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Skins Footwear to Focus on Travel Industry Opportunity

Business Wire
posted: 239 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO

Skins Footwear Inc. developer and marketer of unique patented two-piece interchangeable footwear has inked an agreement with Donna Touchette travel industry veteran to exploit the distribution opportunity within the travel industry. Donna will focus on travel agencies, cruise line boutiques, and travel resort and spa boutiques. Her vast experience and connections within the travel business and her accessibility to countless regional and national travel events make her the ideal candidate to introduce the Skins concept as a natural travel accessory.

Mark Klein, President and Founder stated, “Our collapsible footwear is a natural for consumers who travel. The ability to wear one Bone over which countless uppers can be built out allows the traveler to pack numerous Skins (uppers) in the space ordinarily required for a single pair of shoes. The fact that airlines are charging consumers to check baggage amplifies the advantages of Skins over ordinary footwear.

The bonus is that each built out Skin and Bone combination provides our consumer with consistent fit and all day comfort.

We believe current market conditions will reward companies unencumbered by traditional paradigms who seek logical alternatives to current distribution. The travel industry appears to be a natural fit for Skins.”

Ms Touchette replied, “Early response to the Skins story from the industry leaders has been very positive. I believe this is a wonderful opportunity to add significant value to the services they provide while opening up an important non traditional channel of distribution for Skins”.

Dennis Walker, Skins Senior Vice President of Sales commented, “Internet travel alone has become a 1.4 trillion dollar industry in the US. We believe there are synergies that make the industry a perfect fit for who we are as a brand and for what we can offer the consumer who travels. To my knowledge, we are the first footwear brand to make the connection”.

About Skins

Skins Inc. created and is continuing to further develop patented innovative two-part, interchangeable footwear structures consisting of outer collapsible "Skins" and an inner holistic orthopedic support section called the "Bone." The design allows consumers to purchase one inner section, the Bone, and numerous outer Skins, resulting in multiple style variations from the same pair of quality Bones, always with the same feel and fit no matter which Skin is being worn. Skins' objective is to create a new attire concept that allows and encourages consumers to frequently change their footwear, while experiencing equal comfort in all designs of shoes.

This uniquely positions the Skins concept between footwear and apparel industries. For more information, visit http://www.skinsfootwear.com.

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Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward- looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "may," "could," "should," "anticipates," "likely," "believes," and words of similar import also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current facts and analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of management. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the reasonable control of the Company. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and include, among others, its limited operating history; lack of profits from operations; uncertain ability to raise additional funds on acceptable terms or at all; ability to successfully design, manufacture and commercialize its proposed product; its reliance on one unproven and undeveloped product type; rapidly changing consumer demands for footwear products; un-established brands; degree and nature of its competition; ability to employ and retain qualified employees; and limited trading market for its common stock.

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