Shoemaking

Waco Shoe Company Launches New Revitalign® Orthotic Walking Footwear

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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.

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  • 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

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

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

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

"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

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

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.

KEEN UNEEK Original Open-Air Sneaker Celebrates 10 Years

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN Inc., the thoughtful and purposeful shoemakers, is celebrating 10 years of their beloved UNEEK, the original open-air sneaker.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN Inc., the thoughtful and purposeful shoemakers, is celebrating 10 years of their beloved UNEEK, the original open-air sneaker.
  • To round out the celebration, KEEN is thrilled to introduce three new variations of the popular UNEEK open-air sneaker, available in both men's and women's styles.
  • Additionally, UNEEK O3 [$125], a lightweight sneaker-inspired version with a lightly cushioned heel back, a comfortable option for the season.
  • Razor siping in the tread to channel water away for increased grip in wet conditions on UNEEK Original, UNEEK II Harvest, and UNEEK II Convertible.

Irish Setter Boots Collaborates with Montana Treehouse Retreat To Celebrate New Casual Footwear Line

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Monday, March 11, 2024

RED WING, Minn., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Irish Setter® Boots collaborates with Mountain Treehouse Retreat and photographer Jon Kreye to launch its Setter Fifty casual footwear line.

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  • RED WING, Minn., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Irish Setter® Boots collaborates with Mountain Treehouse Retreat and photographer Jon Kreye to launch its Setter Fifty casual footwear line.
  • These outdoor brands came together when Irish Setter's new styles were photographed at the Montana Treehouse Retreat.
  • The partners are offering a chance to win a complimentary one-night stay at the MTTreeHouse property and a free pair of comfortable Irish Setter Setter Fifty boots .
  • "We're excited to work with Jon and the Mountain Treehouse Retreat to launch our new casual boot collection," said Charley Bryant, Irish Setter Product Merchant.

Sustainable, Luxury Footwear Brand, NOMASEI Partners With (RED) For International Women's Day

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

PARIS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable, luxury Parisian footwear brand, NOMASEI , a women-owned brand, proudly announces its partnership with (RED) , the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS, in conjunction with International Women's Day.

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  • PARIS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable, luxury Parisian footwear brand, NOMASEI , a women-owned brand, proudly announces its partnership with (RED) , the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS, in conjunction with International Women's Day.
  • NOMASEI partners with (RED), the organization founded by Bono & Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS, for Intl.
  • Nomasei is known for its beautifully crafted, ethically sourced and produced footwear.
  • The independent label's co-founders, Marine Braquet and Paule Tenaillon are thrilled to work with ( RED) on such an important cause.