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wo of the largest and most popular shoe brands from
Israel are collaborating on a new collection for the
American market. Starting this spring, Naot will introduce
Source by Naot, a line of outdoor performance sandals
that incorporates the design and technology of Source,
a 30-year-old Israeli brand known for its footwear and
hydration products.
Source (Shoresh in Hebrew) was founded in 1989 by Yoki Gill and Daniel
Benoziliyo and now employs more than 200 workers. The company has
been known for its innovation in hydration and sandal technology as well
as its Tactical Gear, hiking sandals, hydration and travel accessories.
The company sells in more than 25 countries, including, Canada, United
Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and South Africa.
"The sandal line is extremely popular in Israel and we are excited to
bring the brand to the American market with a collection of high quality
footwear," says Steve Lax, president of Naot. O
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Source by Naot's Harbor
sandal with Tribal Red.
Rockport Total Motion
Abelle Wingtip for women.
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Rockport interprets the menswear trend for women with a range of silhouettes including the Total Motion Abelle Wingtip in a color the brand describes as Dove.
The shoe is a cleaned-up derby style with pearlized patent touches. Technical details include shock-absorbing truTECH and energy-rebounding truTECH+.
