Patent 7490417 was granted and assigned to Nike, Inc. on February, 2009 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
An article of footwear including three independent fastening mechanisms is disclosed. The article of footwear includes a first strap, a second strap, and a lacing system. The first strap, the second strap, and the lacing system may all be configured to adjust or tighten the article of footwear to a wearer's foot along different regions. The first strap is tightened and fastened directly to the second strap. The second strap covers the first strap and a substantial majority of the lacing system.