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  • April13th

    Our final day of the BEARPAW shoot we got a very late start. Since this was our last day, and flights needed to be caught later in the evening, our call time was 7 AM. I think whoever chose that early in the morning was also a masochist, but that is pure conjecture.

    Sublime was in town the night before which of course means a lot of debauchery…. for everyone else, classic music performed by a classic band was all the excitement that we were looking for. Unfortunately, some people can’t handle theirs, and one of our models found that out first hand. An unprovoked punch to the face and a black eye later, caused for a little bit of anxiety on our final morning in Tahoe. During our morning meeting not only did we have to do “damage control” to a model’s face, but our photographer was sick in bed with the Flu. Not to worry, the resilience of BEARPAW & Sportie LA Media couldn’t be stopped no matter what curve balls were thrown our way. We had an amazing make-up artist who worked her magic, and there was no sign of a black eye or hurt pride to be found. Phew!! In typical BEARPAW style we had plenty of talent waiting for the opportunity if situations came about like this. Oh yeah, and we found not one, but two fill-in photographers! They were an awesome married couple that worked beautifully together. Double phew!! Read More | Comments

  • March7th

    BEARPAW Boots MAGIC Las Vegas is a world-famous trade show usually reserved for shoe biz insiders. But BEARPAW is a brand of the people, and at this month’s event, owner Tom Romeo and his team hosted a party for showgoers, allowing our cameras in so we could share the experience with you! Read More | Comments

  • February27th

    By: Tessah Schoenrock

    Ever since she and partner J.R. Martinez won Season 13 of Dancing with the Stars, BEARPAW “contessa” Karina Smirnoff has been super busy.  “I had an amazing partner who gave it his all,” Karina says about their championship win. “We walked away with the mirror ball [trophy], and I’ve been on a nonstop roller-coaster since then!” Read More | Comments

  • February21st

    By: Tessah Schoenrock

    BEARPAW Boots 2Well, even though the groundhog saw his face and we have nine more days of winter (or whatever), we’re inching toward spring and you know what that means – time to shoot the BEARPAW Spring 2012 line! We knew we had to find the perfect spot to capture BEARPAW’s open, homegrown spring style of sandals, moccasins, flip-flops, slippers, boots, and clogs, and when we visited Lake Skinner in Temecula, CA, we knew we had found it. Read More | Comments

  • January19th

    The holiday season may be behind us, but here at BEARPAW, we’re still caught up in the excitement over our Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Holiday Campaign. The response has been so heart-warming that we thought we’d share some stories with our readers!

    Jessica Kirby (who nominated the Preston family, pictured), told us, “The holidays are about giving back, and delivering the BEARPAW gift package to the Preston family completely warmed my heart. This inspiring family is very special and seeing the joy on their faces was amazing. As predicted, Elizabeth ‘paid it forward’ and helped another struggling family with some of the gifts she received, so they could also have a Merry Christmas.”  Read More | Comments

  • January18th

    By: Tessah Schoenrock

    Like film? Like music? Love BEARPAW? Then you should check out singer/songwriter Natalie Gelman on Facebook! As part of her continued effort to give back and stay connected with the people who love her, Natalie is currently hosting an enter-to-win contest to give her fans a chance to win two exclusive VIP passes to the Fender Music Lodge at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, as well as a brand-new pair of BEARPAW boots to keep you warm in the picturesque-but-freezing Utah snow! All you need to do to enter is submit a :30-:60 second video to YouTube or Facebook of yourself singing your favorite Natalie Gelman song and post the link to her Facebook page. Make sure the title of your video includes “Natalie Gelman – BEARPAW Fender Lodge Contest.” Read More | Comments

  • January17th

    PRESS RELEASE:
    Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:20am EST

    New executive brings decades of experience to successful overseas business

    BEARPAW Footwear announced today the hiring of Richard Marten as the new Vice President of International Business Development for the company.

    As part of BEARPAW Footwear’s plans for growth and expansion this year, Marten will lead the charge in expanding BEARPAW’s presence in foreign markets where the company does not currently have brand penetration. In addition to managing BEARPAW’s current global distribution network, Marten will work directly with the product development and marketing teams to develop a global strategy that allows BEARPAW’s partners to act on a local needs basis.

    “I am extremely excited to be joining the team at BEARPAW,” said Marten. “The passion and enthusiasm is infectious and I’ve always been a big fan of the brand. I’m excited to get started as we take the business to the next level.” Read More | Comments

  • December17th

    BEARPAW’s Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Winners week of 16 December 2011

    Our Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Holiday 2011 Campaign has been truly amazing, and all the nominations have touched us during this holiday season.  The more we get to know our winners’ families and their stories, the more inspired we are to “pay it forward” with the same kindness of spirit embodied by them.  Our Week 3 winners are no exception, and we know their stories will inspire you throughout this holiday season and into the New Year.

    The Donahue Family

    Heather Donahue is the single mother of 3 beautiful children: Jason, 15, Sean, 12, and Allie, 8.  In 2009, she moved back to live with her mom, Cathy Villasana, to make a better life for her family.  After losing her job in July, she barely makes ends meet through child support and unemployment.  2011 has been trying for more reasons than money for the Donahue family as Heather recently discovered that a child predator had targeted her oldest son in September.  Then in October, her middle child, Sean, had to be hospitalized for 5 weeks. Read More | Comments

  • August27th

    karina-smirnoff-bearpaw-summer-blast-sportie-la-24 Karina Smirnoff brought her style and warmth to the BEARPAW Summer Blast Event, where the music was bumping and the BEARPAW boots were on display. The event took place Sunday, August 14 at Sportie LA, showcasing BEARPAW’s new styles, including the Alyeska designed by Karina herself. It’s as comfortable as every BEARPAW boot, using suede and knit materials for a modern, sexy look. You can also scrunch the boot down or wear it up to your mid-calf. Attendees at the one-day sale stocked up on great pairs of year-round BEARPAW boots in all styles and sizes.

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  • August25th

    BEARPAW Fans love their BEARPAW boots, and BEARPAW loves its fans! One fan, Claire, recently sent a card to BEARPAW, thanking EVP of Sales & Marketing Randy McKinley for a free pair of flip-flops she received at a promotional event. And thanks to all of the fans that Tweet, blog, or post a YouTube video about their favorite boots. Check out the sweet card below.