DE102016215263A1 - Shoe top for a shoe - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a shoe upper for a shoe. In addition, the present invention relates to a shoe and a method of manufacturing such a shoe upper and such a shoe. According to one aspect of the invention, a shoe upper (235; 410; 510) without shoelaces (a.) Comprises at least one braid portion (100; 420; 520) adapted to be stretched in a longitudinal direction; (b.) at least one region without mesh (430); (c.) wherein stretching the at least one braid portion (100; 420; 520) in the longitudinal direction provides an elastic restoring force.

Description

1. Technical field

The present invention relates to a shoe upper for a shoe. In addition, the present invention relates to a shoe and a method of manufacturing such a shoe upper and such a shoe.

2. Description of the Related Art

A shoe upper for a shoe usually provides a variety of functionalities. In addition to providing the enclosure for receiving the foot, a shoe upper may stabilize foot movements, protect the foot against environmental influences and, in the case of certain sports shoes, even provide a surface that is specifically adapted to the athlete's needs. For example, a soccer shoe may provide a shoe upper with improved frictional properties during ball contact.

Most of the functionalities of the shoe upper require a close connection between the foot and the shoe upper. For this purpose, the shoe upper can be adaptable by using laces, hook-and-loop fasteners or other devices which secure the shoe securely to the foot. Various shoe uppers containing laces or straps are known, e.g. B. of the US 2014/0196316 A1 . US 7,568,298 B2 . US 7,574,818 B2 . US 8,745,895 B2 . US 2004/0181972 A1 , and US 6,052,921 . US 2006/01981164 A1 . US 5,291,671 . US 7,134,224 B2 . US 6,324,773 B1 and CN 204207163 , In addition, Nike offers a shoe called "Nike Fingertrap Max" with a woven system around the foot of a wearer.

The use of laces in shoe uppers, however, has significant drawbacks: laces can penetrate the skin, especially if the laces are too tightly laced. Also, shoelaces can also cause injury during sports moves, such as shooting in football, when the foot interacts heavily with the ball.

One commonly known option to avoid these injuries is to provide shoe tops without laces.

US 3,931,685 discloses an elastically covered shoe for use by a football player, in which the lacing of a conventional shoe is replaced by an elastic panel integral with the shoe and forming the instep portion thereof, the panel extending integrally with a tubular one , Elastic element is connected, which surrounds the ankle of the wearer, wherein the elastic plate and the tube serve to hold the shoe securely on the foot of the wearer.

US 2015/0007451 A1 discloses an article of footwear which includes a braided shoe upper having a unitary braided structure covering the entire shoe upper. The uniform braided structure of the shoe upper can be created with specific features that match specific activities. Different regions of the shoe upper may have different braid configurations.

However, the prior art shoe tops are neither light nor capable of providing acceptable wear comfort. The attachment of the shoe upper is typically either tight but uncomfortable, or comfortable but loose. In the case of a football boot, this can lead to a lack of control of the foot movements, z. When playing with a ball.

It is therefore the underlying problem of the present invention to overcome, at least in part, the above-mentioned disadvantages.

3. Summary of the invention

The above problem is at least partially solved by a shoe upper without laces comprising (a.) At least one braid portion adapted to be stretched in a longitudinal direction; (b.) at least one area without braid; (c.) wherein stretching the at least one braid portion in the longitudinal direction provides an elastic restoring force.

In the prior art, which has been mentioned above, improved comfort for the foot of the wearer within a shoe top without shoelaces is provided by including the braid throughout the shoe upper, the present invention is based on a different approach: here, the shoe upper includes at least one area without braid next to the one or more braid area. The inventors have found that such an arrangement provides a reduced weight but still a close fit due to the at least one braid area. The weight of the shoe upper is an important factor, since any weight affects foot movement of a wearer. The inventors have noticed that one or more carefully positioned braid portions are enough to close and comfortably attach the shoe upper to a foot Fasten. By finding at least one area without braid, other properties of the shoe, such as its ventilation properties, can also be improved. Again, this is especially important for shoe tops for sports shoes.

The braid regions are stretched in a longitudinal direction as the foot is inserted, the stretching properties providing an elastic recovery force such that the braid region is closely aligned with the foot surface. In the case of foot movements within the shoe upper, the stretched braid area may additionally be stretched in the same direction as the longitudinal stretch. This additional elongation in turn increases the elastic restoring force compared to the longitudinal expansion. This makes it possible for the braid area to reliably secure the foot inside the shoe upper.

