Golf Shoe Mesh Upper with a Moisture Resistant Guard

Abstract

An article of footwear including a sole having a ground engaging surface; an upper having a toe region, heel region and a vamp portion. The upper has a first layer which is water impermeable and a second layer which is vapor and air permeable. The first layer extends in an upward direction from the featherline of the sole to a height on the upper which is at least 1.5 inches above the ground engaging surface of the sole and is attached to the second layer at height. The height at which the first layer extends and is attached to the second layer can vary along the upper in a toe-to-heel direction.

1 . An article of footwear, comprising:
 a sole; and   an upper having a toe region and heel region;   wherein said upper has a first portion which is water impermeable and a second portion which is air permeable;   wherein said first portion extends from said sole to a point between 20% and 70% of the height of said upper in said toe region.   
   
   
       2 . The article of footwear of  claim 1 , wherein said first portion extends from said sole to a point between 20% and 70% the height of said upper in said heel region. 
   
   
       3 . The article of footwear of  claim 1 , wherein said first portion extends approximately 50% of the height of said upper in said toe region. 
   
   
       4 . The article of footwear of  claim 1 , wherein said first portion extends approximately 50% of the height of said upper in said heel region. 
   
   
       5 . The article of footwear of  claim 1 , wherein said first portion comprises thermoplastic polyurethane. 
   
   
       6 . The article of footwear of  claim 1 , wherein said second portion comprises a mesh material. 
   
   
       7 . The article of footwear of  claim 1  wherein the first region comprises a material which extends from a medial side of the upper, under the foot, to a lateral side of the upper. 
   
   
       8 . An article of footwear, comprising:
 a sole having a ground engaging surface;   an upper having a toe region, heel region and a vamp portion;   wherein said upper has a first layer which is water impermeable and a second layer which is vapor and air permeable;   wherein said first layer extends from said sole to a height on said upper which is at least 1.5 inches above said ground engaging surface of said sole; and   wherein said first layer is attached to said second layer at said height.   
   
   
       9 . The article of footwear of  claim 8 , wherein said second layer extends from said height on said upper to said vamp portion. 
   
   
       10 . The article of footwear of  claim 8 , wherein said second layer extends from said sole to said vamp portion. 
   
   
       11 . The article of footwear of  claim 8 , wherein said height in which said first layer extends varies along said upper from said toe region to said heel region. 
   
   
       12 . The article of footwear of  claim 11 , wherein said height in which said first layer extends along said upper is greater in said toe region than in said heel region. 
   
   
       13 . The article of footwear of  claim 8 , wherein said first layer is thermoplastic polyurethane. 
   
   
       14 . The article of footwear of  claim 8 , wherein said second layer is a mesh material. 
   
   
       15 . An article of footwear, comprising:
 a sole having a ground engaging surface;   an upper having a vamp region;   wherein said upper has an inner layer which is air permeable and an outer layer which is water impermeable;   wherein said inner layer has an internal surface and an external surface; and   wherein said outer layer extends upward from said sole to a point on said upper that is at 20% to 70% of the height from said ground engaging surface to said vamp region and is attached to said external surface of said inner layer.   
   
   
       16 . The article of footwear of  claim 14 , wherein said outer layer extends approximately 50% of the height from said ground engaging surface to said vamp region. 
   
   
       17 . The article of footwear of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 a lining, wherein said lining is attached to said internal surface of said inner layer.   
   
   
       18 . The article of footwear of  claim 14 , wherein said outer layer of said upper is thermoplastic polyurethane. 
   
   
       19 . The article of footwear of  claim 14 , wherein said inner layer of said upper is a mesh material. 
   
   
       20 . The article of footwear of  claim 14 , wherein said ground engaging surface has at least one cleat.