In an effort for runners nationwide to show their support to the Boston Marathon terror attack victims and their families, Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, has created a special shoelace medallion and will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to The One Fund Boston, a charity created by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Merino to assit people most affected by the bombings.
When your dad is in the shoe business, you have two options: get involved or run in the opposite direction. Ashley Dragos, whose father, Matt, is president of Rialto Shoes, opted for the latter – and lifted a ton in the process. An aspiring NPC Figure competitor, Dragos was one of 500 men and women chosen by Under Armour to participate in a video contest and showcase what she can do while wearing the brand’s latest running shoe, the Spine Venom. Click here to check out Ashley’s entry.
Some footwear and accessory brands slap a harness on a product and call it equestrian; luxury handbag line Dressage likes to put a little more thought into it. With meticulous attention to detail and artistry, each piece is a nod to the prestigious sport it takes its name from: a braided handle harkens back to a braided mane; straps recall bridle halters; the interior lining is the same red as that of a first place rosette.
Rocky Brands announced the grand prize winners of its ‘We’re With You’ sweepstakes, which incuded prizes for both consumers and sales associates at Rocky retail outlets nationwide.
Grand prize winners were Rex Read, manager of Bob’s Boots, who drove home a spanking new Dodge Ram 1500 Tradesman truck. Consumer Gaye Marie Folsom of Oscala, FL, also won a truck.
New Balance today announced a $1 million donation to One Fund Boston, the fund set up by Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Governor Deval Patrick to aid those directly impacted by last week’s Boston Marathon bombings. In addition to this donation, any contributions by company employees with be matched by the New Balance Foundation. “The events at the Boston Marathon shook the streets of Boston, but not the spirit of our city,” Vice President of Administration for New Balance Anne Davis said.
Fashion, art and dreams combine in “The Amazing Shoemaker – Fairy Tales and Legends about Shoes and Shoemakers,” at the Museo Ferragamo in Florence, Italy. Running from Apr. 19 to Mar. 31, the exhibition takes a look at the plethora of fairy tales, myths and stories based around shoemakers and shoes, including Cinderella, Puss in Boots and The Wizard of Oz – and let’s not forget the “fairy tale” of Salvatore Ferragamo himself, a man who pursued his dream of creating beautiful shoes that would inspire for generations.
Earth Day is just around the corner (April 22) and to celebrate, Pedestrian Shops in Boulder, CO, has filled its windows with a colorful display of flowers and vegetables designed with help from – and to raise awareness for – local non-profit Growing Gardens. The store will also host a shoe drive in collaboration with Patagonia Footwear.
Alpaca is a curious material to incorporate into your footwear designs (alpaca socks? Bring ’em on! But shoes? We’re sceptical.) but after checking out the creative shoes on show at Peru Moda’s Young Designer of the Year competition, we’re starting to come around to the idea. Edith Mejia Carrion, one of the seven finalists, decided to use her imagination and feature the natural fiber head to toe. “I think alpaca is fascinating because the diversity of textures offers a world of variety,” the fashion student says, adding that she will continue to use the it in her designs.
Inspired by Henri Matisse, the Fall/Winter 2013 collection by Peruvian designer Ana Maria Guiulfo is anything but dull. Color blocked wedges and platforms elevate otherwise muted autumn ensembles, while three-toned clutches and shoulder bags put the “fun” in functional. With a store in Miami’s Design District, Guiulfo’s lines are also sold in New York, Puerto Rico, Georgia, Arizona and Illinois.
World Industies announced that it will create a limited-edition “I Love Boobies” skate footwear collection in support of the Keep A Breast Foundation, a non-profit breast cancer organization dedicated to educating youth about prevention, early detection and cancer-causing toxins in the environment.
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