Anne Tommasi

In an effort to address the spectacular growth of the minimalist footwear industry, Vibram today announced its promotion of Michael Martin (shown) to General Manager of Vibram FiveFingers and Finished Goods – North America. Martin previously served as Vice President. In ...read more

LK International AG, the parent company of the Swiss premium sports brand KJUS, is pleased to announce that Hans Bergman will join KJUS as Managing Director of North American Operations, a new position created to enhance the brand profile and increase sales in the North American ...read more

Manzella Gloves combined its glove fitting expertise with research on the true biomechanics of operating touch screens to create the TouchTip Product Family of gloves. Featuring a special material pad on the index finger and thumb, the TouchTip gloves allow consumers to use ...read more

FWA (Favorite Website Awards), the most visited website award program awarded Vibram FiveFingers' YouAreTheTechnology microsite with the coveted Site of the Day award. The site illustrates the “naked truth” about running, by underscoring the power and “natural technology” ...read more

Kayland, an Italian manufacturer of high performance footwear will introduces five new models while trickling down technology from higher priced, award-winning styles to lower priced new models in growth categories of mountaineering, backpacking, and hiking. “We focused on ...read more

Novation North America, Inc. and Kayland USA have contracted with Chris Clapp to represent the Kayland brand in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and northern New York state. Effective immediately, Clapp will represent Kayland's line of ...read more

Novation North America, Inc. and Kayland USA have contracted with Thomas Horsch and Plan B Marketing to represent the Kayland brand in West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida. Effective immediately, Horsch ...read more

Kayland today unveils its 2010 footwear line, including an evolution of the bestselling Contact backpacking boot; and a collection of multiactivity shoes including a backpacking shoe, a hiking shoe, new trail runners, and a stylish and versatile approach shoe. “Our Contact ...read more

At the age of nine, Jordan Romero set his sights on becoming the youngest person in the world to climb the Seven Summits. Before his 12th birthday, Jordan had already successfully conquered five of these summits. This challenging and dangerous journey requires the best high ...read more

Kayland today announced it has hired Parallel 33 Sales Group to represent its line of high performance footwear in Arizona, California and Nevada; and Torry Moore to cover Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. Both of ...read more

Kayland, an Italian manufacturer of high performance mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, and multi-sport footwear was recently awarded the prestigious “Guides Choice” designation by the American Alpine Institute for its Apex Rock mountaineering boot for the second time in three ...read more

Vibram is changing the course of disc golf with the introduction of two putters and a mini made of rubber instead of the traditional plastic. The exclusive X-Link Vibram rubber compound offers many advantages over the traditional plastic material including more durability in hot ...read more

Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance soles, announces an exciting contribution to the world of climbing with XSGrip™2 and XS Edge™, the next generation of XSGrip, a substantially stickier climbing compound.Both La Sportiva and SCARPA will be introducing shoes with ...read more

Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance soles continues with its success in the new reference for grip in a moldable rubber compound.In field testing IdroGrip was noticeably stickier than the competition on wet and dry rock and matted grass. Vibram’s IdroGrip will be ...read more

Kayland today announced it has hired Eastern Outdoor Sales (EOS) to represent its line of high performance footwear in the southeast. EOS owner Allyn Morton and his sales team are charged with growing the business in the area.Headquartered in Boone, North Carolina, Eastern ...read more

FetchDog, a Portland-based company dedicated to serving the comprehensive needs of passionate dog owners and offering high quality dog supplies, today announced that award-winning actress, avid dog lover and author of FetchDog.com's “Lively Licks” blog, Glenn Close, will ...read more

Kayland footwear has been recognized three times as the most outstanding hiking boot in three separate, comprehensive product testing reviews this year. Kayland's Zephyr hiking boot was honored as a recipient of a 2009 Backpacker Editors' Choice Award. The women's Convert hiking ...read more

Vibram, has partnered with Cabela's, the world's foremost outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, to design a new sole for Cabela's top-selling hunting boots. The new proprietary Cabela's Outfitter Pro sole design features ideal lug depths and correct angles on all lugs ...read more

Bailo, an Italian designer of mountaineering and rescue apparel is entering the U.S. market with a line of boutique-style skiwear. Well respected in Europe for technically advanced, high quality mountaineering apparel, the company will combine high performance features with a ...read more

In an effort to assess the advantages, and challenges of running in FiveFingers, Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance soles is sponsoring a comprehensive study to be conducted by Daniel Lieberman, a widely recognized expert in human evolution and distance running, ...read more

Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance soles introduces the new reference for grip in a moldable rubber compound. In field testing IdroGrip was perceiveably stickier than the competition on wet and dry rock and matted grass. Vibram is bringing IdroGrip to market with ...read more

Thanks to Vibram®'s advances in rubber compounding, it is now possible to maneuver in alpine ski boots without constant fear of serious injury. Many alpine ski boot manufacturers including Head, Garmont, Lange, Rossignol, Scarpa, and Tecnica have seen the light, replacing some ...read more

HAMPTON, NH, August 8, 2008 – Kayland, an Italian manufacturer of high performance mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, and multi-sport footwear will be offering a versatile low-cut line in spring and summer 2009 with its new multiactivity category. Also new for 2009 are three ...read more

CONCORD, Mass., August 25, 2008 – Vibram® continues to expand on its successful mission of reaching a younger, broader audience by partnering with innovators in the trail running field. For spring 2009, Vibram designed outsoles for Ahnu, Hi-Tec, Merrell, Patagonia and Saucony ...read more

CONCORD, Mass., January 23, 2008 – Continuing its pursuit of a younger, broader audience, Vibram® announces partnerships with several companies in the winter sports industry. For 2008 Vibram has designed soles for: K2 and Burton snowboard boots; Lake winter mountain biking ...read more