Additionally or alternatively, the additional stretching may be in a direction other than the longitudinal direction, e.g. B. perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. This is due to the friction of the surface of the foot. Thus, in turn, this additional strain can also increase the elastic recovery force as mentioned above.

The functionality described above may be provided by a shoe upper that combines braid areas and areas without braid. Thereby, the invention combines an exceptional hold of the foot suitable for extreme foot movements with the comfort provided by a normal shoe top free of braids.

In one embodiment, the at least one braid region extends at least partially from a medial side to a lateral side of the shoe upper, preferably along a region of the sphenoid bone of a foot. In a more specific embodiment, the at least one braid region may enclose the midfoot surface. The inventors have realized that these surfaces of the foot are essential to reliably secure the foot within the shoe upper. If z. For example, if a wearer, such as a football player, is in a duel with another football player, the shoe upper may provide sufficient stability due to the tight fit in the braided midfoot surface of the shoe upper.

In one embodiment, the shoe upper may further include at least one braid portion in the toe surface of the shoe upper. In a more specific embodiment, the shoe upper may include at least one braid area in the heel surface of the shoe upper.

Such an arrangement of the braid regions may further increase the stability of the foot within the shoe upper, especially since the toe and heel of the foot represent important contact points for the movement of a wearer. The toe surface is at the furthest distance to the heel surface, d. H. Improving the stability in these two surfaces may be sufficient to prevent any sliding of the foot in and out of a shoe without laces.

In an embodiment, the shoe upper may further comprise at least one channel which at least partially surrounds the at least one braid region. In a more specific embodiment, the at least one channel has a width of 12 mm to 30 mm, preferably 14 mm to 26 mm, preferably 19 mm to 24 mm. Providing channels surrounding the braid regions may further assist the functionality described above, as the channels provide increased friction between the foot and the braid region. In addition, such channels may partially or completely hide the braid portion outwardly, which may thus be designed as in a conventional shoe, or may be provided with more specific properties of the shoe upper surface. In addition, the braid portion can move freely within such channels, so that the braid portion can contract freely due to the elastic restoring force when it is stretched. As a result, an increased stability of a foot can be provided within the shoe upper.

In one embodiment, the at least one channel is arranged on the outer surface of the shoe upper. In another embodiment, the at least one channel can be incorporated into the shoe upper. Such arrangements of the channels not only provide the above-mentioned advantages of increased stability during movements and reduced weight of the shoe upper, but further provide better control for foot movements. For example, by incorporating the at least one channel into the shoe upper, the at least one braid portion is tightly connected to the shoe upper and thus the loss of energy transfer from the foot to the shoe upper can be reduced.

In one embodiment, the shoe upper includes a plurality of channels for a plurality of braid regions. In a more specific embodiment, the plurality of channels may be formed be through a variety of layers in at least part of the shoe upper. Additionally, at least one layer may comprise a thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU. Furthermore, at least one layer may comprise a mesh. In addition, at least one region may comprise a neoprene material.

All of these embodiments follow the same idea of providing increased stability for a foot during sports movements. The inventors have realized that the functionality described above can be further assisted by placing a plurality of mesh areas in a plurality of channels. Channels can be formed by forming a plurality of layers having different material properties. For example, a textile layer can be attached to a TPU layer which has different elasticity properties to provide a good balance between stability and flexibility. Now, one or more molds may create a plurality of cavities in the attached layers and an additional layer, e.g. A mesh, may cover the plurality of cavities to form the plurality of channels. This may provide a shoe upper with better control of the foot and acceptable wearing comfort during sports movements.

In one embodiment, the at least one braid region is shaped as at least one belt. In a more specific embodiment, the at least one belt may comprise a first synthetic yarn and a second synthetic yarn, wherein the first synthetic yarn has a different elasticity from the second synthetic yarn. In addition, the second yarn may extend axially along a direction of the belt. The inventors have noted that such belts can increase the functionality described above. Thereby, at least one belt formed by at least one braid portion can provide a good compromise between improved stability and elasticity of the shoe upper to closely and tightly conform to the foot. In addition, by providing such belts having different combinations of synthetic yarns, a more adaptive adjustment of the shoe upper to the foot can be achieved. In addition, the axial second yarn can provide different elasticities of the belt. For example, if the belt stretches the length of the second axial yarn, the elastic recovery force of the belt can greatly increase. The number of axial second yarn can also affect this effect. Alternatively, the length and material properties of the second axial yarns may be selected so that the belt can not stretch beyond a certain limit.

