CPC A43B 3/0042 (2013.01) [A43B 7/24 (2013.01); A43B 13/14 (2013.01); A43B 13/141 (2013.01); A43B 13/143 (2013.01); A43B 13/223 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. An article of footwear comprising:
an upper;
a sole secured to said upper and including an upper surface and a stabilizing member extending outwardly from said upper, said stabilizing member including a groove that separates the stabilizing member into a medial balancing member and a lateral balancing member, wherein the medial balancing member and the lateral balancing member move independently of each other to provide balance and stability on different terrains; and
a support plate positioned on said upper surface of said sole and between said upper and said sole, said upper surface of said sole including a recessed area below a portion of said support plate that defines a space between said portion of said support plate and said recessed area in said upper surface.
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