kigo footwear 2011 Holiday Gift Guide Highlights Versatility

Nov. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- 2011 is sure to go on the books as the year when less became more, at least where footwear was concerned. If projections are on point, 2012 should see the movement grow even more. kigo is footwear for the barefoot lifestyle and minimalist athletics. This holiday season, kigo footwear is highlighting the flit and drive, the most versatile, wearable, conscientiously designed minimalist shoes on the market.

During the holiday season, buying trends have a very clear impact on retailers’ bottom lines. A recent Leisure Trends study shows that more than 75% of the active American population is aware of minimalist shoes, and more than half of those individuals are seeking to get a pair this holiday season. kigo footwear also recently conducted a study of hundreds of minimalist shoe wearers through a variety of social media channels to determine what they do, what they like and how they wear this type of shoe. A full 55% seek minimalist shoes primarily for lifestyle wear.

“We have designed this year’s Holiday Gift Guide to show all the ways that people can enjoy kigo for lifestyle, active and athletic wear,” said CEO Jan Kuramoto. “It was such fun building the different outfits to go with the shoes, and we are excited to inspire our wearers to try new activities.”

The kigo footwear 2011 Holiday Gift Guide can be viewed, downloaded and embedded via YouTube, Slide Share and Issuu.
–   Slide Share (ppt Slideshow format):  http://www.slideshare.net/rkuramoto/kigo-footwear-2011-ho...


–   Issuu (Magazine/Catalog format):  http://issuu.com/kigofootwear/docs/kigofootwear2011giftguide

YouTube Video Gift Guide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOtW9fHBZfA

On Cyber Monday (November 28, 2011), kigo footwear will offer a site-wide 25% discount with the code HOLIDAYKIGO at checkout.

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kigo is footwear for the barefoot lifestyle and minimalist athletics. Shoes that are stylish enough for everyday wear, sturdy enough for athletics and almost as lightweight and flexible as bare make kigo footwear the shoe of choice for barefoot lifestyle. Every kigo footwear offering is constructed to be as good for the Earth as for the body, with responsible construction that features lightweight, durable post-consumer and non-toxic materials. For more information, please visit us at www.kigofootwear.com.

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