In one embodiment, the at least one braid portion is disposed in the shoe upper so that it may be pre-stretched in the first direction. This pre-stretching can further increase the above-mentioned elastic restoring force against the longitudinal elongation. As a result, such an embodiment is able to provide increased stability to the foot within the shoe upper. Therefore, a wearer can individually select the stability of the shoe upper before manufacturing according to his needs.

In one embodiment, the at least one mesh area is suitable for providing different elasticities in different deformation areas. The inventors have found that such an embodiment can provide improved performance for the sports movements of an athlete, such as a football player. For example, if the soccer player is running slowly during a game, less deformation may occur and thereby the at least one braid region will have low elasticity, and thus the foot will be subject to a reduced elastic restoring force of the braid. In the case of foot movements during a duel with another soccer player and / or attack, more deformation may occur and therefore the at least one braid region may have increasingly greater elasticity, meaning that the braid provides a comparatively higher elastic return force. This causes some sort of locking effect of the braid to provide more stability to the foot.

In one embodiment, the at least one braid region is adapted to provide a resilience of substantially 100%. In this context, the term "resilience of substantially 100%" must be understood as restoring the ability of the braid region substantially to its original length and size when the force which causes the deformation is removed. Essentially, to a degree that is relevant to shoe design. Thus, such a braid area can return many times to its original length when stretched. As a result, unwanted discharging of the braid area and thus of the shoe upper material can be avoided. In addition, undesired plastic deformation of the braid region and thus of the shoe upper material can also be avoided.

In one embodiment, the at least one braid region is adapted to be stretched up to 20% of its original length, preferably up to 10%, and more preferably up to 5%. For example, the braid area comprise a selected second yarn which extends axially as already mentioned above, so that the braid region can not be stretched beyond a certain limit. Additionally or alternatively, the density of the mesh material may be selected to achieve these elongation properties.

According to another aspect of the invention, a shoe upper comprises: (a.) At least one braid portion adapted to be stretched in a longitudinal direction; (b.) at least one channel which at least partially surrounds the at least one braid region; (c.) wherein stretching the at least one braid portion in the longitudinal direction provides an elastic restoring force.

Such a shoe upper may provide the possibility that the at least one braid portion may be covered to provide better friction on the surface of the shoe upper. For example, if this shoe upper is used for a soccer shoe, the wearer can not be affected by the at least one braid area when he touches the ball.

Additionally or alternatively, additional stretching may be in a direction other than the longitudinal direction, e.g. B. orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. This is due to the friction of the surface of the foot. Thus, this additional strain can in turn also increase the elastic restoring force as mentioned above.

In one embodiment, the at least one channel extends at least partially from a medial side to a lateral side of the shoe upper. In addition, the shoe upper may include at least one channel and at least one braid area in the toe surface of the shoe upper. Furthermore, the shoe upper may comprise at least one channel and at least one braid area in the heel surface of the shoe upper.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to a shoe comprising such a shoe upper according to the invention.

In an embodiment, the shoe further comprises at least one braid portion in a last. In addition, the shoe may further comprise at least one braid portion in an insole. Such embodiments can provide increased stability to the foot within the shoe and thus also improve the performance of a wearer. As a result, the above-mentioned functionality of the at least one braid area can be further improved. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing such a shoe upper or boot according to the invention.

4. Brief description of the figures

Possible embodiments of the present invention will be further described in the following detailed description with reference to the following figures:

1A - 1F Fig. 11 illustrates a mesh area and channels for surrounding the mesh area according to the present invention;

2 12 illustrates a flowchart of a process for exemplary method steps of stitching together a possible embodiment of a shoe upper in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure;

3 12 illustrates a diagram for the elasticity of a possible embodiment of a shoe upper in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure;

4A - 4B FIG. 5 illustrates possible embodiments of a soccer shoe incorporating a shoe top without shoelaces in accordance with the present invention; and

5 FIG. 1 illustrates one possible embodiment of a soccer shoe according to another aspect of the present invention.

5. Detailed description of possible embodiments

Possible embodiments and variations of the present invention are described below with particular reference to a shoe upper and a soccer shoe. However, the concept of the present invention may be applied identically or similarly to any shoe upper or sports shoe such as basketball, American football, rugby, baseball, snowboard, running, athletics, or any casual shoe such as sneakers, slippers, moccasins, etc., as well as sportswear like wearables.

