Article of footwear incorporating foam-filled elements and methods for manufacturing the foam-filled elements

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PATENT NO 9955751
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15187551

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An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities.

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NIKE INCOREGON BEAVER STREET MEAL BORMANN

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Hazenberg, Klaas P Guangzhou, CN 24 475
Schindler, Eric S Beaverton, US 67 2173

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