Southern Tide Expands Collection With Addition Of Flipjacks™

GREENVILLE, S.C., July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Representatives from Southern Tide, a rapidly growing lifestyle apparel brand, today announced the company has expanded its collection with the release of their FlipJacks™ flipflops, which are available in six men's sizes, and three colors.

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The Southern Tide men's Flipjacks™ are now available in Dock (smooth, oil-finished premium full grain leather upper with micro-suede lining with dark blue footbed), Sand (genuine, full-grain nubuck, oil finished leather upper with micro-suede lining) and River Rock (authentic, two-tone tumbled full grain, top of the hide leather upper with micro-suede lining). The Flipjacks™ feature a recessed, embroidered Skipjack emblem and are available in men's sizes 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.

The men's Flipjacks™ also feature custom built, fully-siped, non-marking soles for sure footing, even in the roughest waters. Boat-ready, the dual-density footbed technology provides maximum support. Flipjacks™ are constructed with premium quality leather uppers that are lined with super soft micro-suede. This shoe was built with quality and comfort in mind and offers a nylon web toe post and disk reinforcement for secure toe post.

"We are thrilled to introduce the new Flipjacks™ for men and have already received an overwhelming response from our customers," said Jim Twining, CEO of Southern Tide. "With this addition, a man's summer wardrobe can now be completed from head to toe with the quality of Southern Tide apparel."

About Southern Tide

Southern Tide, LLC, founded in 2006 by Allen Stephenson, is the Greenville, S.C.-based manufacturer of a rapidly growing lifestyle brand of apparel that boasts exceptional craftsmanship, clean lines, fine quality and classic design. The collection's original product, the Skipjack Polo, is deemed by many to be the finest, most comfortable polo shirt in the world. Constructed of Southern Tide's exclusive fabric, True-Vent Micro Pique, the Skipjack Polo provides for breathability and a slight amount of stretch that allows for ease of motion while maintaining its shape. Southern Tide's design of extraordinarily authentic and classic clothing that is intelligently constructed with the best available materials is featured in the collection's vast array of items including the Men's and Women's Skipjack Polo, Channel Marker Khaki Pants and Shorts; RT-7 Pants, Chinos, and Jeans; Men's Sport Shirts and Sweaters; Skipjack Boxers, Hats, T-shirts, belts and various accessories. Currently, the Southern Tide brand can be found exclusively at more than 500 fine retailers in more than 42 states across the United States, Puerto Rico, Bahamas and the Virgin Islands and online at SouthernTide.com.

In 2011, Southern Tide was ranked No. 27 by Forbes Magazine on its annual "America's Most Promising Companies" list. Forbes' list of America's Most Promising Companies features 100 privately held up-and-comers with compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners and precious investment capital. The company was also ranked No. 73 by Inc. Magazine on its 30th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. In addition, Southern Tide was recognized as the sixth fastest-growing consumer products brand and the fastest growing apparel company on the 2011 Inc. 500.

For more information about Southern Tide, visit www.southerntide.com or www.facebook.com/SouthernTide.

Media Contact: Erin Barrett The Brandon Agency, 843-916-2000, [email protected]

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