Joseph J Howley

US Patent:

20150320144, Nov 12, 2015

Filed:

May 19, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/716209

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
David J. Dirsa - North Andover MA, US
Clifford B. Gerber - West Linn OR, US
Joseph Howley - Lake Oswego OR, US

International Classification:

A43B 13/26
A43B 13/12
A43B 5/00
A43B 23/22

Abstract:

An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include an outsole including ground engaging members and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member may extend between (1) a first mounting member located in a forefoot region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole, and (2) a second mounting member located in a heel region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole. The first mounting member may be located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the forefoot region of the outsole and the second mounting member is located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the heel region of the outsole.