Kangoo Jumps' architecture and technology supports the intense training
regimens of athletes such as runners and marathoners as well as anyone looking
to start a weight loss fitness routine or expand their fitness training. Kangoo Jumps are sold through independent distributors throughout the
world and are emerging into the U.

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reports on a wide range of consumer industries.

With a record performance in 2004,
ASICS surpassed the $200 million mark finishing off the year with $223. The top
selling shoe for ASICS in 2004 was the GT-2090, with sales numbers up 53%
compared to the GT-2080 in 2003. "Shoes
like the GEL -Kayano, GEL-Nimbus and the 2000 series have become
cornerstones within the ASICS line and have established significant shelf
space in retailers across the country," states Jim Hoff, VP Sales., is the first retailer in the United States to carry Kangoo Jumps.com. Similar fitness
programs are also used by NASA in the training and reconditioning of
astronauts.

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After Fall in 2002 Footwear Market Climbs Steadily to 48.7 Billion by 2010

Market for Footwear, a new report from market research
publisher Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.S.

The stripe design featured on the sides of ASICS shoes is a trademark of
ASICS Corporation and is a registered trademark in most countries of the
world.com.

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8
million in sales, an increase of 12. Sports Marketing Surveys USA named ASICS as
ranked "Number One Overall" in their Running Specialty Retail Store Sales
Survey for Spring 2004 .
Sales of Kangoo Jumps at The Athlete's Foot will debut on Saturday, Feb.

About Kangoo Jumps
Kangoo Jumps have been popular at fitness centers in Europe since the
1990s., including 12 stores in
New Jersey and 23 in New York.

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7 billion by 2010,
according to The U.html. It
is also available at MarketResearch.

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"We're always looking for an exciting product and this is it," says
Blanke.

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packagedfacts.com.5%, year-to-date. The GT-2090 quickly became the top
selling shoe, based on sales volume, in ASICS America's history.

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With the future looking very promising for ASICS, Rich Bourne, ASICS
America Corporation President, says, "ASICS has been an organization that
has been extremely consistent over the years and that consistency within
innovative technology , dedication to continuous product innovations and the
desire to be the best athletic brand is paying off in large dividends.

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In addition, says Simmons, The Athlete's Foot has a commitment to being
the world's definitive expert on athletic footwear and knowledgeable customer
service.
According to a study by the J.

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ASICS Finishes Off 2004 Strong

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2 billion by the end of 2005,
Packaged Facts projects that the market will increase in value by 12.
"While the athletic footwear giants are breaking the bank with their new
technology-driven footwear, today's consumers are also looking for fashionable
functionality and affordability in all of their shoes," said Don Montuori, the
publisher of Packaged Facts.

About Packaged Facts
Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.J.

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6% from
2005 to 2010. Market for Footwear offers a
balanced look at the newest product trends, the latest mergers and
acquisitions impacting the market, current and future industry leaders, and
the most up-to -date consumer trends and behaviors driving growth in the
footwear market.

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NEW YORK, Having experienced steady growth since a
sharp drop in 2002, the market for athletic, casual, and dress shoes,
slippers , boots and sandals is expected to climb to $48.S. "Many urban styles are evolving into a classier
and dressier look, and comfort-wear consumers are looking for additions like
ornaments and textures, whatever will make their shoes a unique expression of
their own evolving sense of style.
Up 134 % in 2004 over the previous year, Onitsuka Tiger will continue to
expand into new retailers and gain new, dedicated shoe followers.J., is the official distributor of
Kangoo Jumps through KangooNYC.

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com , a leading provider
of industry-specific market research reports.com. WOODBRIDGE, N.

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With the market expected to reach $43. Nike for
long has dominated the athletic shoe sector, but the market may well become
more energized this year, as Adidas is expected to complete its acquisition of
Reebok and breathe new life into product and retail competition. The U.
4, during Woodbridge Center's National Heart Truth Health Fair, with a special
Kangoo Jumps "Have Fun Getting Fit" demonstration by KangooNYC . Buchanan Exercise Science Laboratory,
School of Human Kinetics, at the University of British Columbia , Vancouver,
Canada, 25 novice runners who used Kangoo Jumps experienced greater
cardiovascular improvement and fewer injuries when compared with the group
wearing regular running shoes.

