Patent 7987617 was granted and assigned to Nike, Inc. on August, 2011 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A method of customizing an article of footwear that is configured for self assembly is disclosed. The method includes steps of applying customized designs to pre-cut portions, and packaging the pre-cut portions with a lace and a set of instructions into a kit of parts. The kit of parts can be taken home and assembled by the customer.