A sole for an article of footwear having an insert with a plurality of
forefoot support tubes are configured to control the support
characteristics of the sole in a forefoot region of the sole. In one
embodiment, the forefoot support tubes each include a base, and a wall
extending from the base. The wall is formed from a material that has a
lower durometer value than the base. In another embodiment, the forefoot
support tubes air arranged in a radiating pattern, such that at least two
of the forefoot support tubes diverge as they extend toward the lateral
side of the insert.