Sole structure for an article of footwear
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the bottom surface including a first recess. A first bladder is disposed within the first recess and a first outsole member is coupled to the midsole and includes a ground-engaging surface having a first traction element and a second traction element. The first traction element is aligned with the first bladder and defines a first height relative to the ground-engaging surface, the second traction element is aligned with the first bladder and defines a second height relative to the ground-engaging surface, the second height being greater than the first height.
1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper, the sole structure comprising:
a midsole including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the top surface opposing the upper and the top surface defining a recess;
a first bladder disposed within the recess and including a first barrier element opposing the upper and a second barrier element disposed on an opposite side of the first bladder than the first barrier element; and
an actuator disposed between the upper and the first bladder, the actuator including a first protrusion extending in a direction away from the upper and contacting the first barrier element of the first bladder.
2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first protrusion includes a convex surface in contact with the first barrier element.
3. The sole structure of claim 2 , wherein the first protrusion includes a concave surface disposed on an opposite side of the first protrusion than the convex surface, the concave surface opposing the upper.
4. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first protrusion is in contact with a center of the first bladder.
5. The sole structure of claim 1 , further comprising an outsole attached to the bottom surface of the midsole and defining a ground-engaging surface.
6. The sole structure of claim 1 , further comprising a second bladder disposed within the recess.
7. The sole structure of claim 6 , wherein the second bladder is spaced apart from the first bladder.
8. The sole structure of claim 6 , wherein the actuator includes a second protrusion extending in a direction away from the upper and contacting a first barrier element of the second bladder.
9. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first bladder is pressurized.
10. An article of footwear incorporating the sole structure of claim 1 .
11. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper, the sole structure comprising:
a midsole including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the top surface opposing the upper and the top surface defining a recess;
a first bladder disposed within the recess and including a first barrier element opposing the upper and a second barrier element disposed on an opposite side of the first bladder than the first barrier element; and
a first protrusion extending in a direction away from the upper and contacting the first barrier element of the first bladder to define a void between the first barrier element and the upper within the recess adjacent to the first protrusion.
12. The sole structure of claim 11 , wherein the first protrusion includes a convex surface in contact with the first barrier element.
13. The sole structure of claim 12 , wherein the first protrusion includes a concave surface disposed on an opposite side of the first protrusion than the convex surface, the concave surface opposing the upper.
14. The sole structure of claim 11 , wherein the first protrusion is in contact with a center of the first bladder.
15. The sole structure of claim 11 , further comprising an outsole attached to the bottom surface of the midsole and defining a ground-engaging surface.
16. The sole structure of claim 11 , further comprising a second bladder disposed within the recess.
17. The sole structure of claim 16 , wherein the second bladder is spaced apart from the first bladder.
18. The sole structure of claim 16 , further comprising a second protrusion extending in a direction away from the upper and contacting a first barrier element of the second bladder.
19. The sole structure of claim 11 , wherein the first bladder is pressurized.
20. An article of footwear incorporating the sole structure of claim 11 .