Articles of footwear having an enclosed articulated toe portion, including
a molded midsole with an integrally-molded toe cap shaped to receive a
foot therein and to enclose the toes of the foot. The toe cap terminates
at a position adjacent to the base of the toes of the foot. The articles
additionally include an outsole affixed to the bottom of the midsole and
an upper which in some embodiments is co-molded with the midsole and toe
cap.