Pompano Beach, FL – Otabo announced today their participation and plans to exhibit and launch 5 new styles at the international golf industry’s premier marketplace, the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show, January 25-27, 2007, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Otabo will be located in the â?¦ section of the Show floor, in booth number 8157.
Otabo applies a unique state-of-the-art manufacturing process that combines traditional and modern shoemaking techniques to approximately 30 styles. Innovative manufacturing techniques such as waterjet leather cutting for fine detailing; vision guided precision stitching; and digitally sized lasts cut on a computer numerical control lathe.
Each style can be customized for toe shape, leather type, color, and outsole; giving the customer 225 to 6,000 design variations per style. Luxury materials include Italian Calfskin, fine dress leathers tanned for high performance, and exotic skins at special request. The following new Golf styles will be launched at this year’s PGA show:
Golf Spectator Wingtip $645
Golf Saddle Shoe $635
Golf Cap Toe $620
Golf Circular Vamp Oxford $635
Golf Plain Toe Oxford $615
Signature Otabo features include plush full leather linings; sock-liners with custom arch support; water-jet cut detailing; custom-contoured fiberglass shanks which are more lightweight and stronger than traditional steel shanks; and leather outsoles tanned using a century-old method of oak-bark tanning, and digitally crafted with a fiber bonding technique that is stronger and more durable than traditional nylon stitching. Golf styles feature ankle-locking, padded collar design for added stability; and highly durable, anti-oxidation, stainless steel cleat receptacles which are custom configured for the customer’s foot size and adaptable to industry standard cleats.
Prices for Otabo golf shoes start at $750.
Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Merchandise Show has served the golf industry as an important forum for its business leaders to gather becoming the world’s most comprehensive golf trade show and convention. The 2007 PGA Merchandise Show will once again welcome more than 43,000 industry professionals, Jan. 25-27 in Orlando, Fla., to discover the newest golf merchandise, test the latest equipment and uncover the latest golf apparel trends. As a catalyst for the international golf industry, the 2007 PGA Show features multiple programs to grow participation in golf, increase rounds played, enhance careers and drive profitable retail sell-through.
For more information regarding the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show or to register online, visit www.pgashow.com or call 1-800-840-5628.
For more information on Otabo please call 1888 236-9888 or visit www.otabo.com.
Contact:
Karina Sokolovsky
212 221-6868
karina@hq-pr.com
