The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30
biteshoes Cristina Lloyd falls in love with Cole Haan’s sturdy AW21 Zerøgrand winter boots for women and admires their other luxury footwear and accessories. W hen Chicago natives Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan founded Cole Haan in 1928, they intended to run a premium outlet for men’s footwear. They quickly gained recognition after launching innovative and fashionable men’s shoes such as penny loafers, saddles, bucks and hand-sewn footwear. At the end of the 1970s, women’s footwear was intro- duced, which made a statement in the industry and offered shoes in bold and attractive colours such as red, green, pink and blue. Thanks to athletic footwear mogul Nike’s acquisition of the brand in 1988, Cole Haan expanded their international reach and grew into a more widely recognised luxury footwear and accessories brand. This move had a positive impact on the brand as Nike Air’s comfort technology was being implemented into Cole Haan’s men’s and women’s shoe designs, completely reinventing the emphasis on providing both comfort and fashion. Cole Haan has long been a global performance lifestyle brand that always serves fully connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories, including apparel, outerwear, belts, handbags, gloves, scarves, hats, and sunglass- es. Since its inception, the brand has infused its products with time-honoured craftsmanship and modern innovation with shoe designs that customers can wear from work, to the gym and at the weekend. Zerøgrand and GrandPrø footwear have revolutionised the art of trainers and running shoes. These include the women’s sporty- chic Zerøgrand Radiant Trainer in Tropical Pink that reflects the key balance of comfort and refinement. It features handcrafted leather and panelled mesh uppers atop a robust rubber outsole for a sure-footed grip with die-cut Ortholite® footbed to enhance breathability and long-term cushioning. It also has injected pylon midsole and double rubber pod outsole. The signature GrandPrø Rally Canvas Court Trainer is now crafted from high-end yet durable organic material. It features a luxuriously cushioned GrandFøam footbed, a high-traction EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) outsole and a classic old-school plimsoll vibe. The shoe is available in Optic White Canvas, Indigo, White, Black Canvas/Optic White, Blue/White, Grey/White and Red Canvas/Optic White for men and Black, Dandelion, Marine Blue and Bright Berry with Optic White for women. Zerøgrand Stitchlite Wingtip Oxford Trainer in a choice of Black/Black, Red, White, Marine Blue, Glacier Grey, Ironstone/ Peach or Safari Metallic Knit for women and Black/Ivory, Black/ White, Optic White, Ironstone Knit/Ivory or Black/White Ombre Knit for men features a knit upper for maximum flexibility and breathability. It also offers a sock-like fit that eliminates the need for laces. You can rock these sneakers to work or pair them with jeans and other apparel for a wear-with-anything look. Discover your chosen path with the GrandPrø Topspin Trainer in a variety of colours for men and women such as White/Mul- ticoloured, Brown/Ivory, Cement Leather/Nubuck and Navy/ Ivory. It features a crafted welt that connects an extra-cushioned Grandføam midsole to a luxe leather upper for a soft and flexible Grand Slam
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