Cole Haan Launches GrandExpløre™ Collection

Designed to reach new peaks of engineering, the men's GrandExpløre™ Alpine Hiker is lightweight and ultra-insulated, engineered perfectly to transition from the slope to the street. Influenced by professional Alpinists who face the world's most severe conditions, the Cole Haan innovation team crafted a stunning hiker that can withstand the elements of extreme temperatures and terrains with comfort always in consideration. The men's GrandExpløre Alpine Hiker features a brass back clip, a nod back to a metal crampon used for true alpine climbing, as well as a fully waterproof wholecut upper, which eliminates water seepage and helps to keep the boot dry.

The women's GrandExpløre Waterproof Hiker features a fusion of technical engineering and elevated outdoor style, that brings an explorer-level of performance and waterproofed winter comfort. Luxurious detailing such as a shearling padded collar and supple nubuck upper offer subtle luxury, while a functional waterproof and seam-sealed construction keeps the boot dry and warm.

"GrandExpløre™ is for explorers of all kinds. Whether you're hiking through the Swiss Alps or enduring winter in the city streets, the collection strikes a delicate balance between beauty and resiliency. Working with our innovation team and Mountain Hardwear, we received an indispensable purview into what's necessary for comfort in the face of some of the world's most volatile conditions and translated those elements into a classic Cole Haan footwear and outerwear," says David Maddocks, Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager of Business Development at Cole Haan.

Crafted in collaboration with acclaimed outdoor clothing and equipment maker, Mountain Hardwear, the Cole Haan + Mountain Hardwear GrandExpløre™ Parka marries the best attributes of the two brands and proudly offers extreme cold weather protection through a modern and stylish silhouette for men and women. The proprietary Q.Shield™ Down technology resists heat robbing moisture and retains maximum loft, even when wet. Full interior and exterior pockets securely organize essentials, while the removable faux fur hood and thoughtfully engineered ventilation offer the ultimate in versatility, style, and comfort.

The GrandExpløre™ collection is available on www.ColeHaan.com and in US and international Cole Haan Stores. The men's GrandExpløre™ Waterproof Alpine Hikers are $350 and the GrandExpløre Waterproof Hikers and Moc Toe Boots are $250, with the Cole Haan + Mountain Hardwear GrandExpløre™ Parka priced at $700. The women's GrandExpløre™ Waterproof Hikers comes in Pumice Stone Nubuck, Black Leather and Woodbury Leather for $280, with the Cole Haan + Mountain Hardwear GrandExpløre™ Parka priced at $700.

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About Cole Haan
Cole Haan LLC, with its Global Headquarters in Greenland, New Hampshire and Creative Center in New York City, is an iconic American lifestyle accessories brand and retailer of premium men's and women's footwear, handbags, leather accessories, outerwear and eyewear. Cole Haan stands for its commitment to craftsmanship, timeless style and design innovation. For more information, visit ColeHaan.com and follow @ColeHaan.

About Mountain Hardwear
Founded on the principles of innovation and irreverence, our purpose is to build essential equipment for the outdoor industry that enables people to push as far, as high and as wide as their aspirations carry them. Our expedition tents have summited more of the world's top peaks than any other brand and every product we make is designed and built with technical precision from this foundation. At Mountain Hardwear, Everything is Equipment. Mountain Hardwear, Inc., founded in 1993 and based in Richmond, CA, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company and distributes its products through specialty outdoor, running, and sporting goods retailers in the United States and 58 countries worldwide. www.mountainhardwear.com

For more information, contact:
Kimry Blackwelder, Cole Haan
Phone: +1 (212) 763-3060
E-mail: [email protected]

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