Patent 7739810 was granted and assigned to Nike, Inc. on June, 2010 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
An article of footwear for contact sports is disclosed. The article of footwear also includes pads disposed along its medial and lateral sides, including pads associated with the malleolus. Additionally holes along the toes, the bottom, and at the heel allow for increased contact of the user's foot with the ground, allowing greater feel and balance.