Monthly Archives: July 2007

Brits should buy Birkenstock sandals to keep feet healthy

Posted on July 31, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Holidaying Brits escaping the inclement weather are being advised to opt for Birkenstock sandals this summer if they want to avoid long-term damage to their feet. Continue reading →

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Keen Ococho is ‘tops for trails’

Posted on July 30, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

The Ochoco running shoe from Keen has been topped a poll to discover the most comfortable trainer on the market for trail running. Continue reading →

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Merrell footwear sales grow ten-fold

Posted on July 26, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

The increasing popularity of outdoor sports and hiking has helped the Merrell brand to post double-digit growth over the last few years, new figures from its parent company have revealed. Continue reading →

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Keen launches bags made of 60% recycled material

Posted on July 26, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Footwear company Keen has underlined its environmental credentials with the launch of a range of eco-friendly bags fashioned from recycled rubber left over from the manufacturing process. Continue reading →

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Podiatrist: Running shoes should be changed every 500 miles

Posted on July 25, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Keep-fit enthusiasts are endangering their joints by not changing their running shoes as frequently as they should, a leading podiatrist has claimed. Continue reading →

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New autumn range from Merrell to hit streets September

Posted on July 24, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

After running tantalising teasers on its website for a number of months, Merrell has finally released further details of its exciting new autumn collection. Continue reading →

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Birkenstock sponsors solo Sahara desert crossing record attempt

Posted on July 23, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Paula Constant, 33, decided to embark on her journey, which has been facilitated thanks to £20,000 of sponsorship from Birkenstock and Dove, after becoming fascinated by desert landscapes when she was a little girl. Continue reading →

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Philip Lim to launch range of Birkenstock footwear

Posted on July 19, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

US fashion designer Philip Lim has collaborated with Birkenstock on an exciting new range of shoes. Continue reading →

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Merrell low-cut boot hits the heights

Posted on July 19, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

Merrell’s latest low-cut hiking boots confound the received wisdom about low-cut shoes by offering every bit as much support as high-tops, it has been claimed. Continue reading →

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Brasher Hillmaster GTX tops hiking boots chart

Posted on July 18, 2007 by FitnessFootwear

The Brasher Hillmaster GTX has been named the best walking shoe on the market by reviewers from the Independent. Testers from the national newspaper singled out the shoe for the support and flexibility they offer. Continue reading →

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