SOLE Blog
Entries Published in 2010
July 27th, 2010
SOLE at Outdoor Retailer
Have your heard of Outdoor Retailer? If not, it's one of the premiere Outdoor Market retailer tradeshows, held twice a year in Salt Lake City, Utah. Next week, the SOLE team will head down to OR to showcase our newest product offerings for 2011. If you are attending OR, please stop by our booth (#36037) and check out our 2011 product line, hear a presentation from Jordan Romero, and pick up a free espresso on us!
July 26th, 2010
Softec vs. Ventilated Softec
Everyone loves having an extra "spring" in their step, and we know that using SOLE Custom Footbeds can bring a new rhythm to any person's swagger, but what is it IN the Softec and Signature Edition footbeds that takes the comfort and shock absorption to the next level?
July 13th, 2010
Get the Right Fit for Your Flips
Who doesn't love "flip-flop weather?" It doesn't matter if you're in sunny Florida and experiencing it, or in snowy Canada and dreaming about it. July is the time to be certain you're fitted with the perfect summer sandals.
June 17th, 2010
The Triple Bottom Line of Cork
Check out this video by our partner 100percentcork.org.
Carlos de Jesus discusses the environmental benefits of choosing natural cork in this video prepared for the Sustainable Brands conference in Monterey, CA. Take a look at how beautiful the cork oak forests are.
June 15th, 2010
Do Your Feet Fall Asleep When You Run?
This is the first in a new series of question and answer posts on foot health. The below question was submitted by @chmpgnepolitics on Twitter.
June 10th, 2010
Sport Slides Now Available In The UK Web Store
The SOLE Sport Slides are here! (This is proof that good things come to those who wait.) Our newest addition to our sandal line is great for post-run recovery, walking, and general recreation. Currently we have only received the Jet Black colour way. The women's Ruby/Bone colour way will be arriving by the end of June.
June 3rd, 2010
Sport Slides Now Available In The Canadian Web Store
The SOLE Sport Slides are here! (This is proof that good things come to those who wait.) Our newest addition to our sandal line is great for post-run recovery, walking, and general recreation.
June 3rd, 2010
Sport Slides Available Now In The US Web Store
The SOLE Sport Slides are here! (This is proof that good things come to those who wait.) Our newest addition to our sandal line is great for post-run recovery, walking, and general recreation.
May 28th, 2010
Casual Flips On Hold
After much anticipation the Casual Flips have made it to our Distribution Centers. It is a bittersweet arrival, as the new look and cork platform is exceptional, however, we have noticed a few inconsistencies with the fit of the straps. In an effort to continue to bring you the highest quality products, we would like to further research this problem before we send them to market.
May 23rd, 2010
Congratulations Jordan Romero! Youngest to ever summit Everest
Jordan Romero has summited Everest! On Saturday, Kathmandu time, Jordan, his father Paul Romero, Paul's partner Karen Lundgren and three Sherpas reached the peak of Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Jordan, aged 13, is the youngest to have climbed Everest.
May 11th, 2010
Can you really extend the life of your footwear by wearing SOLE Footbeds?
The Race Rx Academy recently finished a study on SOLE Ultra footbeds. They tested the footbeds in worn running shoes, and here is what they found:
May 5th, 2010
Additional 2009 Sport Flip Sizes Added To US Clearance Section
Recently, we were cleaning up our US warehouse and we came across a whack of 2009 Sport Flips. This includes some sizes that were previously sold out. Below is a list of the colors that we have back in stock. Please keep in mind the quantities are low, colors are only available until they are sold out, and this applies to our US Web Store only.
May 3rd, 2010
Jordan's 7 Summits Quest Continues
Several months ago, I introduced you to Jordan Romero, SOLE sponsored athlete, and his quest to summit the tallest mountains on each continent (the 7 Summits) – before the age of 15. Can't remember that post? Click here to read more. The following highlights the 6 summits Jordan has conquered, his age and the continent on which each mountain is found:
April 14th, 2010
2010 Sport Flips now available for order in the UK web store
After much anticipation, the 2010 Sport Flips are here! Available in a new array of colours, not only will your feet thank you, we are certain your stylist will too! All sizes and colours are now available for order in the UK. Make sure you pick up a pair while supplies last!
