Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) today announced Stride Rite® branded kids’ footwear is now available at select Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Kohls.com. A premium children’s footwear brand since 1919, the Stride Rite assortment at Kohl’s includes affordably priced shoes for infants, toddlers and kids ranging from $30 to $50.

The collection offers a wide variety of key silhouettes, including half and wide width sizing styles that feature Stride Rite's famous Made 2 Play technology that makes shoes allowing for shoes to be machine washable.

“As we continue our mission to offer superior, exciting national brands at Kohl’s, we are proud to add Stride Rite to our powerful portfolio,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief merchandising and customer officer. "Parents trust Stride Rite for quality footwear, and bringing their assortment to our stores helps strengthen Kohl's position as a one-stop shopping destination for the entire family."

Stride Rite offers kid-inspired features such as easy-on designs, comfortable memory foam insoles, wide widths, and reinforced toes for durability. The brand also incorporates machine washable materials, rounded edges to help reduce stumbles, and anti-microbial linings for odor-resistant shoes. The Stride Rite brand derives its technology based on research and insider knowledge from both parents and shoemakers.

“We are excited about our partnership with Kohl’s. Our product and design teams have loved partnering with Kohl’s to bring to life Stride Rite’s promise of making kids happy with every shoe and every step. Stride Rite’s shoes are built for childhood and we know what a great destination Kohl’s is for parents. This partnership is a natural fit for our brand and we look forward to continuing to bring our 100 years of children’s footwear experience to homes across the country,” said Gillian Meek, Stride Rite’s senior vice president for product, brand, and marketing.

Stride Rite is a strong addition to Kohl’s existing line-up of national powerhouse brands including Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh®, Nike, Levi’s® and many more.

About Kohl's

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading specialty department store with 1,166 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, the company offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and inspiring shopping experiences in-store, online at Kohls.com and via mobile devices. Committed to its communities, Kohl’s has raised more than $274 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For additional information about Kohl’s philanthropic and environmental initiatives, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.

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ABOUT STRIDE RITE

Founded in 1919, Stride Rite combines heritage and knowledge, steeped in nearly 100 years in children’s footwear, with a modern-day understanding of kids’ every day adventures. Inspired by real life, Stride Rite prides itself on making great looking, high quality footwear, building strong consumer relationships and providing families with the best shopping experience in the industry. Powered by a team of dedicated kid experts, who are also devoted parents, Stride Rite is truly Built for Childhood™. Stride Rite is a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. For additional information, please visit our website, striderite.com.

ABOUT WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE

With a commitment to service and product excellence, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is one of the world’s leading marketers of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children’s and uniform footwear and apparel. The Company’s portfolio of highly recognized brands includes: Merrell®, Sperry®, Hush Puppies®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Keds®, Stride Rite®, Sebago®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Soft Style®. The Company also is the global footwear licensee of the popular brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. The Company’s products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in approximately 200 countries and territories. For additional information, please visit our website, www.wolverineworldwide.com.