Contact:Jeanne Wallace - 978 853 3477 jeannewallace@comcast.net - or Anne Tommasi - 603 893 5878 atommasi@comcast.netAlaskan Hardgear Revolutionizes Work Wear with Performance FabricsNew Company Launches Apparel ‘Built Alaskan Tough'ANCHORAGE, Alaska - January 23, 2008 - ...read more

CONCORD, Mass., January 23, 2008 – Vibram® continues to expand on its successful mission of reaching a younger, broader audience with work for innovators in the trail running field. For fall 2008, Vibram designed outsoles for Saucony, Merrell and Hi-Tec trail running ...read more

HAMPTON, NH – Whether competing for the title of Ice Climbing World Cup Champion or exploring the woods at a local state park, Kayland's 2008 line has it covered. Kayland's key products for fall winter 2008 include: the Ice Dragon BD, a pro-level ice climbing performer; M11+, ...read more

Kayland, an Italian manufacturer of high performance mountaineering, backpacking, hiking and multi-sport footwear announces its sponsorship of Chicks with Picks, a women's ice climbing instruction group that promotes self reliance while helping women in need find safe shelter. ...read more

Building on a 70-year heritage in the climbing community, Vibram, the world-leader in performance soling is sponsoring USA Climbing's two key competition series. The American Bouldering Series and the Sport Climbing Series attract thousands of youth climbers to the sport every ...read more

Vibram® FiveFingers®, a unique glove-styled shoe, was named one of the “Best Inventions of 2007” according to TIME magazine. All of the products named to TIME's list “represent the coolest stuff from the most innovative minds in the world,” writes TIME managing editor ...read more

Collaborating with the best in the business, Vibram has a designed a wide range of cycling shoe soles as well as saddle components for SELLE ITALIA. Vibram partnered with SELLE ITALIA to develop a mountain bike/freeride bike seat and has also joined up with Gaerne, LAKE, ...read more

Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance footwear soles, is once again expanding its offering of the unique glove-styled FiveFingers® footwear with the introduction of two new models: KSO and Flow. Originally developed as a “barefoot alternative” for sailing, ...read more

Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance soles, continues to expand the number of products using XSGrip™, a substantially stickier climbing compound. Developed over the course of 16 months of exhaustive lab and field-testing, XSGrip offers higher levels of grip while ...read more

Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance footwear soles, is being tapped by major footwear manufacturers to design soles for new markets. Timberland will use Vibram's earth-friendly Ecostep™ sole on its new casual biking shoe and New Balance will feature a Vibram sole ...read more

Vibram®, the designer of the unique glove-styled shoe, FiveFingers, announced the foundation of the Vibram Biomechanics Advisory Board to offer research on and analysis of foot and gait biomechanics in sports, the Board will also be an invaluable asset for new product planning ...read more

Culminating years of development and testing with professional athletes, Kayland introduces a line of trail runners; and, in response to emerging trends and feedback from its retailers, the Italian footwear manufacturer has also greatly expanded its hiking category for ...read more

Italian footwear manufacturer Kayland® has been honored as a recipient of a 2007 Backpacker magazine Editors' Choice Award for its Vertigo High boot. The Editors Choice Award is the most prestigious award in the outdoor industry, given annually to products in recognition of ...read more

Italian footwear manufacturer Kayland® was recently awarded the Best in Gear (B.I.G.) Award by Rock and Ice, the only climber-owned and operated climbing magazine. Taking honors was Kayland's M11, a lightweight, versatile mountaineering boot ideal for ice, mixed terrain and high ...read more

In recognition of 25 years of business, Manzella is announcing its most extensive sponsorship roster to date. The company will sponsor Outdoor Industry Women's Coalition's (OIWC) Backcountry Betties Clinics; Winter Feels Good, a grassroots public awareness campaign; the PSIA ...read more

To illustrate its sorority with the breast cancer battle, Manzella has added a touch of pink to some of its best new women's gloves. In addition, a portion of the profits will be donated to the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York, Inc, a grassroots group offering education, ...read more

Vibram, the world's leading producer of high performance soles, is enjoying the fruits of its conservation labors with the adoption of its eco-friendly compound by three outdoor industry pioneers. Burton, Patagonia and Timberland will feature Ecostep in their fall 2006, winter ...read more

Italian footwear manufacturer Kayland® is taking the performance outdoor footwear industry by storm with the introduction of unique and cutting edge technologies. The company's new Performance Ergonomic Fit System was developed to ensure that all the key components of each shoe ...read more

With its widest selection of sporting activities to date, Vibram continues its commitment to a wider, broader audience. The company is developing innovative, high performance product for several outdoor leaders including Hi-Tec, K2, Lake, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Shimano, Sperry, and ...read more

Inspired by glamorous resort wear collections, Manzella has artfully combined form and function in its new Ski Fashion Series. Designed with rich but subtle earth tones, quilted texturing, understated floral designs, and fur accents, the line will please the most designer-driven ...read more

Kayland athlete Evgeny Krivosheitsev achieved a spectacular first place finish in the Ice Climbing World Cup in Busteni, Romania, reaching the top of the course in only 6:45, 40seconds faster than the second place finisher, Bendler, and over 3 minutes faster than thethird place ...read more

In response to the dramatic growth in demand for packable, lightweight, non-restrictive gear, Manzella is introducing the UltraLite line, offering maximum performance with minimum weight. With careful selection and placement of fabrications Manzella is able to offer its “less ...read more

Building on a 70-year heritage in the climbing community, Vibram, the world-leader in performance soling is sponsoring USA Climbing's two key competition series. The American Bouldering Series and the Sport Climbing Series attract thousands of youth climbers to the sport every ...read more