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A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided and includes an insole and an outsole. The outsole includes a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of the outsole from the ground-contacting surface. The outsole further includes a first elongated aperture e

A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided and includes an insole and an outsole. The outsole includes a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of the outsole from the ground-contacting surface. The outsole further includes a first elongated aperture extending through the outsole and between the ground-contacting surface and the inner surface. A midsole is disposed between the insole and the outsole and includes a second elongated aperture at least partially aligned with the first elongated aperture. A window is disposed between the midsole and the outsole and extends over the first elongated aperture and the second elongated aperture. A bladder is disposed between the insole and the midsole and is visible through the window.

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1. A sole structure for an article of footwear comprising: an insole;an outsole including a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of said outsole from said ground-contacting surface, said outsole including a first elongated aperture extending through said outsole

1. A sole structure for an article of footwear comprising: an insole;an outsole including a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of said outsole from said ground-contacting surface, said outsole including a first elongated aperture extending through said outsole and between said ground-contacting surface and said inner surface;a midsole disposed between said insole and said outsole and including a second elongated aperture at least partially aligned with said first elongated aperture;a window disposed between said midsole and said outsole and extending over said first elongated aperture and said second elongated aperture; anda bladder disposed between said insole and said midsole, said bladder being visible through said window. 2. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said window extends completely over said first elongated aperture. 3. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said outsole includes a heel portion, an arch portion, and a forefoot portion, said first elongated aperture extending between said heel portion and said arch portion. 4. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said outsole includes a heel portion, an arch portion, and a forefoot portion, said first elongated aperture extending from said heel portion to said forefoot portion. 5. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said window is spaced apart from said bladder. 6. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said window is recessed from said ground-contacting surface of said outsole. 7. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said first elongated aperture includes first and second elongated opposing sides connected by first and second opposing arcuate sides. 8. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said window is formed from a polymeric material. 9. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said window is formed from at least one of a transparent polymeric material and a translucent polymeric material. 10. The sole structure according to claim 1, wherein said bladder is an air bladder. 11. An article of footwear comprising: an upper structure; anda sole structure, said sole structure comprising:an insole;an outsole including a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of said outsole from said ground-contacting surface, said outsole including a first elongated aperture extending through said outsole and between said ground-contacting surface and said inner surface;a midsole disposed between said insole and said outsole and including a second elongated aperture at least partially aligned with said first elongated aperture;a window disposed between said midsole and said outsole and extending over said first elongated aperture and said second elongated aperture; anda bladder disposed between said insole and said midsole, said bladder being visible through said window. 12. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said window extends completely over said first elongated aperture. 13. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said outsole includes a heel portion, an arch portion, and a forefoot portion, said first elongated aperture extending between said heel portion and said arch portion. 14. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said outsole includes a heel portion, an arch portion, and a forefoot portion, said first elongated aperture extending from said heel portion to said forefoot portion. 15. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said window is spaced apart from said bladder. 16. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said window is recessed from said ground-contacting surface of said outsole. 17. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said first elongated aperture includes first and second elongated opposing sides connected by first and second opposing arcuate sides. 18. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said window is formed from a polymeric material. 19. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said window is formed from at least one of a transparent polymeric material and a translucent polymeric material. 20. The article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein said bladder is an air bladder. 21. An article of footwear comprising: an upper structure; anda sole structure, said sole structure comprising:an insole;an outsole including a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of said outsole from said ground-contacting surface, said outsole including a first elongated aperture extending through said outsole and between said ground-contacting surface and said inner surface;a window extending over said first elongated aperture and recessed from said ground-contacting surface; anda bladder disposed between said insole and said outsole, spaced apart and separated from said window, and being visible through said window. 22. The article of footwear according to claim 21, wherein said window extends completely over said first elongated aperture. 23. The article of footwear according to claim 21, wherein said outsole includes a heel portion, an arch portion, and a forefoot portion, said first elongated aperture extending between said heel portion and said arch portion. 24. The article of footwear according to claim 21, wherein said outsole includes a heel portion, an arch portion, and a forefoot portion, said first elongated aperture extending from said heel portion to said forefoot portion. 25. The article of footwear according to claim 21, further comprising a midsole disposed between said insole and said outsole. 26. The article of footwear according to claim 21, wherein said first elongated aperture includes first and second elongated opposing sides connected by first and second opposing arcuate sides. 27. The article of footwear according to claim 21, wherein said window is formed from a polymeric material. 28. The article of footwear according to claim 21, wherein said window is formed from at least one of a transparent polymeric material and a translucent polymeric material. 29. The article of footwear according to claim 21, wherein said bladder is an air bladder.