Vasque To Up Foothold In UK
Top US footwear brand should be making more in-roads over this year.
Posted: 18 February 2009
by Jon
Top US footwear brand Vasque
is gunning for a bigger toehold in the UK outdoors market thanks to new
distribution which should make the brand easier to find.
The company is renowned for its excellent fit, but also a tendency to
innovate. Increasingly outdoor shoes are featuring EVA
cushioning, which has a tendency to degrade with heavy use.
To avoid that issue, Vasque uses a system of sealed gel capsules housed
within the heel unit. Unlike EVA they don't degrade and retain their
shock absorbency over the life of the shoe. Although the brand is best
known for trail running shoes over here, it also produces some really
good looking hill walking and mountaineering footwear.
We were particularly impressed with Vasque's alpine boot which uses a
Boa closure rather than laces for a rapid fit and puncture-proof Super
Fabric, while for those who prefer traditional fastenings, a laced
version is sold alongside.
The range of walking and
approach shoes and boots looks good too and we're hoping to evalutate
some soon.
More information at www.vasque.com
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