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Cole Haan is introducing the GrandPrø All Day Court sneaker. The brand is launching its latest dual-gender design on Thursday, which introduces its new EnergyFeel Foam.
This sneaker is designed to transition seamlessly from a morning match to any social gathering. The footwear features clean lines and summer colors like all white, green and beige work with athleticwear and tailored summer suiting, making them a fit for those seeking athleticism and style. Cole Haan described the color palette as “warm and optimistic set of muted greens and neutral sandstone.”
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The brand also promises that its new court sneaker will provide cushioning, shock absorption and a sleek, modern design. The shoe features a rubber outsole, a polyurethane footbed, the EnergyFeel Foam, a 30 percent FlowerFoam midsole made from natural dandelion rubber, a leather upper, a seven-eyelet lacing system and polyester lining. The sneakers retail for $168 and are now available to purchase in men’s and women’s sizes, in a variety of colors.
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Cole Haan’s own EnergyFeel Foam is at the heart of this new silhouette. Introduced for the GrandPrø All Day Court Sneaker, the foam was engineered for high-rebound comfort with a 70 percent energy return rate, which is nearly double that of traditional foams.
Cole Haan was founded in 1928 in Chicago and was established by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan. The brand’s popular ØriginalGrand hybrid dress shoes, which featured a classic leather upper on an athletic bottom, ushered in a new era of comfortable office attire. The brand followed that with their GrandPrø series, which was created to bring both the style and performance elements of athletic wear into everyday life. Cole Haan also launched performance running sneakers in 2020, followed by golf shoes in 2021 amid the pandemic fitness boom.
Cole Haan GrandPrø All Day Court Sneakers
The footwear brand opened a new store on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 19th Street in New York City earlier this year, adding to their already 500 stores that are located in nearly 100 countries. “New York has long been a key and successful market for Cole Haan, and we’re excited to open a new store in this vibrant city in the iconic Flatiron District,” said Jack Boys, chief executive officer of Cole Haan, told WWD in January.
“This next step in our brand and retail journey offers a unique opportunity to engage with both longtime and new customers allowing us to share our most innovative products and classic designs in one of the world’s most inspiring neighborhoods.”