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Shoe designer's sole passion: comfort & style

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 1:13PM

By Pead PR

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Ziera senior designer Laura Boulton
Ziera senior designer Laura Boulton Credit: Pead PR

Searching out the soul of comfort technology and developing on-trend shoe design are the primary goals for Laura Boulton a new senior designer at Ziera Shoes.

An experienced international footwear designer, Ms Boulton joins Ziera from Spanish footwear company Camper where she was a designer.

Her new role enables Ms Boulton to draw upon the latest European trends and inspirations to create beautifully comfortable footwear for women, Ziera says.

A self-confessed fan of Salvatore Ferragamo, UK-born, Spanish-speaking Ms Boulton is fascinated by the challenge of mixing style and comfort.

“In my design work, I have researched the extreme trends hitting the high fashion catwalks, and thought about longevity and wearability,” says Ms Boulton.

“I have always looked to see what trends translate well for someone who wants to wear them all day, their way. I think about looks I want to wear that work with my lifestyle.”

Ms Boulton is looking forward to working for the iconic New Zealand shoe company.

Ziera is a brand with integrity,” explains Ms Boulton. “Ziera’s entire philosophy has always been about putting the customer first, creating a product that cares for people’s feet through great comfort and fit. For me, the exploration of comfort technology and on-trend design makes for an exciting journey.”

Ziera managing director Andrew Robertson says Laura Boulton’s appointment reflects the company’s on-going design evolution.

“At Ziera, we are continually looking to deliver the right mix of style, comfort and fit. Laura’s creative design input is sure to hit the right note with our customer base. We’re very pleased to have her on board.”

About Ziera
Ziera has been supporting and empowering women to feel and look their best all day, every day for more than 70 years.  Increasingly, women around the world are discovering the ‘beautiful inside, beautiful outside’ feel that can only come from an authentic Ziera shoe, with its unique blend of comfort and stylish design.

When purchased from a Ziera specialist store all Ziera shoes carry a full 30-day (love me or bring me back) guarantee – even if worn. Ziera shoes can be exchanged or refunded if they’re not quite right at any Ziera specialist store.  For all stockist details please visit www.zierashoes.com.