RECYCLABLE GOLF SHOE
The present disclosure provides a recyclable golf shoe. The golf shoe may comprise an upper comprising a mesh layer and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly comprises a first plurality of foam layers in a rearfoot region of the golf shoe, a second plurality of foam layers extending between the rearfoot region of the golf shoe and a forefoot region of the golf shoe, and a support positioned adjacent to the second plurality of foam layers. The second plurality of foam layers is positioned between the first plurality of foam layers and the support. The mesh layer, the first and/or second plurality of foam layers, and the support may comprise one or more recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials.
1 . A golf shoe, comprising:
an upper comprising a mesh layer; and
a sole assembly connected to the upper, wherein the sole assembly comprises:
a first plurality of foam layers in a rearfoot region of the golf shoe;
a second plurality of foam layers extending between the rearfoot region of the golf shoe and a forefoot region of the golf shoe; and
a support positioned adjacent to the second plurality of foam layers,
wherein the second plurality of foam layers is positioned between the first plurality of foam layers and the support, and
wherein the mesh layer, the first plurality of foam layers, the second plurality of foam layers, and the support each comprise one or more polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, and wherein the upper and the sole assembly comprise 100% PET by weight or mass,
wherein the one or more PET materials comprise a material derived from a recycled shoe comprising at least one recyclable PET material, and
wherein the one or more PET materials are processable into another golf shoe comprising the at least one recyclable PET material.
2 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , further comprising one or more mechanical fasteners configured to attach or couple (i) the first plurality of foam layers to (ii) the second plurality of foam layers.
3 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , further comprising one or more mechanical fasteners configured to attach or couple (i) the first plurality of foam layers and/or the second plurality of foam layers to (ii) the support.
4 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , further comprising a water-based cement or primer configured to adhesively couple the first plurality of foam layers to (i) the second plurality of foam layers or (ii) the support.
5 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , further comprising an insole board, wherein the second plurality of foam layers or the support is coupled to the insole board.
6 . The golf shoe of claim 5 , wherein a portion of the mesh layer is configured to extend between (i) the insole board and (ii) the support or the second plurality of foam layers.
7 . The golf shoe of claim 5 , wherein the second plurality of foam layers or the support is mechanically or adhesively coupled to the insole board.
8 . The golf shoe of claim 5 , wherein the insole board comprises a PET material.
9 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , further comprising a footbed that is insertable into an enclosed interior region formed by the upper and the sole assembly.
10 . The golf shoe of claim 9 , wherein the footbed comprises a PET or polyester based material.
11 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , further comprising one or more PET laces for securing the upper around a subject's foot.
12 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , wherein the support comprises a die cut sheet.
13 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , wherein the one or more PET materials comprise a foamed PET material.
14 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , further comprising an insole component that is attachable to the upper to form a Strobel construction.
15 . The golf shoe of claim 14 , wherein the insole component comprises an insole board or a non-woven support layer comprising a polyester filament.
16 . The golf shoe of claim 14 , wherein the insole component comprises a ply rib geometry.
17 . The golf shoe of claim 14 , further comprising a PET foam support positioned between the insole component and the sole assembly.
18 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , further comprising a welt construction configured to provide a plurality of attachment points for (i) coupling the upper to a portion of the sole assembly or (ii) coupling a portion of the sole assembly to the upper.
19 . The golf shoe of claim 18 , wherein the welt construction comprises (i) a first section that is curved to accommodate a curvature of the upper and (ii) a second section configured to extend laterally from the first section across a portion of the sole assembly.
20 . The golf shoe of claim 1 , wherein the sole assembly comprises a cup sole construction with one or more sidewalls extending across or over the upper.