1. An article of footwear, comprising:
an outsole having a first surface for contacting the ground and second surface remote from the first surface, the first surface
including at least one elongated, raised ridge member for removing water from the ground and providing enhanced traction;
and
a housing including an integral one piece upper and midsole defining an enclosure for receiving a wearer's foot, the upper
having medial and lateral sides and having at least one projection affixed to the midsole on the medial side and at least
one projection affixed to the midsole on the lateral side, the upper including a lace channel on the medial side and a lace
channel on the lateral side, the midsole having a first surface adjacent the enclosure and a second surface remote from the
enclosure and connected to the second surface of the outsole, the housing including a base lace channel positioned below the
first midsole surface, the base lace channel coupled to the medial and lateral side lace channels.
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