WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the most iconic comfort footwear styles is now even lighter than before. The Walking Company has been selected as the exclusive retail partner to launch the Dansko® XP 2.0 clog, the latest addition to Dansko’s successful Pro XP clog collection. Ideal for professional use and casual wear alike, the XP 2.0 features the lightest stapled clog construction Dansko has ever created and is exclusively available at The Walking Company locations nationwide and online at www.thewalkingcompany.com.

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Designed with the superior quality for which Dansko’s legendary clogs are known, the new lighter XP 2.0 clog also features premium leather uppers, a removable footbed, a slip-resistant rubber outsole, and Dansko Natural Arch™ technology with dual-density memory foam for advanced cushioning, shock absorption and support.

“Dansko has already raised the standard for comfort footwear with the initial Pro XP collection, and they’ve taken innovation to the next level with the XP 2.0,” began Mike Grenley, Chief Operating Officer at The Walking Company. “The new lighter styles offer our key clog customers the comfort solution they need with breakthrough technology in an excellent assortment of colors and styles sold exclusively through our retail chain and website.”  

Made for exceptional performance and enhanced all-day comfort, the new Dansko XP 2.0 clog is the ultimate addition to The Walking Company, a leading comfort retailer serving healthcare professionals, chefs, educators, and others who spend long hours on their feet.

“We are delighted to work with The Walking Company for the release of the XP 2.0 clog,” said Jim Fox, President of Dansko, a leader in comfort footwear. “The XP 2.0 clog delivers all of the performance consumers expect from Dansko—support, durability, slip-resistance, and a removable footbed—at a significantly lighter weight.  The Walking Company’s customers who spend all day on their feet will find this to be an ideal clog.”

Available in eight different colors and patterns, the Dansko XP 2.0 clog retails for $140-$150 and is exclusively available only at The Walking Company locations nationwide or online at www.thewalkingcompany.com.

ABOUT THE WALKING COMPANY
The Walking Company is the leading national specialty retailer of high-quality, technically designed comfort footwear and accessories, and offers a selection of premium comfort brands including ABEO®, ECCO®, Taos®, and more. The Walking Company operates over 210 stores in premium malls across the nation and the company’s website at www.thewalkingcompany.com.