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Who says shoes have to match?

080613_Xolo_01XOLO Shoes is changing footwear fashion one mismatched shoe at a time. The company celebrates a child’s unique personality with unusual shoe designs where the left and right shoes in a pair are not exactly the same.

The mismatched fabrics feature fun, colorful patterns –and the shoes look adorable because each shoe complements the other perfectly with coordinating designs and colors.

080613_Xolo_02Pam Val is the creative mind behind Humble, TX-based XOLO. Owner of Pam Grace Creations, she is already successful in the baby and children’s bedding industry, and has a passion for children’s design. Her motto: Why not let kids express themselves not just in their room decor, but also in their clothing and accessories?

Kids are often told ‘no’ when they attempt to express themselves creatively. I want to give parents a chance to tell their children ‘yes!’

Back to School Deal. XOLO Shoes makes going back to school fun and stylish. Both girls and boys can really express themselves creatively with two different shoe styles -lace-up and slip on- backpacks and rain boots. The company also has NCAA college-licensed shoes for Mom and older kids, including team colors from LSU, Georgia, Florida and Auburn, with more to come.

Check out XOLO’s back to school deal good until October 31, 2013.

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Holiday Cheer: Nike Supports American Indian Communities


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November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, and this week, Nike débuts the Nike N7 Collection, a select range of performance footwear designed with the environment – and the future of Native American communities –  in mind.

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Sold exclusively through 33 Nike Factory Stores in the U.S. such as the Lake Elsinore Outlet Center in California, a portion of the profits are gifted to the N7 Fund, which supports youth sport in Native American communities.

The collection was created through the lens of Nike’s Considered Design approach, where products are engineered for higher performance and lower environmental impact, and features the N7 Air Pegasus+ 26, the N7 Huarache and the N7 SMS RT for preschool and toddler sizes.

“For more than 10 years Nike has worked closely with Native American communities to provide support through product innovations specific to the needs of Native Americans and by providing grants to support sport programs through the N7 Fund,” says Sam McCracken, general manager of Nike’s Native American Business and chairman of the N7 Fund. “With the introduction of the N7 Collection, consumers now have the ability to be their own agents of change, as the profits from their purchase will help young people in Native American communities realize their potential through sport.” (To contact Sam: N7.Fund@nike.com.)

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The Nike N7 SMS RT for kids as well as the N7 Air Pegasus+ 26 and N7 Huarache features Native American inspired design details and graphics that tie the shoe back to the N7 Collection. The Nike N7 SMS RT is a durable, all-day play shoe that meets the demands of the rough-and-tumble kid, featuring Sensory Motion System (SMS) technology for a natural, efficient range of motion and  aiding healthy foot development.

The collection is available for the holiday season – through the end of December. Giving the N7 Collection is like giving two gifts in one!

-Janet Muniz