Shoe with tunable cushioning system

The invention is directed to cushioning systems (12) for athletic shoes (10) that can be adjusted by a wearer. The systems (12) include one or more cushioning inserts (20) having anisotropic properties and are lockable in place in the shoe sole (16). The systems may also include structural support e...

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Hauptverfasser: NIGG, SANDRO ROMEDI, STESZYN. MICHAEL, ACEVEDO, JOHN, ORZECK, TOREN PHILIP BEZ, GORDON, JOSH ROBERT, WILDAY, RYAN LAND, LUSSIER, MICHEL
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:The invention is directed to cushioning systems (12) for athletic shoes (10) that can be adjusted by a wearer. The systems (12) include one or more cushioning inserts (20) having anisotropic properties and are lockable in place in the shoe sole (16). The systems may also include structural support elements that provide additional stability and support to the wearer's foot. The wearer can adjust the degree of cushioning by rotating the insert within the shoe. The wearer can also remove the insert and replace the insert with a new and/or different insert.