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High Wedges Plus Stacked Heels Equals One Hot Summer for Women's Footwear

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Women Across the Country Get Ready for a Bohemian Summer as Fashion Meets Function With the Latest Styles From The Walking Company

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The only thing rising faster than the temperature this summer will be women's heels, as the latest styles in summer footwear hit retail stores across the country. Women will get a lift as high wedges and stacked heels make summer sizzle from the beaches of Southern California to the rocky shores of New England.

Women's footwear for Summer 2006 will evoke a bohemian feel with vintage embellishments from the 1970s and bronze metal ornamentation that will give new life to peasant skirts and resort wear.

"This summer, women will be bridging the gap between the daytime and nighttime with high wedges and espadrille-influenced cork," said Barbara Caro, director of merchandising for The Walking Company. "We'll also see a step up to gladiator styles and stacked leather heels, as well as lots of beading and sequins in metallic colors, especially bronze and copper."

The Walking Company, one of the country's largest retailers of footwear for both women and men, offers an extensive selection of shoes that combine fashion with comfort to give style-conscious consumers footwear that both looks and feels good.

Caro also expects lightweight mesh athletic-inspired casuals and running profiles to be popular for weekend getaways and dress-down office attire. "During the summer, women are generally more focused on comfort, but they don't want to sacrifice style," said Caro. "Manufacturers are increasingly designing women's footwear that is athletically-based while maintaining the chic look of more formal designs."

The Walking Company, Inc. is a leading independent 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, Mephisto, Dansko, UGG and Merrell among many others. The Walking Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Big Dog Holdings, sells its products through approximately 134 stores in premium malls across the country as well as The Walking Company catalog and Web site. More information is available at http://www.thewalkingcompany.com.