NIKE, Inc.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSTOMIZING ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR AND PROVIDING DIGITAL OR METAVERSE CAPABILITIES

Abstract:

An article of footwear customization kit, system, and method include an outsole platform, configured to overlap, at least in part, an outsole of the article of footwear. A lighting unit is configured to be attached to the article of footwear and to be operatively coupled to the outsole platform, the lighting unit comprising a light emitting device configured to be visible exterior to the article of footwear. An adjustable heel unit is configured to be operatively coupled to the outsole platform and the lighting unit, the adjustable heel unit configured to be attached adjacent a heel portion of the article of footwear. The adjustable heel unit comprises a power source configured to provide power to the light emitting device when the adjustable heel unit is operatively coupled to the lighting unit. The adjustable heel unit is configured to be movable relative to the article of footwear.