Multi-function sneaker

Abstract

A sneaker may comprise an outsole. The outsole may comprise a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole. The outsole may comprise a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot zone may be formed from a first climbing rubber. The outsole may comprise a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone. The sneaker may comprise an upper coupled to the outsole. The sneaker may comprise a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The sneaker may comprise a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper.

1 . A multi-function sneaker comprising:
 an outsole comprising:
 a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole, 
 a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot zone formed from a first climbing rubber, wherein the forefoot zone comprises a bottom surface that is smooth, and 
 a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, the durability zone formed from a durable rubber, wherein the durability zone comprises a bottom surface that comprises a tread pattern; 
   a midsole disposed adjacent the outsole, the midsole comprising a foam material having a recess formed therein;   an edging plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the midsole and extending from at a midfoot of the midsole to a forefoot of the midsole;   an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper comprising a vamp, a medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel portion;   a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip is formed from a second climbing rubber and comprises a rounded edge transition from the vertical to the horizontal of the cup shape, and wherein a bottom surface of the heel grip comprises a treaded portion and a smooth portion;   a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper and configured to cover only a medial portion of the vamp of the upper, wherein the toe grip is formed from a third climbing rubber; and   an adjustable strap disposed over a portion of the upper and coupled to a medial side of the outsole and a lateral side of the outsole, wherein the adjustable strap is configured to control a fit of the upper.   
     
     
         2 . A multi-function sneaker comprising:
 an outsole comprising:
 a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole, 
 a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot zone formed from a first climbing rubber, and 
 a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, the durability zone formed from a durable rubber; 
   an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper comprising a vamp, a medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel portion;   a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper; and   a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper, wherein the toe grip is formed from a second climbing rubber.   
     
     
         3 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 2 , wherein the heel zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 2 , wherein the forefoot zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 2 , wherein the durability zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 2 , wherein a tread pattern of a bottom surface of the durability zone comprises a plurality of alternative ridges and channels. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 2 , wherein the heel grip is formed as a unitary molded piece. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 2 , further comprising an edging plate disposed between the upper and the outsole. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 8 , wherein the edging plate extends from at least a midfoot of the shoe to a forefoot of the midsole. 
     
     
         10 . A multi-function sneaker comprising:
 an outsole comprising:
 a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole, 
 a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, and 
 a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, 
 wherein the forefoot zone and the durability zone exhibit a different coefficient of friction from each other; 
   an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper comprising a vamp, a medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel portion;   a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip exhibits a coefficient of friction that is greater than the coefficient of friction of the durability zone; and   a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper.   
     
     
         11 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 10 , wherein the heel zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 10 , wherein the forefoot zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole. 
     
     
         13 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 10 , wherein the durability zone of the outsole extends from a medial side of the outsole to a lateral side of the outsole. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 10 , wherein a tread pattern of a bottom surface of the durability zone comprises a plurality of alternative ridges and channels. 
     
     
         15 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 10 , further comprising a midsole disposed adjacent the outsole. 
     
     
         16 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 15 , wherein the midsole comprises a foam material. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 15 , further comprising an edging plate disposed adjacent the midsole. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 17 , wherein the midsole comprises a recess formed therein, and further comprises an edging plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the midsole. 
     
     
         19 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 10 , wherein the heel grip comprises a rounded edge transition from the vertical to the horizontal of the cup shape, and wherein a bottom surface of the heel grip comprises a treaded portion and a smooth portion. 
     
     
         20 . The multi-function sneaker of  claim 10 , wherein the toe grip is configured to cover only a medial portion of the vamp of the upper.