An article of footwear includes a sole having a different performing lateral
and
medial regions. Ground engaging members, such as cleats, provide traction and one
of the regions, preferably the lateral region, includes a stability member extending
from the sole and spanning between a pair of adjacent ground engaging members in
a heel to toe direction. The ground engaging members may have a body and a tip
portion. Each tip portion may be integrally formed with all or a portion of its
respective body. The medial and lateral regions include buttressing member having
different characteristics and dimensions for strengthening the ground engaging
members with providing enhanced flexibility.
