SOLEdays
THE AUTUMN/WINTER 14 LOOK BOOK FROM SHOEBRIDGE
NEW SPANISH COMFORT FROM
PM’S VISIT CELEBRATING PORTUGAL’S FOOTWEAR SUCCESS
NATURAL COMFORT FROM THE AW14 COLLECTION
Suave shoes have a special air function system that allows the movement of your footstep to circulate air from the back of the shoe to the bottom of the sole, making Suave shoes naturally comfortable when you walk.
See the entire Suave collections at Expo Schu Riva Del Garda in January and June.
Something new for our 21st birthday! Welcome to the AW14 look book from Shoebridge, one of the UK’s leading footwear agencies and shoe consultants specialising in European comfort footwear, where we’re celebrating 21 years since we delivered our first shoes into the UK. In addition to the fresh styles, design, textures and materials our designers have used to develop this year’s ranges, we’re delighted to introduce Spanish brand NewDress for the first time in the UK. With more than 30 years’ experience in both private label and own brand they’ve really got to grips with the needs of the consumer by providing a range which offers improved ergonomics, flexibility and comfort in every design. You can see the NewDress collection and each brand we represent on the following pages. Suave remains our most popular brand in the UK and it’s not difficult to see why. Their customised production technique, attention to detail and deep understanding of their target market ensures a quality product, season after season. The brand has grown significantly across Europe over the last five years and is now extending into North America and Asia. Soft Walk offers classic styling and comfort for men, using premium soft leathers for strength and hard wearing soles, which offer the freedom to move around all day. We’ve introduced new styling for AW14, with the addition of shoes and boots on a premium sole unit, something you’ll see reflected in a number of our ranges for AW14. In SS15 we’ll also be introducing our new DaSIlva brand designed to offer stand-out style for spring. The styles
are retro familiar and use two tone leathers, suede and contrast soles which are perfect for weekend wear. There’s no doubt that Britain’s love affair with boots continues into AW14 and you don’t need to be a climatologist to work out why. From classic Chelsea style, dessert boots, perfect for the weekend or office to metallic textures, straps, buckles and stand out leathers we’re seeing continued growth in cosy flat and heel boots which are both stylish and practical, something we’ve reflected in our range for AW14. We’ve taken great care to ensure that our brands complement each sector of the comfort market and we’ve chosen to work with a special group of manufacturers who place as much emphasis on the quality of the product, service to retailer and creative design as we do. So, once we’ve sang ‘happy 21st birthday’ just one more time, it’s on with the shoe!
Andy Carter Managing Director Shoebridge
How we work For independent and smaller retailers, we offer an in stock service for Suave shoes through our UK Distributor, Railtons. Large accounts are available on a made to order
basis through Shoebridge. All other brands are available in the UK through Shoebridge on a made to order basis, with a minimum order of 100 pairs per colour per style.
Contents: 4 NewDress Look Book 6 Suave Look Book 10 Soft Walk Look Book 13 Ricap Look Book
14 Prime Minister’s
Seal of Approval 14 European exhibition Dates
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The Soft Walk Shock Absorber is a high-tech built in solution which offers additional protection from damaging shock waves for your ankle, knee and hip joints which are generated by walking on hardened man-made surfaces.
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Ricap City Shoes are ultra light and designed for everyday wear all day. They’re made from soft durable leathers which help the foot to breath and offer discrete styling which is perfect to complement the city suit.
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Ricap slippers are luxuriously comfortable, with a natural wool lining they’re designed to keep the foot warm. The uppers are made from soft suede and leathers and they have a hard sole base.
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Prime Minister’s Seal of Approval The Portuguese footwear industry is sketching out it’s future thanks to innovation and lessons learnt from a colourful past. Portugal’s Prime Minister, Pedro Passo, saw for himself the investment made into technology and innovation at Ricap Group’s Headquarters in Northern Portugal, where the company is celebrating 30 years of production for global clients. The group’s production capacity has grown significantly in recent years and with investment into plants to
manufacture every component associated with the shoe, they’re now leading the charge to increase exports to the wider global market. Ricap’s Shoe Innovation Centres in Felgueirras continue the tradition of innovation as they dedicate themselves to discovering new shoe materials, developing modern shoe technologies, and creating fresh footwear that marries style with comfort.
Don’t miss the chance to see our new ranges first Our manufacturers display their complete ranges at the key European trade fairs, the dates of which are listed below. We’re always in attendance and are able to provide advice and support through any viewing and sample selection. Most importantly we’re able to provide you with
information on best sellers elsewhere in Europe, trends for the season ahead and historical analysis from previous season alongside a broad market guide to help you get the most from your visit.
European exhibition dates AW14 SS15 Expo Schuh Rival Del Garda, Italy Moda, Birmingham UK The Micam, Milan, Italy GDS, Dusseldorf, Germany
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11 - 14 January 16 - 18 February 02 - 05 March 12 - 14 March
14 - 17 June 10 - 12 August 31 August - 03 September 30 July - 01 August
LEAVE A DEEP
IMPRESSION
SoftWalk’s flagship range for AW14 uses premium leather, natural linings and cotton laces. In fact, we haven’t sacrificed anything to make sure these boots are lightweight, hard wearing and durable. The shock absorbing system gives extra comfort to the foot and lower leg meaning you’ll want to get outside and play!
New Age
Gent
DA SILVA SPRING/SUMMER 15 The Da Silva Derby is a contemporary twist on a menswear staple. Using suede and soft leathers, they feature a contrast-coloured sole and a lace-up closure, completed with top-stitched to complement the lace. They’re on fashion and designed to work perfectly for the holiday wardrobe or a summer night in the city. See the full Da SIlva range at Moda SS15 Birmingham, August 2014.
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