Article of Footwear

Abstract

An article of footwear includes a sole structure. The sole structure includes a plate having a first surface defining a ground-contacting surface and a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the plate than the first surface. The plate includes a recess formed into the second surface, which is defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a bottom wall. The plate includes a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, and a fourth channel each extending from and in fluid communication with the recess. The first channel, a second channel, a third channel, and a fourth channel cooperate with the recess to form a substantially H-shaped structure in the second surface. The article of footwear also includes a cable lock disposed within the recess. The cable lock includes a housing disposed in the recess and a plurality of cable elements received within the channels.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sole structure for an article of footwear, the sole structure comprising:
 a plate including a first surface defining a ground-contacting surface and a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the plate than the first surface;   a recess formed into the second surface and defined by a first sidewall and a second sidewall; and   a cable lock disposed within the recess and including a housing engaging the first sidewall and the second sidewall.   
     
     
         2 . The sole structure of  claim 1 , wherein the recess is further defined by a bottom wall extending between and connecting the first sidewall and the second sidewall. 
     
     
         3 . The sole structure of  claim 2 , wherein the housing is in contact with the bottom wall. 
     
     
         4 . The sole structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a first channel extending from and in fluid communication with the recess, the first channel operable to receive a cable therein. 
     
     
         5 . The sole structure of  claim 4 , further comprising a second channel extending from and in fluid communication with the recess, the second channel operable to receive a cable therein. 
     
     
         6 . The sole structure of  claim 5 , wherein the second channel extends transverse to the first channel. 
     
     
         7 . The sole structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall and the second sidewall are (i) substantially planar and (ii) diametrically opposed to one another. 
     
     
         8 . The sole structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a projection extending from the first surface, a portion of the projection being formed by and having the shape of the recess. 
     
     
         9 . The sole structure of  claim 1 , wherein the plate is formed from a rigid material. 
     
     
         10 . The sole structure of  claim 1 , wherein the recess is disposed in a mid-foot region of the sole structure. 
     
     
         11 . The sole structure of  claim 1 , further comprising ground-engaging elements extending from the first surface. 
     
     
         12 . An article of footwear incorporating the sole structure of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         13 . A sole structure for an article of footwear, the sole structure comprising:
 a plate including a first surface defining a ground-contacting surface and a second surface disposed on an opposite side of the plate than the first surface;   a recess formed into the second surface and defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a bottom wall extending between and connecting the first sidewall and the second sidewall; and   a first channel extending from and in fluid communication with the recess, the first channel extending away from the recess along an axis that is either (i) substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall or (ii) substantially parallel to the first sidewall.   
     
     
         14 . The sole structure of  claim 13 , wherein the recess is further defined by a bottom wall extending between and connecting the first sidewall and the second sidewall. 
     
     
         15 . The sole structure of  claim 14 , further comprising a cable lock disposed within the recess and including a housing engaging the first sidewall and the second sidewall. 
     
     
         16 . The sole structure of  claim 15 , further comprising a first cable element extending from the cable lock, the first cable element being received by the first channel. 
     
     
         17 . The sole structure of  claim 16 , further comprising a second cable element extending from the cable lock, the second cable element being received by a second channel. 
     
     
         18 . The sole structure of  claim 17 , wherein the second channel extends substantially perpendicular to the first channel. 
     
     
         19 . The sole structure of  claim 13 , wherein the first sidewall and the second sidewall are (i) substantially planar and (ii) diametrically opposed to one another. 
     
     
         20 . The sole structure of  claim 13 , further comprising a projection extending from the first surface, the projection being formed by and having the shape of the recess. 
     
     
         21 . The sole structure of  claim 13 , wherein the plate is formed from a rigid material. 
     
     
         22 . The sole structure of  claim 13 , wherein the recess is disposed in a mid-foot region of the sole structure. 
     
     
         23 . The sole structure of  claim 13 , further comprising ground-engaging elements extending from the first surface. 
     
     
         24 . An article of footwear incorporating the sole structure of  claim 13 .