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Price has been a major factor in consumer spending on footwear, and with
95% of all footwear sold in the U. manufactured abroad-83% of which is from
China-retailers have the ability to offer quality footwear at affordable
prices., KangooNYC.com, official
distributor of Kangoo Jumps, the world 's lowest impact aerobic fitness shoe,
announces that The Athlete's Foot at Woodbridge Center mall in Woodbridge,
N. You
can even do your housework wearing a pair of Kangoos.
Kangoo Jumps add a bounce to aerobic fitness routines and provide
cardiovascular and calorie-burning benefits in a shorter amount of time than
traditional aerobic and running workouts.
Ericka Simmons, managing partner of Epic Sculpt, a fitness product
distribution company based in Cranford, N.

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For more information visit
http://www. Only introduced in the US in 2001, this
brand has grown significantly over its few short years in the marketplace. "Kangoo Jumps are easier to use than inline skates. "Kangoo Jumps'
design and performance technology appeal to a cross-section of athletic
consumers who demand the best in footwear and service.
Kangoo Jumps' Swiss-engineered patented Impact Protect System (IPS) is
designed to help reduce joint impact stress by up to 80%; limit the risk of
aggravating overused or surgically reconstructed joints; and prevent the onset
of injuries due to rigorous training .

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5% over 2003. Another notable moment came when Rulon Gardner, US
Olympian in 2000 and 2004, after winning the bronze medal in Athens,
retired from his inspiring wrestling career by leaving his ASICS wrestling
shoes on the mat in honor of the sport .S.

The Athlete's Foot
Headquartered in Norcross, GA, The Athlete's Foot is a global franchisor
of athletic footwear, with 239 locations in the U.

Contact: Angela Harrington
Harrington Communications
Phone: 973-912-8196
Cell: 201-306-7163
E-mail: angela@harringtoncom.

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Footwear is a highly volatile market susceptible to the latest tastes and
whims of the global fashion world.com/pub/1189571.
ASICS America Corporation, a leading distributor
of performance-driven athletic shoes, apparel and accessories , announced
this week a strong finish to 2004.com, led by
Ericka Simmons, certified fitness instructor and the exclusive distributor of
Kangoo Jumps at KangooNYC.
The benefits of low-impact aerobic fitness range from cardiovascular and
muscular to fat reduction and cellular revitalization.S.

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Priced at $3,000, this report can be purchased directly from
Packaged Facts by clicking: http://www. With
future orders up 61% for 2005 and consumer response flourishing, footwear
continues to be a strong force at ASICS.

Onitsuka Tiger, ASICS' retro fashion line comprised of shoes resurrected
from the vaults in Kobe, Japan of original models released in the '60s,
'70s and '80s, has shown incredible popularity in the marketplace."
With bookings up 36.8% over the previous year, a strong order backlog and
ever-increasing brand awareness, ASICS looks to break records two years in
a row.

The Athlete 's Foot(R) at Woodbridge Center Is First U.S. Retailer to Carry Kangoo Jumps World's Lowest Impact Aerobic Shoe

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market, with 2004 sales surpassing $16.

Footwear sales continue to soar with sales up 13. This
line has allowed ASICS to reach a brand new demographic comprised of
younger, fashion -savvy consumers.

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com, or contact Tom Ehart at 240-747-3014, or
tehart@marketresearch.

Other accolades ASICS received this year include Runner's World magazine
naming the GEL-Trabuco VII "Best Buy" in their Fall Trail Shoe Guide
(August 2004), the GEL-Evolution "Editor's Choice" in the Fall Shoe
Guide (September 2004) and the GT-2100 "Editor's Choice" in the Winter
Shoe Guide (December 2004).

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Athletic footwear, with promises of high fashion and comfort,
dominates the U.com

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Bruce Blanke, managing partner of The Athlete's Foot at Woodbridge Center
since 1977, says he hasn't seen so much fun in the athletic footwear industry
in years."
"The Athlete's Foot at Woodbridge Center is the perfect retail partner to
carry a product as innovative as Kangoo Jumps," says Simmons.