Shoemaking

Fleks Footwear Debuts with Launch of the East Beach Slide

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Goleta, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 22, 2024) - Fleks Footwear , a new Santa Barbara-based footwear company, debuted Friday with the launch of their first sandal: the East Beach Slide.

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  • Goleta, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 22, 2024) - Fleks Footwear , a new Santa Barbara-based footwear company, debuted Friday with the launch of their first sandal: the East Beach Slide.
  • Larson and Jenkins partnered to develop FLEKSfoam, which utilizes Blumaka technology and is the material that makes up the East Beach Slide.
  • The East Beach Slide is available in six color ways: Clear Day, Deep Blue Sea, Starfish, Night, Jungle, and Morning Coffee.
  • The East Beach Slide is available direct to consumers through fleksfootwear.com or at Santa Barbara Running in Montecito, CA.

FlipSandal Introduces Patented Convertible Flip Flop Sandal, Aiming to Transform Footwear Industry

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Saturday, April 6, 2024
Safety, Jogging, Woman, Multimedia, AHQ, Foot, Shoemaking

NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FlipSandal, a seasoned family-owned business renowned for its expertise in the handbags and accessories sector, announces its launch in 2024. This new product, patented by AHQ in several countries, is set to redefine the standards of footwear by offering flip-flops and slides that effortlessly convert into a sandal within seconds, providing unparalleled versatility and security for the wearer.

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  • FlipSandal Launches Patented Convertible Flip-Flop, Offering Security & Versatility in Footwear
    NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FlipSandal, a seasoned family-owned business renowned for its expertise in the handbags and accessories sector, announces its launch in 2024.
  • It was time for a solution to this issue, and that's why we invented the FlipSandal" shared a spokesperson from FlipSandal.
  • This patented technology sets FlipSandal apart, making it the sole provider of this innovative flip-flop transformation capability in the footwear market.
  • With over 40 years of experience supplying major retailers in the handbags and accessories industry, FlipSandal leverages its strong connections and expertise to transform the flip-flop segment.

Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Fashion and Innovative Comfort

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Other Consumer, Women, Other Retail, Men, Specialty, Fashion, Consumer, Retail, Footwear, Online Retail, Partnership, Time Off, Heel, Tree, Collection, Woman, CAL, Originality, Shoe, Iris Apfel, Future, Multimedia, Family, Individual, Shoemaking

Dr. Scholl's Shoes, the American heritage footwear brand and a Caleres (NYSE:CAL) portfolio brand, celebrates 100 years of comfort and style.

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  • Dr. Scholl's Shoes, the American heritage footwear brand and a Caleres (NYSE:CAL) portfolio brand, celebrates 100 years of comfort and style.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312297310/en/
    Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Fashion and Innovative Comfort (Photo: Business Wire)
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  • The nine-style collection celebrates and reimagines the timeless silhouette by introducing modern comfort features and blending elements from the past with a vision for the future.
  • Join the celebration and follow along throughout the year on the Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Instagram and TikTok and via the hashtags #DrScholls100 #AlwaysIconic.

Waco Shoe Company Launches New Revitalign® Orthotic Walking Footwear

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Gaia, Woman, Shoemaking

WACO, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Waco Shoe Company, a trusted leader in the orthotic footwear and insole market, released a groundbreaking addition to its women's line: the Revitalign® Gaia athletic walking shoe. The new offering embodies a shift in orthotic design, merging unparalleled comfort with a chic aesthetic.

Key Points: 
  • Waco Shoe Company debuts women's athletic shoe that blends style and comfort with foot health.
  • WACO, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Waco Shoe Company, a trusted leader in the orthotic footwear and insole market, released a groundbreaking addition to its women's line: the Revitalign® Gaia athletic walking shoe .
  • With the introduction of the Revitalign® Gaia, Waco Shoe Company reaffirms its dedication to innovation and customer well-being.
  • We understand the importance of integrating orthotic efficacy with modern lifestyle demands," said Jeff Antonioli, co-owner of Waco Shoe Company.

509 Releases Bold New Products for Motorcycle Riders in the 2024 Street Collection

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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SPOKANE, Wash., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 509, a leading outdoor performance apparel brand, announces the release of the 2024 Street Collection. Relentlessly driven by their passion for riding, 509's newest Street offerings include new industry-leading, communications-integrated helmet designs; performance riding gear including a modular helmet, riding shoes, and full-leather gloves all crafted to allow any motorcyclists to fully immerse themselves in the ride.

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  • The 2024 Street Collection offers head-to-toe riding protection for motorcycle riders including new industry-disrupting helmets, riding gloves, and shoes each designed with Street Riders in mind.
  • SPOKANE, Wash., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 509, a leading outdoor performance apparel brand, announces the release of the 2024 Street Collection.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce our latest seasonal lineup focused on providing our riders with innovative, head-to-toe products and best-in-class experiences," says Andy Berg, Street Product Line Manager.
  • Highlights from the 509 Street 2024 Collection include:
    509's newest addition to the lineup is the fully modular, Mach IV Mod Helmet completing the Mach family of full-faced performance helmets.

