A sole structure having a lateral side and a medial side opposite the lateral side. The sole structure has an outsole layer, a first support element including first recesses, a second support element coupled to the outsole layer and including second recesses, and a cushioning element disposed between the first support element and the second support element. The cushioning element has a plurality of pockets and a central pod. A first subset of the plurality of pockets are disposed on the lateral side, a second subset of the plurality of pockets are disposed on the medial side, and a rear pocket of the plurality of pockets extends from the lateral side and the medial side. The first subset, the second subset, and the rear pocket are separated from the central pod by a web area. The plurality of pockets are at least partially enclosed by the first and second recesses.