UGG Australia's Classic Argyle Knit Is the Boot for All Seasons

SANTA BARBARA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/30/09 -- The Walking Company, the world's largest specialty retailer of comfort footwear, today announced that it will be the exclusive retailer for the launch of the Classic Argyle Knit boot by UGG Australia. The newest style from the popular UGG Australia line of classic boots will be the most breathable style to date allowing for comfort during any season.

"The Classic Argyle Knit is the next evolution of the fashion comfort boot from UGG Australia and we are thrilled to be the exclusive retailer for its launch," said Mike Grenley, senior VP of merchandising at The Walking Company. "We anticipate that the new Argyle Knit will be an extremely popular style and we're appreciative of the opportunity to partner with UGG to introduce it to the public."

The boot will have the same features that have made UGG classics one of the most comfortable and fashionable footwear lines of all time. It has a lightweight breathable construction and new sole design that make it the perfect boot for year-round comfort.

Available now online at www.thewalkingcompany.com and July 6th in retail stores, The Walking Company will be the exclusive retailer of this new style during the launch period. The Classic Argyle Knit retails for $159.95 and is available in 5 colors: cream, black, charcoal, fig and stout.

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About The Walking Company

The Walking Company, Inc. is the world's largest specialty retailer of high quality comfort shoes and accessories and is dedicated to bringing customers the best brands from around the world, featuring premium brands such as ECCO, MBT, Dansko, and UGG Australia among many others. The Walking Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walking Company Holdings (PINKSHEETS: WALK), sells its products through over 200 stores in premium malls across the country as well as The Walking Company catalog and Web site. More information is available at www.thewalkingcompany.com.

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