News > Bata Industrials introduces special World Cup safety shoe: the supporters shoe

Shaped like an orange safety shoe, the supporters shoe represents Bata Industrials’ opportunity to make a colourful contribution to the World Cup football championship, the 18th edition of which will be held from 9 June through 9 July 2006 in Germany. Bata Industrials hopes that this orange ‘one-two’ will inspire the Dutch team and their travelling supporters to go on and achieve great things. In addition, the orange shoe is 100% pub-resistant and thus perfectly suitable for every 12th man. The orange safety shoe complies with the S1 norm and is equipped with: • A steel toecap, to protect against falling objects • 100% nubuck leather upper material • Breathable and moisture wicking Bata Cool Comfort lining for extra comfort • A flexible, dual density polyurethane sole for an optimal grip • and is available in sizes 40 through 46 The supporters shoe may be ordered for € 59.95 incl. VAT (excluding shipping costs of € 5.50) from a special promotional website: www.wkschoen.nl. Via this site, you may also win a pair of these unique orange safety shoes by beating renowned opponents such as Brazil, Germany and Italy! The shoe is also available for sale to the general public at the Bata Superstore located at Europaplein 1 in Best, the Netherlands. Companies may order via Bata Industrials’ normal distribution network. Call +31 (0)499-362948 for a sales address near you.