Shoebiz Trivia
by JULIA
1990 Reebok Pumps Commercial….Bungee Jumping and Pumps! Hilarious. How did Reebok make its way into the US in 1979 and what country did the brand originate? According to the website www.fundinguniverse.com - ”Reebok began its growth into a worldwide enterprise in 1979 when Paul B. Fireman, a marketer of camping and fishing supplies, noticed the products of a small British athletic shoemaker, Reebok…
Shoebiz Trivia
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UK Foot Locker ad. Cute. How many employees does Footlocker currently put to work? According to various reports, Footlocker employees a 40,198 people internationally. Pretty impressive. What brand of boots did Angelina Jolie wear in the movie “Tomb Raider”? The correct answer is Justin Boots in a size 8.5. According to this freaky website www.celebrityshoesize.com, the below pics are actually the boots which…
Shoebiz Trivia!
by JULIA
Frye Boots were worn in what two historical wars? -The answer is the Civil War and the Spanish American war. Frye is the oldest continuously operating footwear company in the country, founded in 1863 by John A. Frye. It’s amazing how they are know known for being one of the hippest brands of boots out there. Talk about evolving! www.thefryecompany.com What is the name of the ship that historical shoemaker Thoma…
Shoebiz Trivia-Courtesy of Jorge the Intern-Answers
by Jorge the Intern
How did Doc Martens get their name?-The correct answer is a German physician. A German physician, Klaus Maerten, invented the air cushioned soles of these shoes, supposedly after injuring his ankle skiing. When he later looked to license his product internationally, the British company which bought the patent rights anglicized the name. In the 1970s the shoes became the standard uniform of certain segments of th…
Shoebiz Trivia! brought to you by Jorge Santana-our new intern!
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What is the name for the Japanese shoes which are thong sandals with a wood sole raised up on two wooden strips? -The correct answer is geta. Geta are noisy shoes to wear; the onomatopoeic term for the sound is “karan-koron”. It also takes some practice to balance properly on them. Zori are flat sandals without a separate heel. Tabi are the socks with a cleft between the great toe and 2nd toe to accommodate th…
Shoebiz Trivia!
by JULIA
Who designed the Air Jordan IV and what year was it released? -The Air Jordan IV came out in 1989 and was designed by Tinker Hatfield. I tried to find the exact number of Jordan’s that have been produced since Micheal signed with Nike for 2.5 million dollars way back in 1984, but couldn’t find an exact number. Source: www.theshoegame.com How many pairs of athletic shoes did Americans buy in 1996? -340 milli…
Shoebiz Trivia!
by JULIA
What year did Coco Channel design her first shoe? According to THIS article from Vogue.com, the designer broke with convention once more and the two-tone, toe-dipped sling-back slipper was formed in 1957. “The black, slightly square toe shortened the foot,” explains Monsieur Massaro, the house shoemaker at the time. “The beige melted into the whole and lengthened the leg. It was a very pure de…
Shoebiz Trivia!
by JULIA
What would Barbie’s shoe size be if she was real? This is actually quite hilarious…accourding to this WEBSITE, Barbie would have a size 5 shoe……but she would be 7’2″. Wow….that would be funny to see in real life. The statistics are actually quite funny. What year did Stride Rite start and what was the original name of the company? It was founded in 1919 by partners Slosberg and G…
Shoebiz Trivia
by JULIA
What show was Tory Burch featured on in 2005 causing her website to receive 8 million hits the day after it aired? – According to her website, it was Oprah and I am sure she hasn’t looked back since. J Who is the designer who is said to be a pioneer in the technical dance market? – My friend Heather Brady wrote in and said she thought it was Jacob Bloch and she is correct! Bloch Shoes are world reknown and offer much more than jus…
Shoebiz Trivia!
by JULIA
Who invented the shoe lace and what year? According to Geoff Green, the shoe lace was invented by Harvey Kennedy in 1790. Since Geoff is the smartest person I know, I will take his word for it. What is a Poulaine? Poulaine’s were a style of shoes with very long pointy toes that were very popular in the 15th Century….I think they should make a comeback! Read More Here What country was Birkenstock born out of?…
Shoebiz Trivia! -ANSWERS!
by JULIA
What was the total revenue for the US footwear industry in 2008? -$64 billion!! That’s a lot of shoes! Source: www.greatamericangroup.com The word “Moccasin” can be traced back to what year and what language? -The word “moccasin” can be traced back to the year 1612 and originated from a Virginia Algonquian language. Source: www.shoeguide.net What is the most expensive shoe in t…
Trivia-How much do you know about your industry?? -ANSWERS!!
by JULIA
What three cities did Christian Louboutin recently say he splits his time between? During a recent interview for AZCentral.com, Christian said: It’s changing. If I have a random day, it’s divided into three places. It could be Paris, because I have my office there and it’s my hometown. And it’s also Italy, where I spend a lot of time in the factories. And also Egypt where I spend a lot of time…
ANSWERS!! Trivia-How much do you know about your industry? ANSWERS!
by JULIA
Image: © H. Armstrong Roberts What is a Cordwainer? –Heather Brady from Brown Shoe was correct when she said a shoemaker. “The English term cordwainer, meaning shoemaker, first appears in 1100. By the late 13th century a distinction grew in England between Cordwainers. proper, called alutari, who used only alum “tawed” cordwain, and another class of shoemakers called basanarii, who employed an inf…
