US Patent 10952490 Mechanical lock sole structure for braided footwear

Present aspects are directed to a braided article of footwear comprising a mechanical lock structure. The braided upper comprises a tubular braided structure with a plurality of apertures. The midsole comprises a plurality of protruding studs that are configured to receive the plurality of apertures. The midsole receives the braided upper and the plurality of protruding studs extend below a bottom surface of the braided upper via the plurality of apertures, locking or securing the braided upper and midsole together, thereby creating a mechanical lock structure.