform density is provided. The medical shoe may include a midsole configured to support a foot, and a frame surrounding the midsole. The midsole may include a foot receiving portion forming a substantially planar surface for supporting the foot and a frame receiving portion opposite the foot receiving portion. The frame may include an overmolding layer extending from a side of the frame opposite the midsole so as to form a ground contacting surface. The overmolding layer may have a non-uniform density. The sole assembly may be secured to the frame by a self-locking fit between the sole assembly and the frame.

A footwear last (1) comprising a hind foot section and a forefoot section joined by a midfoot section. The forefoot section is defined by a three reference points which define a reference point circumference (9, FIGS. 1 and 2). The hind foot section is equivalent to a predetermined shoe (20) size (37) while the forefoot section is equivalent to a shoe (20) size (37) between 2 and 3 sizes larger than said predetermined shoe (20) size (37) using the Paris point system. An article of footwear made using said last (1) comprises an upper (22), a midsole (30, FIG. 6) and an outer sole (40). The upper (22) has an outer layer (21) and an inner layer, which inner layer comprises an elastic panel (25) arranged to cover the first and/or fifth metatarsophalangeal joint of a user. The midsole (30) has a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is arranged to line the footbed of the shoe (20) and the second layer is arranged to provide a shock absorbing layer. The outer sole (40) is secured to the upper (22) on assembly to complete the article of footwear. FIG. 3 A footwear last (1) comprising a hind foot section and a forefoot section joined by a midfoot section. The forefoot section is defined by a three reference points which define a reference point circumference (9, FIGS. 1 and 2). The hind foot section is equivalent to a predetermined shoe (20) size (37) while the forefoot section is equivalent to a shoe (20) size (37) between 2 and 3 sizes larger than said predetermined shoe (20) size (37) using the Paris point system. An article of footwear made using said last (1) comprises an upper (22), a midsole (30, FIG. 6) and an outer sole (40). The upper (22) has an outer layer (21) and an inner layer, which inner layer comprises an elastic panel (25) arranged to cover the first and/or fifth metatarsophalangeal joint of a user. The midsole (30) has a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is arranged to line the footbed of the shoe (20) and the second layer is arranged to provide a shock absorbing layer. The outer sole (40) is secured to the upper (22) on assembly to complete the article of footwear.

A boot includes a rigid outer shell including a base portion adjacent to a portion of a foot of a subject, a leg portion adjacent to a portion of a leg of the subject, and an ankle support portion integral with and coupling the base portion of the main body with the leg portion of the main body, the ankle portion of the main body being adjacent to two opposing sides of an ankle of the subject, the ankle support portion of the main body having one or more removable elements. A first one of the one or more removable elements, adjacent to a first one of the two opposing sides of the ankle, is configured to be removed from the rigid outer shell to aid in preventing contact between an incision area on the first side of the ankle of the subject and the rigid outer shell.