CPC A43B 23/0265 (2013.01) [A43B 1/0018 (2013.01)] | 5 Claims |
1. An article of footwear comprising:
a sole structure, and
an upper coupled to the sole structure, the upper comprising an upper panel,
wherein the upper panel comprises a dynamic material,
wherein the dynamic material comprises a first layer and a second layer, the first layer and the second layer separated by a plurality of aligned ribs,
wherein a first rib of the plurality of aligned ribs is aligned with a second rib of the plurality of aligned ribs,
wherein the ribs are configured to fold in response to an external force causing a relative motion between the first layer and the second layer, and
wherein the relative motion alters at least one of a fit, an insulation, or a ventilation of the article of footwear.
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