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GSS GEAR OFFERS REVOLUTIONARY VIBRAM® FIVEFINGERS® FOOTWEAR

Glove-Styled Shoe Provides Benefits of Barefooting

With Protection of Vibram Sole

 

Virginia Beach, VA, August 1st – 2009 Global Supply Solutions, LLC DBA (GSS GEAR) is adding the unique glove-styled FiveFingers® to its footwear line.  Designed by Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance footwear soles, FiveFingers is the first and only footwear to offer the exhilarating freedom of going barefoot with the protection and surefooted grip of a Vibram sole.  GSS GEAR is currently carrying the FiveFingers Classic, Sprint, KSO and Flow designed for watersports, running, CrossFit, fitness and martial arts, Yoga, Pilates, surfing, kayaking and canoeing, climbing / bouldering and light trekking.

 

The first and only footwear to offer the exhilarating freedom of going barefoot with the protection and surefooted grip of a Vibram sole, FiveFingers add a unique sense of feel to any activity, putting the user more in touch with his or her natural surroundings. Wearing FiveFingers can improve balance, agility, and general foot health.  And, using FiveFingers as an after sport recovery shoe, can reduce potential injuries by strengthening foot muscles while improving range of motion.

 

Originally developed as a “barefoot alternative” for sailing, climbing, and light trekking, FiveFingers footwear is quickly gaining popularity among runners; elite athletes; yoga; Pilates and fitness enthusiasts; windsurfers; kite boarders; and kayakers.

   

“For GSS GEAR the shoe is a natural fit,” explains Emily Whittaker, CEO and President of GSS GEAR.  “Our customers are always looking for new ways to experience the outdoors and FiveFingers is that ‘one-of-kind’ product they will love.”

 

“FiveFingers has taken on a life of its own, as athletes from a variety of outdoor sports embrace the benefits of barefooting,” explained Tony Post, president, Vibram USA. “Whatever your sport or activity, FiveFingers liberates your body to move in a healthy, more natural way.”

 

Vibram is offering four colors in the popular FiveFingers Classic:  Khaki/Tan/Black; Black/Black/Black; and Sand/Dusty Blue/White for men and women, plus Mauve/Sand/Grey for women and Dusty Blue/Sand/Grey for men.  The Classic carries a suggested retail of $70.

 

The Sprint is similar in style to the FiveFingers Classic but with a more secure fit. It features hook and loop closures across the instep and a redesigned heel fit that provides more customization. This versatile shoe, with a suggested retail of $80, provides an interesting alternative to the Classic and is available in five colors: Taupe/Putty/Clay; Blue/Aqua/Grey; Vapor Grey/Orange/Pearl; Red/Black/Black; and Slate/Palm/Lichen for both men and women.

 

The KSO, a new addition to the lineup, features a mesh inlay in the upper that helps Keep Stuff Out, a one pull fastening system and a TC-1 Vibram sole.  It is available in two colors for both men and women – Black/Black/Black and Taupe/Palm/Clay – at a suggested retail of $80.

 

The new Flow is available in a Grey/Camo and Black/Black version with a neoprene booty and added layer of insulating EVA for both men and women at an MSRP of $90.  The Flow offers more thermal protection in cooler temperatures and a secure fit via hook and loop closures.  The Black version features a GM-50 sole geared for more in-the water board sports and activities where grip is crucial; while the camo version features a TC-1+ sole for more general purpose use.

 Each style features a patent-pending Vibram non-marking outsole designed to follow the contours and flex points of the foot and toes with razor-siping for a sure grip on wet, slippery surfaces.  The inner footbed utilizes the Aegis Microbe Shield™ inert antimicrobial application that kills odor-causing microbes without any adverse environmental impact. All three models will be available in men’s sizes 40 to 47 (7 to 14) and women’s sizes 36 to 42 (5 to 11.5). 

 

GSS GEAR is a “Woman Owned, Navy SEAL Operated” business and has been supplying military and outdoor equipment internationally since November of 2004.  GSS recently expanded its Virginia Beach facilities and consolidated their Pro Shop and their warehouses to one facility that is now located at 1569 Diamond Springs Road, Suite C, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.  The new facility totals 39,800 square feet consisting of offices, an expanded lounge, 5,500 square feet of Pro Shop, briefing room, classroom, CrossFit facility and a training area suited for an array of training options.  GSS GEAR focuses on customer service to ensure that the highest levels of customer satisfaction are met.

 

Vibram® is recognized worldwide as the leader in high performance soles for outdoor, recreational, work and fashion footwear and is relied on by the world’ s greatest climbers and athletes.  Vibram® soles have set the standard since Vitale Bramani created mountaineering’s first rubber lugged sole in the late 1930’s.  Vibram® soles have gone on to conquer Mt. Everest, K2 and a host of the world’s tallest peaks.  Today, the company works with premium brands including Danner, La Sportiva, Lowa, Merrell, Red Wing, Scarpa, The North Face, Timberland, Vasque, Wolverine and many more. For further information, visit www.vibramfivefingers.com