Sep 28: Bringing together style, comfort and versatility for a festival on the move, Walkaroo, one of India’s leading footwear brands, today unveiled its all new Durga Puja Festive Collection, designed around the many ways people experience the festival.
Walkaroo's new Durga Puja Festive Collection is built so that you don't have to choose. Designed around how people actually celebrate the festival, the range for men and women includes sneakers, sandals, heels and clogs, each made to handle a specific part of the Puja experience.
For the pandal-hopping marathon
Covering a dozen pandals in one night means hours of walking through packed streets in October humidity. The teal blue sneaker has a breathable fishnet upper to keep feet cooler, side support for steady footing in crowds, and lightweight construction with soft cushioning, so it doesn't feel heavy at the tenth pandal.
For the long queues and all-day standing
Waiting to see the idol at a popular pandal can mean standing for an hour or more. Walkaroo's sandals come with cushioned footbeds and ergonomic designs, and select styles add arch support to reduce the ache that builds up from standing for long stretches.
For feet that change through the day
Feet swell after hours of walking, and footwear that fit well in the morning often pinches by night. Adjustable straps on the sandals let you loosen the fit as the day goes on.
For slipping on and off at every pandal
Removing footwear at pandals and during anjali happens again and again. The cool grey clog slips on and off easily, and its durable outsole and cushioned insole handle uneven, crowded and often wet streets.
For dressing up without the pain
For women who want heels with their festive saree, the collection pairs stylish profiles with cushioned footbeds, so the evening doesn't end with heels in hand. Distinctive details such as a maroon bloomsy-print upper are designed to complement festive colours. Select sandals feature lined detailing and premium-finish uppers for adda sessions and family gatherings.
Commenting on the launch, V. Noushad, Managing Director, Walkaroo International Private Limited, said,
"Every Puja, we see people planning their outfits carefully and then spending the evening wishing they had worn something more comfortable. Durga Puja means days of walking, standing, queuing and celebrating, and footwear should keep up with all of it. With this collection, we started from those real moments, the long queues, the crowded lanes and the late nights, and designed footwear that looks festive and still feels good at the end of the night. For us, festive footwear should add to the celebration, not take away from it."
This Puja, the only reason to stop pandal hopping should be that you have seen them all, not that your feet gave up first.
The Durga Puja Festive Collection is available across all leading retail stores and online platforms ahead of the festive season.