For the sake of brevity, moreover, only a certain number of embodiments will be described below. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the specific features described with respect to these embodiments may be modified and variously combined, and that certain aspects of the specific embodiments may be omitted. It should also be noted that the aspects of the following detailed description may be combined with aspects of the above-described summary section.

1A - 1F make a mesh area 100 and channels 150 to surround the mesh area 100 according to the present invention.

A braid region may be formed by braiding at least one yarn. In the example that is in 1A can be shown, a first synthetic yarn 110 intertwined and the braid area 100 shape with an open structure. In addition, the braid area 100 as a belt 105 be formed, with the belt 105 further a second synthetic yarn 120 next to the first synthetic yarn 110 may include. The first synthetic yarn 110 may have a different elasticity than the second synthetic yarn 120 include. It is also possible that the first and second synthetic yarns may comprise the same elasticity.

In the embodiment of 1A may be the first synthetic yarn 110 be made of a plastic material such as polyester and / or the second synthetic yarn 120 may be made of a plastic material such as spandex, polyethylene or rubber. Such yarns are available from a variety of manufacturers. It is also conceivable that any other materials may be used which are generally known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

In one embodiment, the braid region may be formed by interlacing strands, filaments or other fibers. In addition, braiding may be used to form three-dimensional structures such as belts, as in the examples of FIGS 1A and 1C will be shown. In addition, braided structures can be made manually or can be made by using automated braiding machines.

In the embodiment of 1A may be the second synthetic yarn 120 axially along a direction of the belt 105 extend. This direction can be chosen as the first direction into which the mesh area 100 may be suitable for stretching. Such an arrangement may be the elastic restoring force of the braid portion 100 increase along the first direction and therefore can the above-mentioned functionality for the stability of a shoe upper, which at least one braid area 100 includes, increase. It is also conceivable that the second synthetic yarn 120 can be replaced by two or more yarns or two or more twisted yarns. Such yarns can extend axially so that the overall elasticity of the belt 105 can be selectively modified. Depending on the shape of the wearer's foot, the belt may 105 adjusted to provide a better fit in contrast to mass-produced shoes as known in the art.

1B FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a plurality of channels. FIG 150 around a variety of mesh areas, such as the braid area 100 to surround. The variety of channels 150 can be formed here by a variety of layers. The variety of channels 150 For example, it can be provided in a sandwich structure. In this connection, a first layer 150a and a second layer 150b in a pre-staging step (not shown). The first shift 150a can a textile material, eg. As a knitted material, and include the second layer 150b may comprise a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The second layer 150b may as an outer foil to a first surface of the first layer 150a be attached. In a first manufacturing step, a bonding material, such as hot melt, may be applied to a second surface of the first layer 150a Pressed and positive / negative molds can be pressed together with the two layers. This allows a variety of cavities 160 be generated. For example, the positive / negative molds and the two layers can be pressed together by a hot press machine at a temperature of 130 ° C with a weight of 50 kilos for 60 seconds. In a second production step, a third layer 150c , which may comprise a mesh, to the second surface of the first layer 150a be attached to the variety of cavities 160 to close, ie the plurality of channels 150 to shape.

In an embodiment, the plurality of channels 150 be formed with two layers comprising polyurethane (PU) and / or TPU, wherein the two layers can be pressed together in a hot-pressing process. In another embodiment, the braid area 100 be sewn, z. By zigzag stitching, along the edges on a knitted mesh. In addition, this stitched braid portion can be covered by either a TPU layer and / or a PU layer by applying heat and pressure. Additionally or alternatively, an additional layer may be provided to the sewn braid area. 1C represents the mesh area 100 as in 1A and one channel of the plurality of channels 150 dar. The channel 150 can be formed in the sandwich structure, as explained above. The braid area 100 can manually in the channel 150 be inserted. The channel 150 may comprise a width of 12 mm to 30 mm, preferably from 14 mm to 26 mm, preferably 19 mm to 24 mm. Such dimensions of the channel 150 can provide a good compromise between improved stability and flexibility of a shoe upper covering the braid area 100 includes.

