Golf shoe outsole
View Patent ↗The present invention is directed towards a golf shoe outsole that is comprised of a generally soft, and flexible base having a plurality of raised portions on the lower surface of the base, a pair of flexing supports that are placed on the lower surface of the base in an abutting relationship with the raised portions, a pair of chassis that fit over and about the base and a two-piece arch support that acts as a shank for the arch section of the base. The base has a plurality of raised portions that are of a size shape, and number to correspond and mesh together with a plurality of cleat containing pods that are molded to both chassis. The two-piece arch support allows for the necessary rigidity in the arch area of the shoe which is vital for a good golf swing.
1. A golf shoe outsole comprising:
a generally soft, and flexible base having a plurality of raised portions of a predetermined size and perimeter shape integrally molded on a lower surface of the base;
a forward flexing support disposed on the lower surface of the base abutting raised portions near a toe region and a rear flexing support disposed on the lower surface of the base abutting raised portions near a heel region;
a forward chassis having a plurality of integrally molded stability pods, the forward chassis of a size and shape for fitting over and about the forward area of the base and each stability pod of a size and shape for fitting over a corresponding raised portion;
a rear chassis having a plurality of integrally molded stability pods, the rear chassis of a size and shape for fitting over and about the rear area of the base and extending forward to fit over a rear area of the base, each stability pod of a size and shape for fitting over a corresponding raised portion; and
a two-piece arch support integrally connected to an arch area to provide necessary rigidity to the base,
wherein the shoe has a greater degree of flexibility and traction with turf, and therefore greater stability and balance to the user.
2. The outsole of claim 1 , wherein there are three pods on the forward chassis.
3. The outsole of claim 1 , wherein there are four pods on the rear chassis.
4. The outsole of claim 1 , wherein each pod has a plurality of relatively hard wear resistant projections extending downwardly outward thereof.
5. The outsole of claim 4 , wherein the Shore A hardness of the projections is at least 95.
6. The outsole of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pods have a minimum Shore A hardness of 95.
7. The outsole of claim 1 , wherein the pods extend at least 6.3 mm from a bottom surface of the base.
8. The outsole of claim 1 , wherein the base is made from relatively thin flexible thermoplastic polyurethane having a Shore A hardness between 75 to 85.
9. The outsole of claim 8 , wherein the base is made from relatively thin flexible thermoplastic polyurethane having a Shore A hardness no greater than 75.
10. The outsole of claim 1 , wherein each raised section has defined therein a relatively round receptacle for releasably connecting a cleat attaching means.
11. The outsole of claim 10 , wherein the cleat attaching means comprises a socket defined in each pod, the socket containing a spiral screw type mechanism, wherein a cleat may be releasably attached by a 45° clockwise twist turn, and released with a 45° counterclockwise turn.
12. A golf shoe comprising:
an upper;
an outsole;
a midsole connecting the upper and top surface of the outsole;
the outsole comprising a base, forward and rear flexing supports, forward and rear chassis, a two-piece arch support and golf cleats;
a plurality of raised portions integrally molded on the lower surface of the base, each raised portion having a generally cylindrical receptacle defined therein;
said forward and rear chassis of a size and shape for fitting about the base;
said forward and rear chassis having a plurality of integrally molded stability pods, the pods of a size and dimension to fit about the raised portions;
each stability pod having a spiral socket for removably attaching one of the cleats, the socket of a size and shape for fitting into one of the cylindrical receptacles; and
said two-piece arch support shank integrally connected to an arch area to provide necessary rigidity to the base.
13. The outsole of claim 12 , wherein there are three pods on the forward chassis.
14. The outsole of claim 12 , wherein there are four pods on the rear chassis.
15. The outsole of claim 12 , wherein each pod has a plurality of relatively hard wear resistant projections extending downwardly outward thereof.
16. The outsole of claim 15 , wherein the Shore A hardness of the projections is greater than 95.
17. The outsole of claim 15 , wherein the plurality of pods have a minimum Shore A hardness of 95.
18. The outsole of claim 17 , wherein the pods extend at least 6.3 mm from a bottom surface of the base sections.
19. The outsole of claim 12 , wherein the base is made from relatively thin flexible thermoplastic polyurethane having a Shore A hardness between 75 to 85.
20. The outsole of claim 19 , wherein the base is made from relatively thin flexible thermoplastic polyurethane having a Shore A hardness no greater than 75.
21. The outsole of claim 12 , wherein the socket for attaching the cleat comprises a spiral screw type mechanism, wherein a cleat may be releasably attached by a 45° clockwise twist turn, and released with a 45° counterclockwise turn.