CPC A43B 13/08 (2013.01) [A43B 13/122 (2013.01); A43B 13/125 (2013.01); A43B 13/143 (2013.01); A43B 13/186 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. An article of footwear, comprising:
an upper; and
a sole structure coupled with the upper, the sole structure defining a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region, the sole structure comprising
a midsole cushioning member having a top surface and a bottom surface;
an aperture in the midsole cushioning member extending from the top surface to the bottom surface;
at least one plate comprised of densified wood,
wherein the plate comprises an arched segment, a rear segment, and a toe segment,
wherein the toe segment bifurcates into a first toe segment portion and a second toe segment portion; and
wherein the arched segment proximate to the rear segment extends through the aperture in the midsole cushioning member.
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