1D presents a schematic view of a braid area 100 in cross section. In this context, the braid area 100 on a first layer 150a are arranged, which a textile material, for. As a knitted material comprises. In addition, a second layer 152 comprising TPU and / or PU can be used as a protective layer on the braid area 100 , The second layer 152 may provide a hot melt or a TPU spray coating so that a flexible TPU layer may be provided (eg, as available on the market from Sanfang) which is capable of being stretched with the underlying braid. This allows the braid area to move freely and thus still be stretchable to provide improved stability for a wearer's foot as mentioned above. Additionally or alternatively, a plurality of further layers on the second layer 152 and / or under the first layer 150a and / or between them.

1E FIG. 12 is a schematic view of an alternative embodiment of a braid region. FIG 100 in cross-section dar. The braid area 100 can be here on the first layer 150a be arranged and the second layer 152 Can be used as a protective layer on the braid area 100 similar to 1D be used. As schematically in the 1E can be seen, the cross-sectional area of the braid area 100 be provided with a regular shape, such as a rectangular shape. Additionally or alternatively, one of a variety of other geometric shapes, e.g. B. round, triangular, etc., for the cross-sectional area of the braid area 100 to be provided. An irregular cross-sectional area, as in 1D is shown is also possible. In addition, the braid area 100 between the two layers 150a and 153 be fixed. The braid area 100 can be sewn along the edges, for example, by stitching 153 as explained in more detail below.

1F illustrates the possibility that at least one mesh area (not shown in FIG 1E ), such as the braid area 100 , zigzagged along its edges on a knitted layer 150a , z. A knitted mesh, such as the first layer with respect to 1D can be. It is also possible that any other suitable sewing technique can be used. The braid area can thus be at the edges on the knitted layer 150a be fixed so that the central area of the braid area is not fixed. In addition, a TPU layer, such as the protective layer 152 , In reference to 1D be applied to the braid area to protect it against external influences. Additionally or alternatively, the knitted layer may also be stretched to stretch the braid region so that it can be stretched at the same time as the braid region.

In another embodiment, the at least one braid area 100 be incorporated directly into the shoe upper material, for. B. in the knitted layer 150a during a manufacturing process such as a knitting process. Additionally or alternatively, such an embodiment provides the possibility that the mean area of the braid area 100 also to the knitted layer 150a can be fixed.

2 FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a process for exemplary method steps 200 for sewing together a possible embodiment of a shoe upper 235 without laces in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure. The method steps 200 For example, they may be performed by a manufacturing system.

The process steps 200 can at step 210 begin by providing an upper leather component 213 which three mesh areas (within the upper leather component 213 ) as mentioned above. In addition, the three mesh areas can be surrounded by channels, as in 1C was shown. Furthermore, the channels in the upper leather component 213 be incorporated. In step 210 can be a collar component 216 and a heel component 219 also be provided, which include areas without braid. It is also possible that the step 210 by a central computer unit (not shown in FIG 2 ) and / or can be adjusted and controlled by one or more people.

At the next step 220 can the three components 213 . 216 and 219 be connected to a two-dimensional shoe upper 225 to shape. The collar component 216 and the heel component 219 For example, they can be sewn together. In addition, the upper leather component 213 to the heel component 219 sewn to the two-dimensional shoe upper 225 to shape. It is also possible that the components are connected, such as by gluing, welding or by applying heat energy.

At a final step 230 can the stitched two-dimensional shoe upper 225 applied to a last, to the three-dimensional finished shoe upper 235 without forming shoelaces.

3 provides a diagram for the elasticity of a possible embodiment of a shoe upper without laces, z. B. the shoe upper 235 The term "elasticity" as described in this application is defined as the slope of its stress-strain curve in the elastic deformation region. In other words, the stress that is the force causing the deformation is proportional to the strain, which is the ratio of the change of some length parameters caused by the deformation of the original value of the length parameter. As a result, the elasticity is the ratio of the mechanical stress and the deformation. As in 3 can be seen, was the mechanical tension, which is on the shoe upper 235 was applied, depending on the deformation measured. This allows the shoe upper 235 provide a first elasticity in a first deformation range of 0% to 15% and a second elasticity in a second deformation range of 15% to 25%, which is higher than the first elasticity. Thus, the shoe upper 235 provide a transition of elasticity. Thus, a shoe upper according to the invention used for a sports shoe, such as a soccer shoe, can provide a lower elasticity for the first deformation area, allowing the football player to put on the sports shoe with a slight stretch of the shoe upper material to attach the shoe upper to the shoe upper Adapt shape of the wearer's foot. In addition, the shoe upper can provide a higher elasticity for the second area, wherein the football player can have a duel with another football player and / or can carry out the attack, ie carrying out high-intensity movements with high loads on the shoe upper. As mentioned above, such a shoe upper can improve the performance of the football player. Furthermore, if the braid regions are pre-stretched before being sewn together to form the shoe upper, the elasticity may even reach higher levels.

