BANGALORE: Rockport, brought to India by Reebok India Company, has announced the launch of the Fall '05 footwear collection at Rockport exclusive stores and selected Reebok stores across the country. These are machine washable genuine leather lace up shoes and slip-ons.
 

 
This is the first of the international brands to bring such technology in shoes to the Indian market, claims an official release.
The main features of the washable leather shoe are firstly that it is of genuine hand-sewn construction which provides slipper-like comfort. The washable rubberized EVA foot bed provides durable cushioning and reduces foot fatigue, making it easy and comfortable for walking, the release adds.

 
 
In this machine washable category, Nautical Mile is available in four color-ways: Black/Cream/Grey; Chocolate /Stone/Almond; Pacific blue and Stone retailing at Rs 3490; and Open Water shoe available in three color-ways: Pacific Blue; Stone and Yukon Timber retailing, also at Rs 3490.
 
 
Another model Mannix is available in two colors: black and brown. The fourth model Migrate is available in black and antique tan. Both models carry a price tag of Rs 4490.