Birmingham Post - Tag - uk gear

Warwickshire firm launches the 1,000 mile running shoe

Birmingham Post — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:52:00 GMT

A Warwickshire firm which works with the British Army to develop tough sports footwear has become the first in the world to launch a running shoe designed to last 1,000 miles.

UK Gear set for £6.7m boost after winning US Army approval

Birmingham Post — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:01:00 GMT

A Warwickshire-based athletic shoe company expects to boost sales by more than £6.7 million after winning approval from the US Army.

UK Gear launches trainer tested by army

Birmingham Post — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:42:00 GMT

UK Gear, the Warwickshire-based footwear company, has launched a new trainer put through its paces by British forces in Afghanistan.

UK Gear wins US military academy contract

Birmingham Post — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:09:00 GMT

A Midland firm has won a contract to supply training shoes to the US military academy at West Point.

UK Gear land major deal with US military

Birmingham Post — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

A Warwickshire footwear company has become an official supplier to the US Military Academy after their trainers became favourites with soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.