ADJUSTABLE FOOTWEAR SOLE CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED METHODS OF USE

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APP PUB NO 20120047770A1
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12940297

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A footwear construction including a sole and an adjustable heel element selectively rotatable about an axis of rotation to configure the heel element in a fitness mode or a stability mode. The heel element can include a ground contacting surface having a first performance contour and a second, different performance contour. In the fitness mode, the first performance contour is positioned rearward of the second performance contour to provide a rolling/rocking motion when the heel region of the footwear engages a walking surface in a gait cycle. In the stability mode, the second performance contour is positioned rearward of the first performance contour to provide a stable impact when the heel region engages a walking surface. The footwear can include an actuator to enable the heel element to rotate and locking elements to hold the heel element in a fixed rotational position. A related method of use also is provided.

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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INCROCKFORD MICHIGAN 49351

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Hung Kuang Changhua, TW 2 340
Dean, Martin W F Pimlico, GB 220 5950
Evans, Thomas N A Bristol, GB 2 172
Schoenborn, Mary L Rockford, US 67 2482

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