DAYTON, Ohio (October 1, 2007)—Sheepskin footwear maker Warmbat Australia recently inked a distribution deal with mall-based retailer The Finish Line. Beginning this month, The Finish Line will carry Warmbat’s Kangaroo Classic line of sheepskin boots in select locations.

A Warmbat Kangaroo Classic patterned boot

“Finish Line has a great reputation and Warmbat is very excited to partner with them to bring our sheepskin boots to a bigger audience,” said Paul Barclay, founder and president of Warmbat Australia. “We have a great opportunity to show Finish Line customers how stylish and comfortable a quality sheepskin boot can be.”

High demand for sheepskin boots was a major selling point for The Finish Line. “With the ongoing popularity of sheepskin boots, we carefully evaluated several brands for quality, style, comfort and price, and Warmbat was the right choice,” said Sam Sato, executive vice president and chief merchandise officer for The Finish Line. “Our customers want trendy, fashionable and comfortable footwear at a great price. Warmbat delivers on all of this, and we’re excited to introduce our customers to this great brand.”

Warmbat Australia’s full collection of sheepskin footwear includes boots, sneakers, slippers, casuals and sandals, as well as a line of eco-friendly sheepskin products that are tanned with a chrome-free tanning agent that is recyclable and biodegradable. They also feature removable, washable and replaceable insoles. Warmbat products are also available in retail stores throughout the United States and Canada.

The Finish Line currently operates 697 Finish Line stores in 47 U.S. states and 95 Man Alive stores in 19 states.

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