Alo is expanding its footwear category once again with the launch of its first ever boot.
Called the Malibu Boot, the new shoe by the Beverly Hills, Calif.-based fashion and wellness brand reimagines the popular post-surf silhouette, the Alo way, in two sizes, including a shorter version called the Malibu Low Boot.
Both models are made in suede and are lined with a soft wool-blend interior. Each shoe features a platform wedge, a recovery insole and a generous opening for easy pull-on. The Malibu Boot and Malibu Low will be available in Rich Chestnut, Espresso and Black colorways.
Abby Gordon, chief merchandising and design officer at Alo, told FN in an interview that the idea of the launch came from the company’s desire to “create that go-to boot you can easily slip on after a workout, for a coffee run or on a recovery day.”
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“We’ve always designed beyond the studio — studio-to-street is really the cornerstone of our design philosophy, and footwear is an important part of completing that wardrobe,” Gordon noted. “The Malibu Collection brings the comfort and functionality people expect from Alo into a completely new footwear expression, but it’s also incredibly easy...