The Skechers x Hoop ‘Til It Hurts! Charity line helps kids in underserved communities across the US participate in basketball

LOS ANGELES, December 09, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company ™, Partners With Chicago-Based Hoop ‘Til It Hurts Foundation To Celebrate Kids On And Off The Court With New Line Of Basketball Shoes -ball and slides after the game. Through the Skechers x Hoop ‘Til It Hurts! collection, the Society supports the Foundation’s mission to help children in underserved communities across the country achieve lifelong success through basketball.

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The new Skechers x Hoop ‘Til It Hurts! The children’s collection supports the Hoop ‘Til It Hurts Foundation’s mission to help children in underserved communities across the United States achieve success through basketball. (Photo: Business Wire)

“It means so much to me to have the opportunity to partner with one of the world’s most trusted and successful footwear companies,” said Hoop ‘Til It Hurts! Founder Michael “Skeet” Horton, who drew inspiration from his own life for the organization and helped create the iconic graffiti designs for the new footwear collection. “The partnership with Skechers will provide visibility to the Hoop ‘Til It Hurts Foundation, as well as additional funding to support our mission of keeping children of all ages engaged in youth sports. The longer children are involved in sport, the more likely they are to develop focused life skills and make connections that lead to a better future. “

“As a family brand, children are at the heart of our business and the mission of the Hoop ‘Til It Hurts Foundation resonated with us,” added Michael Greenberg, President of Skechers. “By combining our philanthropic commitment and our resources with their artistic designs, we have created a one-of-a-kind shoe line that honors the Foundation’s mission. “

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Available on skechers.com in the United States and Canada as well as at Skechers retail stores and select retail partners in the United States, the Skechers x Hoop ‘Til It Hurts! features athletic styles for practice and game day, as well as slip-on off-court slides between games. Children can prepare for the big game in the Powershot – Skech-Hops, featuring a mid-high leather lace-up front with an adjustable strap in black and red or white and blue graffiti designs. Players can gain comfort and style in the Durox – Skech-Speed, which features a lace-up leather and mesh upper and eye-catching tech design in blue and black styles. Ball players can do their best off the field with the Gambix X – Skech-Revs zippered sandal, embellished with graffiti and adjustable strap in red and blue styles.

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), The Comfort Technology Company ™ based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse line of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in the United States and in more than 170 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through 4,170 company-owned retail stores and e-commerce websites and at some thirds. The Company manages its international operations through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia, Israel and Mexico and wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada, Japan, India, Europe and America. Latin. For more information, visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

About the Hoop ‘Til It Hurts Foundation

The Hoop ‘Til It Hurts Foundation was founded on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to benefit from competitive basketball. Our mission is to celebrate and invest in the children of our hometown of Chicago and across the United States by providing athletic wear and grants to pay for costs associated with tournaments, registration, fees. league and travel expenses. For more information, please visit www.hooptilithurtsfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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