Tukwila, WA, September 17, 2008 – ExOfficio, a leading manufacturer of adventure travel apparel, has launched a new line of footwear designed with its Comfort3 philosophy – offering consumers physical comfort, emotional comfort, and comfort of value. The Spring/Summer ’09 collection made its debut at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City last month.
Keeping the traveler in mind, ExOfficio footwear is built for the spirit of adventure. The shoes are versatile and multi-functional – perfect for seeing sights, walking on a trail, and still look great for a night out on the town. The result: packing less and doing more.
ExOfficio footwear is both travel and eco-friendly. It can be easily slipped on and off to help one quickly pass through airport security. Several styles are made with recycled rubber outsoles, bamboo fabric liners and hemp uppers, which make them easy on the environment.
Priced between $100 and $15o SPR, distribution for the new footwear line is targeted to ExOfficio’s current retail base and select specialty footwear stores.
Spring ’09 Highlights
For both men and women, the footwear collection is designed as an accessory to ExOfficio’s adventure apparel, and is categorized into Adventure, Destinations, and Trip’r collections. Featured styles include:
Adventure
Footwear designed for adventures in and around the water.
Men’s Reef Runner
Made with waterproof leather upper; removable 4×4 support footbed; EVA midsole with wet traction siped rubber outsole. Reef Runner is quick drying, odor and water resistant. Sizes 7-13. SRP: $110.00
Destinations
Every adventure starts with the first step.
Men’s Caravan
Made with waterproof leather upper with breathable vents; TPU heel stabilizer and shank; EVA midsole with siped rubber, wet traction outsole. Caravan features a comfort cushioning insole and is lightweight, moisture wicking, water, odor and stain resistant. Sizes 7-13. SRP: $150.00
Women’s Savvy
Made with nubuck leather upper; bamboo fabric linings; ExOfficio Ortholite removable comfort footbed; internal EVA midsole; recycled rubber outsole. Savvy is lightweight, moisture wicking, water, odor and stain resistant. Sizes 6-11. SRP: $110.00
Women’s Traveler
Made with nubuck leather upper; bamboo fabric linings; ExOfficio Ortholite removable comfort footbed; internal EVA midsole; recycled rubber outsole. Traveler is lightweight, moisture wicking; water, stain and odor resistant. Sizes 6-11. SRP: $110.00
Trip’r
Footwear made for those who travel off the beaten path.
Men’s Cruz’r
Offered with waterproof leather or natural hemp uppers; removable 4×4 support footbed; internal EVA midsole; wet traction, siped rubber outsole. Cruz’r is moisture wicking, odor, stain and water resistant. Sizes 7-13. SRP: $135.00.
Men’s Shade
Offered with waterproof leather or natural hemp uppers; removable 4×4 support footbed; internal EVA midsole; wet traction siped rubber outsole. Shade is moisture wicking, odor, stain and water resistant.
Sizes 7-13. SRP: Leather $135.00, Hemp $90.00.
Women’s Notus
Offered with waterproof leather or natural hemp uppers; removable 4×4 support footbed; internal EVA midsole, wet traction siped rubber outsole. Notus is moisture wicking, water, odor and stain resistant.
Sizes 5-11. SRP: Leather $110.00, Hemp $80.00.
About ExOfficio
ExOfficio has been creating the ultimate apparel for worldly exploration since 1987. Built on the success of the ultimate fly-fishing shirt, the company has evolved into a leading travel apparel brand known for innovative technical features and performance benefits that enhance the travel experience. ExOfficio is sold internationally in specialty outdoor, fly-fishing, travel and luggage stores. Products are also available in ExOfficio retail stores and online. ExOfficio supports numerous social and environmental organizations including World Concern, Medical Teams International and the African Wildlife Foundation, among others. For more information visit www.exofficio.com.