In one embodiment, the shoe upper 235 comprise at least one braid portion suitable to provide a resilience of substantially 100%. The shoe top 235 For example, it may include such a braid region that provides a resilience of substantially 100% in the forefoot surface of the shoe upper 235 so that the foot of a wearer is held securely after the footballer has the shoe upper 235 has attracted.

4A - 4B represent possible embodiments of a soccer shoe 400 which is a shoe upper 410 without laces according to the present invention.

As in 4A can be seen is the football boot 400 shown in a side view and in a plan view. The football shoe 400 includes a shoe top 410 without shoelaces. This shoe upper can have three mesh areas 420 (not shown) and one or more areas without braid 430 which are between the three mesh areas 420 can be arranged and in the rest of the shoe upper 410 , In addition, the three mesh areas 420 be adapted to be stretched in a longitudinal direction, this longitudinal stretching can provide an elastic restoring force. Furthermore, additional stretching in the same direction can in turn increase the elastic restoring force against the longitudinal stretching, so that the three braid areas 420 Be prepared to reliably foot within the shoe upper 410 to fix. This is the functionality described above for improved stability for a foot within the shoe upper 410 , The three braid areas 420 can move from a medial side to a lateral side of the shoe upper 410 extend, preferably along a region of the sphenoid of a foot. In addition, the three mesh areas 420 comprise the midfoot surface and may be surrounded by channels which enter the shoe upper 410 can be incorporated. The shapes of the three mesh areas 420 can on the outer surface of the shoe upper 410 be seen. Furthermore, the three mesh areas 420 extend substantially parallel. It is also conceivable that each of the three braid areas 420 may extend separately in directions corresponding to certain parts of the foot or muscles of the foot. As explained above, such arrangements of the three braid regions can provide increased stability of the foot within the shoe upper 410 of the soccer shoe 400 and can also control the movements without the need for shoelaces. This allows the shoe upper 410 Avoid skin injuries, such as bruising. For example, the football boot 400 allow better control of sports equipment, such as a football. Other types of sports shoes can also be made of such braid areas 420 for example, shoes for an American football player such as the special team kicker or a cyclist, since the braid area can provide acceptable wearing comfort.

In the embodiment of 4A can the soccer shoe 400 further a stability element 440 included in the heel area of the shoe upper 410 can be arranged. The stability element 440 may differ from a sole unit of the football boot 400 also to the shoe upper 410 extend. Such an element can provide further stability because the heel part of a foot safely within the shoe upper 410 can be held. For example, a soccer player can use his performance with a football boot 400 which provides more stability during sports movements such as acceleration, deceleration and lateral movements.

4B represents a further embodiment. The football boot 400 here includes a shoe upper 410 without laces, which at least one braid area 420 which can be surrounded by at least one channel (not shown) as already mentioned above. The at least one channel may also be in the shoe upper 410 be incorporated. In contrast to 4A may be the shapes of the at least one braid area 420 can not be seen on the outer surface of the shoe upper 410 , Furthermore, the football boot 400 also include at least one area without braid.

The possibility that this embodiment may provide a smoother outer surface may further increase the performance of a wearer. For example, a football player can better control a ball and interact better with the ball, such as barefoot players. Furthermore, the football boot can also be a stability element 440 included in the heel area of the shoe upper 410 can be arranged. It is also conceivable that the shoe upper 410 , as in 4A and 4B is shown further, at least one braid area in the toe area of the shoe upper 410 may include. Additionally or alternatively, the shoe upper 410 at least one braid area in the heel area of the shoe upper 410 include. In addition, the at least one braid portion may extend from the midfoot surface of the shoe upper 410 extend into a last and / or an insole of the football boot 400 and may include the entire metatarsus.

