Elvis Shoes Now in Retail Stores Nationwide 3/15/2007
Bakers Stores one of the first major chains
to test the new shoe line from PSDI USA

Elvis Shoes are making a lasting impression across the nation at Bakers Shoes, one of the first major chains to test the line, produced by PSDI USA. The shoe – the Canvas King™ – is available in Bakers Shoes stores and its Wild Pair stores, in locations such as Lynnhaven Mall, Virginia Beach, VA; Woodland Hills, Tulsa, OK; Hamilton Place, Chattanooga, TN; Chesterfield Mall, St Louis, MO; and Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA.

Bakers Shoes has had tremendous success in the 10 test locations nationwide where they have sold the Canvas Kings. “Bakers will begin to implement the Elvis line into some of its other 200 locations nationwide,” said buyer Chris Lane. They are also looking to possibly sell the shoes online through www.bakersshoes.com.
Bakers Shoes is not the only trend spotters this season. Shoe City, in Baltimore, Md., Washington D.C., and Richmond and Norfolk, VA, have picked up the Canvas Kings and will begin to sell multiple colors by the end of March. The line has also been added by other boutiques throughout the U.S, including: Image in New York City; Littles in Pittsburgh; Love my Shoes, in Long Island; Via Moda in Miami; Silver Rose in New York; and Shoe Parlor in Denver.

O Koo Ran in Big Bear, CA, sold out of all of its Canvas Kings in just two weeks. Store Manager Debra Klouzer said, “That was a quick turn around for a small store like ours. The rock-and-roll style and the pattern of the shoes are what I think has made them such a hit with our customers.”

Although no international distribution contracts have been signed yet, the shoes garnered high levels of interest during the 2007 tradeshow circuit from countries ranging from Mexico to Russia. Marketing Director Melissa Diner noted, “The Canvas Kings have proven to be a strong crossover shoe for PSDI USA’s comprehensive clientele list. The current sales information has forecast the level of interest in the line, which will allow us to plan accordingly for future expansion and product development of Elvis Shoes.” A new design deal has been made between PSDI USA and Alain Mirran Studio of Paris to design the entire 2007/2008 Elvis Shoe collection.

ELVIS SHOES are produced by PSDI USA, founded in 2001 by French native Philip Chemla, a specialist in apparel and footwear sourcing and supply, who has accumulated over 17 years expertise both in his native France and here in the United States. After working with companies such as Ross, TJ Maxx, and Hale Bob in the U.S., Philip formed a strong relationship with Christian Audigier, founder of Von Dutch Originals, Ed Hardy and most recently his signature line, Christian Audigier. This bond structured PSDI USA to create footwear distribution channels in over 15 countries worldwide and accumulate over $10 million in gross sales in their first year in business. Their elite positioning within both the US market and abroad has put them in prime position to begin the production, selling and marketing of Elvis shoes in 2007. For more information on PSDI USA visit www.psdiusa.net.
ELVIS SHOES are officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., a CKX company. For more information about these companies visit www.elvis.com and www.ckx.com.

WTF??? How much respect is there towards Elvis by putting his face on and in shoes! I am really mad that EPE is degrading Elvis so much!

Geez when I die I just want people's stinky feet on my mug! NOT!

I swear I truly dislike the way EPE is showing lack of respect for Elvis! swear I truly dislike the way EPE is showing lack of respect for Elvis!

I am a very big Elvis fan, but outside his music, acting and other things related to his talent, and charity works I will not be wasting my time buying EPE stuff.

They are making me so mad....

I was orginally going to the 30th anniversary, but recent ventures of EPE have had me hopping mad. I will not line there pockets with my money when they are showing no respect to Elvis. I have booked a cottage, where i will watch his movies, concerts and listen to his beautiful voice and honour him. I know this would not matter to them, but makes me feel better that I will not be part of encouraging EPE and fattening their pockets. this is my opinion!

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who cares its just shoes! i want someee and it didnt say anything about his pic being on it, or maybe i missed that

I'm sorry but where in that article did it say that the shoes had pics of Elvis on them and in them? Sorry I just don't see this as disrespectful. I mean are shirts with Elvis on them distrespectful?

?? where does it say his face will be on the shoes.... ** goes back to re-read... and I couldnt find them on bakers website...

EPE ok'ed this??lol

to see Elvis' face on the sole of the shoes...

goto elvis.com then to

then goto news & faqs

then goto elvis shoes now in retail stores
nationwide .. article

then click on elvis shoes

then go to .. gallery

and check out the roustabout shoes

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sorry, i could not paste the pictures here, so this is the only way i knew how to guide you guys to them.

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Wow, they're not even nice shoes...

I'm mixed about this. Shirts are one thing; every artist does that, for example when touring, to promote their music. However, I think that there has been an increase of putting an Elvis label on anything that'll sell, without much consideration or respect. EPE is selling out.

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Originally posted by bowiefan:
Wow, they're not even nice shoes...

I'm mixed about this. Shirts are one thing; every artist does that, for example when touring, to promote their music. However, I think that there has been an increase of putting an Elvis label on anything that'll sell, without much consideration or respect. EPE is selling out.

whats the difference between puting his pic on a mug or keychain then puting it on shoes? i dont see the difference.

it would be ok if it was classy shose. but i got to admet EPE got to draw the line somewhere!

welll i think some of them arent too bad. and atleast theyre not puting him on toilet paper or animal pooper scoopers or something lol.

Cool I LOVE them! I want a pair in purple. I can wear them with my PINK V.S. sweats Just wish they had laces.......

I want Lisa shoes! Just being silly!!

Are you guys nuts? I just googled and found these and they are so cute! http://www.sidestreetboutique.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jqinpsf0

i knowww i want them allll