A shoe including a plate capable of being deflected in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major longitudinal axis of the shoe. The plate includes at least one rib integral with at least a portion of the lower surface of the plate. A portion of the rib is exposed to and visible from outside...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6966130?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6966130 - Plate for athletic shoe