KEEN Launches Last Hiking Boot You'll Buy

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Solvent, Pressure, Longevity, PFAS, Table tennis rubber, Heel, Environment, Risk, SVP, Tearing, Life, Shoe, Water, The, EVA, KEEN, Guarantee, Weather, Shoemaking

PORTLAND, Ore., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world where planned obsolescence is rampant, KEEN is excited to introduce the Targhee IV—a boot made to be the last hiking shoe you buy, thanks to KEEN's industry-first Delamination-Free Lifetime Guarantee. With this latest innovation, KEEN continues to take pride as shoemakers with a purpose to Consciously Create footwear that lasts.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world where planned obsolescence is rampant, KEEN is excited to introduce the Targhee IV—a boot made to be the last hiking shoe you buy, thanks to KEEN's industry-first Delamination-Free Lifetime Guarantee.
  • With this latest innovation, KEEN continues to take pride as shoemakers with a purpose to Consciously Create footwear that lasts.
  • KEEN developed KEEN.FUSION to create a mechanical bond stronger than glue by using heat and pressure to fuse the sole and upper of the boot together into one piece.
  • KEEN is so confident in its KEEN.FUSION construction method that it's introducing a first-of-its-kind guarantee, promising shoe bonds that won't break.

KEEN Launches Last Hiking Boot You'll Buy

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Solvent, Pressure, Longevity, PFAS, Table tennis rubber, Heel, Environment, Risk, SVP, Tearing, Life, Shoe, Water, The, EVA, KEEN, Guarantee, Weather, Shoemaking

PORTLAND, Ore., April 4, 2024 /CNW/ - In a world where planned obsolescence is rampant, KEEN is excited to introduce the Targhee IV—a boot made to be the last hiking shoe you buy, thanks to KEEN's industry-first Delamination-Free Lifetime Guarantee.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., April 4, 2024 /CNW/ - In a world where planned obsolescence is rampant, KEEN is excited to introduce the Targhee IV—a boot made to be the last hiking shoe you buy, thanks to KEEN's industry-first Delamination-Free Lifetime Guarantee.
  • With this latest innovation, KEEN continues to take pride as shoemakers with a purpose to Consciously Create footwear that lasts.
  • KEEN developed KEEN.FUSION to create a mechanical bond stronger than glue by using heat and pressure to fuse the sole and upper of the boot together into one piece.
  • KEEN is so confident in its KEEN.FUSION construction method that it's introducing a first-of-its-kind guarantee, promising shoe bonds that won't break.

TAFT Launches 'TAFT for Her' - Best-Selling, Bold Styles, Now Made for Her

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Longevity, Shoe, Woman, Male, Empowerment, Radar, Collection, Movement, TAFT, Individual, Shoemaking

"Expanding TAFT into a women's collection has always been something on our radar," said Jordan Hancock, Director of Design and Development at TAFT. "For years there have been numerous comments, DM's, and emails asking us to make women's products. We have always been passionate about helping people be confident, be unique, and be bold in their distinctive ways. We want people who wear our shoes to feel good--not just about the quality of our product and the design, but about themselves and the value that they bring to everything they do."

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  • "Expanding TAFT into a women's collection has always been something on our radar," said Jordan Hancock, Director of Design and Development at TAFT.
  • We have always been passionate about helping people be confident, be unique, and be bold in their distinctive ways.
  • With a longstanding vision of inspiring bold self-expression and cultural change, 'TAFT for Her, ' is a vivid embodiment of this ethos.
  • We invite women to experience the world of TAFT and discover the perfect pair in their own size.

KEEN Launches "World's Cleanest Shoe" Campaign, Invests In Consciously Created Shoemaking for 2024

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Consciously Creating, pioneering shoemakers, KEEN envisions a shoe industry that has a positive impact on lives. Now, 20+ years after its founding and 10 years after starting its journey to eliminate PFAS, KEEN is recommitting to its mission of making the World's Cleanest Shoes. This means galvanizing why the brand exists and investing in partnerships and processes that will make an even bigger difference in the decades ahead, including a multi-year partnership with environmental educator and filmmaker Max Romey.

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  • The truth is that traditional shoemaking is harmful to the planet and people, yet has remained unchanged for decades.
  • In 2023, KEEN organized its efforts for greatest impact around three Kore Value System Pillars: People, Planet, and Product.
  • Product: At KEEN, Consciously Creating means harvesting better materials, sourcing ethically, detoxing the planet, and making for life.
  • As it looks ahead to the next decade, KEEN is investing in momentous partnerships and processes to push the boundaries of Consciously Created shoemaking.

KURU Launches 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report to Help Customers "Heel Better"

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Diagnosis, Quality of life, Comprehension, Shoe, Research, Shoemaking

SALT LAKE CITY, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KURU® Footwear, the inventor of heel-first footwear, today unveiled its 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report. Featuring significant industry discoveries and valuable consumer perspectives, KURU's comprehensive and medically reviewed report highlights the prevailing foot pain landscape in America, along with the key factors that influence individuals when selecting footwear.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KURU® Footwear , the inventor of heel-first footwear, today unveiled its 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report .
  • To gain these insights, KURU conducted an extensive survey of over 3,000 American adults, delving into their experience with foot pain and its associated challenges.
  • KURU's 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report examined the latest findings surrounding foot pain in America, including:
    8 in 10 Americans experience foot pain, with nearly half of those (47%) finding their foot pain to be debilitating.
  • The launch of KURU's 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report reinforces the company's dedication to enhancing lives through comfortable footwear that optimizes heel comfort and promotes overall health.