April 7th, 2010
2010 Sport Flips now available for order in the USA and Canada
After much anticipation, the 2010 Sport Flips are here! Available in a new array of colors, not only will your feet thank you, we are certain your stylist will too! All sizes and colors are now available for order in Canada and the USA. Make sure you pick up a pair while supplies last!
April 1st, 2010
To sock? Or not to sock?
To sock? Or not to sock? That is one of the most common questions when it comes to heat-molding SOLE Custom Footbeds
March 29th, 2010
Trailer for Vancouver Island Quest
Last August, SOLE athlete Jen Segger ticked off another item from her checklist of “to-do's”. She took on Vancouver Island in a four day journey by bike, foot and ferry from Cape Scott to Victoria, BC. Jen's journey, aptly named the Vancouver Island Quest, had a two-fold purpose:
March 26th, 2010
Jet Black & Java 2010 Women's Sport Flips Now Available Now
Our 2010 Sport Flips have started to arrive! Women's Jet Black and Java are now available for order in the US, UK, and Canadian web stores.
March 26th, 2010
Additional 2009 Sport Flip Colors Moved To Clearance Section
We recently moved additional 2009 Sport Flip colors to our clearance section. Currently this only applies to our US and Canadian stores.
March 23rd, 2010
Reintroducing the Softec Casual
Our Softec Casual Footbed is available again! The same platform and cushioning as the Softec Response, but with a synthetic nubuck topsheet and perforated forefoot to go with your casual and dress shoes. The Thin Casual is for tight-fitting dress shoes and the Softec Casual is for those shoes with a bit more room in them.
March 22nd, 2010
Updated Softec Series
We have updated our Softec Series Footbeds with recycled content for 2010. 35% of the moisture-wicking top sheet is made of recycled content. 20% of the moldable base layer is made from scraps from our own production. It would be better to have post-consumer recycled content but it is impossible to separate out the EVA layer from the other layers. For years now, our production scrap with multiple materials has been turned into housing insulation by a company in S. Korea, where the footbeds are made.
March 19th, 2010
Pogo Stick Trickery using Sole Custom Footbeds
Check out this awesome video of Pogo Stick Tricks using SOLE Custom Footbeds
March 8th, 2010
Help Big City Mountaineers receive a $25,000 grant
The Pepsi Refresh Project is giving organizations and businesses the opportunity to win some serious cash by collecting votes. SOLE wants to help one of our partners, Big City Mountaineers (BCM), win a $25k grant, which will enable them to help more kids.
February 22nd, 2010
Introducing our improved Thin Series Footbeds
Along with changing the name of our Slim Series to the Thin Series, we have made some improvements as well. They are now thinner (at least 10% thinner for the Sport and 30% thinner for the Casual). This makes them even better for low volume footwear like dress shoes, cycling shoes, hockey skates, etc. They are also more moldable in the heel for very narrow footwear. Both have 20% recycled EVA and the Thin Sport has 35% recycled content in the top sheet.
February 15th, 2010
Introducing the redesigned Signature Series Footbed lineup
SOLE is proud to introduce our redesigned Signature Series Custom Footbeds lineup. We have made several significant improvements to the Signature Series line of SOLE Custom Footbeds. We now feature Ventilated Softec Cushioning, which has the same performance as our normal Softec but is more breathable.
February 9th, 2010
SOLE won a SNEWS BOB Award!
SOLE won a SNEWS® BOB Award! Every year, Specialty News (news focused on the outdoor and fitness industry) gives Best Of Booth Awards to deserving booths at Outdoor Retailer. This January, SOLE won a BOB and we are very grateful, and proud.
January 6th, 2010
The Evolution of the Ecopac
As a part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability we are continually evaluating our design process to be more sustainable. We are proud to announce our most sustainable package ever, the clip package. Our new clip package is the 4th generation of our footbed package, and the 3rd generation of our Ecopac packaging.