SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE COMPONENT THEREON AND AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

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APP PUB NO 20150264999A1
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14219105

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An article of footwear has a sole assembly that includes a midsole. The midsole has a bottom with a bottom surface, and an outer wall with a side surface. At least one of a thermoplastic polyurethane outsole and a thermoplastic polyurethane toe bumper is secured to the midsole. Specifically, a thermoplastic polyurethane outsole can be secured to the bottom surface of the midsole and a thermoplastic polyurethane toe bumper can be secured to the side surface of the midsole. Moreover, at least one of a thermoplastic polyurethane outsole and a thermoplastic polyurethane toe bumper is at least partially transparent. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear includes securing such a thermoplastic polyurethane outsole and/or a thermoplastic polyurethane toe bumper to the midsole.

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NIKE INCONE BOWERMAN DRIVE BEAVERTON OR 97005

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Beye, Douglas A Beaverton, US 27 430
Edwards, Charles R Portland, US 20 160
Marshall, Eric Joseph Tualatin, US 13 135

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