NIKE, Inc.
ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A COMFORTABLE AND PROTECTIVE TOE CAP

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes an upper having a toe box and a forefoot portion adjacent the toe box. The forefoot portion has a first region having a first stiffness. The article of footwear also includes a transition region including an elastomeric transition layer disposed on and partially covering the first region. The transition region has a second stiffness that is greater than the first stiffness. The article of footwear further includes a toe cap disposed on and partially covering the elastomeric transition layer at the toe box.