| CPC A43C 15/161 (2013.01) [A43C 13/04 (2013.01); A43C 15/16 (2013.01); A43C 15/162 (2013.01); B29C 45/16 (2013.01); B29K 2077/00 (2013.01); B29L 2031/50 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
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1. A system for modifying a preexisting article of footwear, comprising:
a plurality of self-tapping cleats operable to be selectively secured to a preexisting article of footwear that is devoid of a preformed female aperture, each self-tapping cleat of the plurality of self-tapping cleats comprising:
a first portion formed from a first material, the first portion comprising a male extension having an external thread and a distal point to facilitate insertion of the first portion into a sole of a preexisting article of footwear, the first portion further comprising a shelf, wherein the male extension extends in a first direction away from the shelf;
a second portion formed from a second material, the second portion comprising a plurality of extensions that are operable to contact a ground surface, wherein each of the plurality of extensions extend in a second direction; and
a tool interface formed within a substantially planar surface of the self-tapping cleat within a space defined between the plurality of extensions;
a tool operable to apply a force to the self-tapping cleat via the tool interface along a longitudinal axis through the male extension during the insertion of the first portion into the sole of the preexisting article of footwear via the tool interface; and
an adhesive operable to bond at least one of the first portion and the second portion of each of the plurality of self-tapping cleats onto or into a sole of the preexisting article of footwear to substantially prevent removal of the self-tapping cleats, wherein the first portion and the second portion are operable to be coated with the adhesive.
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