5 provides a bottom view of a possible embodiment of a football boot 500 according to another aspect of the present invention. The soccer shoe 500 can be a shoe top 510 and three mesh areas 520 include. In addition, the football boot can 500 a sole 530 include, which may have been made of a transparent material. As in 5 can be seen, the three mesh areas 520 from the medial side of the shoe upper 510 through the last of the football boot 500 to the lateral side of the shoe upper 510 extend. Additionally or alternatively, the soccer shoe 500 the three mesh areas 520 in the insole. Thus, the three mesh areas can completely enclose the entire metatarsus. Such an arrangement of the three mesh areas 410 can provide the maximum possible stability for energy transfer from the midfoot of a football player to the ground.

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Claims (30)

A shoe top ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) without laces comprising: a. at least one mesh area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) to be stretched in a longitudinal direction; b. at least one area without mesh ( 430 ); c. wherein stretching of the at least one braid area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) provides an elastic restoring force in the longitudinal direction. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to the preceding claim 1, wherein the at least one braid area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) at least partially from a medial side to a lateral side of the shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ), preferably along a region of the sphenoid of a foot. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1 or 2, wherein the at least one braid region ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) encloses the midfoot surface. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1-3, further comprising at least one braid area in the toe surface of the shoe upper. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1-4, further comprising at least one braid area in the heel surface of the shoe upper. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1-5, further comprising at least one channel ( 150 ), which at least partially covers the at least one mesh area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) surrounds. A shoe top ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) comprising: a. at least one mesh area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) to be stretched in a longitudinal direction; b. at least one channel ( 150 ), which at least partially covers the at least one mesh area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) surrounds; c. wherein stretching of the at least one braid area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) provides an elastic restoring force in the longitudinal direction. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to the preceding claim 7, wherein the at least one channel ( 150 ) extends at least partially from a medial side to a lateral side of the shoe upper. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 7 or 8, wherein the at least one channel ( 150 ) encloses the midfoot surface. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 7-9, further comprising at least one channel and at least one braid region in the toe surface of the shoe upper. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 7-10, further comprising at least one channel and at least one braid region in the heel surface of the shoe upper. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 6 or 7-11, wherein the at least one channel ( 150 ) comprises a width of 12 mm to 30 mm, preferably 14 mm to 26 mm and preferably 19 mm to 24 mm. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 6 or 7-12, wherein the at least one channel ( 150 ) is arranged on the outer surface of the shoe upper. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 6 or 7-13, wherein the at least one channel ( 150 ) in the shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) is incorporated. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 7-14, comprising a multiplicity of channels ( 150 ) for a plurality of mesh areas ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ). Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to the preceding claim 15, wherein the plurality of channels ( 150 ) is formed by a plurality of layers in at least a part of the shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ). Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to the preceding claim 16, wherein at least one layer ( 150a ) thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to the preceding claims 16 or 17, wherein at least one layer ( 150b ) comprises a mesh. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to any of the preceding claims 16-18, wherein at least one layer comprises a neoprene material. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1-6 or 7-19, wherein the at least one braid area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) as at least one belt ( 105 ) is shaped. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to the preceding claim 20, wherein the at least one belt ( 105 ) a first synthetic yarn ( 110 ) and a second synthetic yarn ( 120 ), wherein the first synthetic yarn ( 110 ) has a different elasticity than the second synthetic yarn ( 120 ). Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to the preceding claim 21, wherein the second yarn ( 120 ) axially along a direction of the belt ( 105 ). Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1-6 or 7-22, wherein the at least one braid region ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) is arranged in the shoe upper so as to be pre-stretched in the longitudinal direction. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1-6 or 7-23, wherein the at least one braid area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) is adapted to provide different elasticities in different deformation ranges. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1-6 or 7-24, wherein the at least one braid area ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) is capable of providing a resilience of substantially 100%. Shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1-6 or 7-25, wherein the at least one braid region ( 100 ; 420 ; 520 ) is stretched by up to 20% of its original length, preferably by up to 10%, and more preferably by up to 5%. Shoe ( 400 ; 500 ) comprising a shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to any one of claims 1-26. Shoe ( 400 ; 500 ) according to the preceding claim 27, further comprising at least one mesh area ( 520 ) in a last. Shoe ( 400 ; 500 ) according to one of the preceding claims 27 or 28, further comprising at least one braid region ( 520 ) in an insole. A method for producing a shoe upper ( 235 ; 410 ; 510 ) according to any of claims 1-26 or a shoe ( 400 ; 500 ) according to any one of claims 27-29.

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