Lexington, MA (April 24, 2007) -- National Safe Boating Week, May 19-25, is fast approaching, and as the official footwear of the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), Sperry Top-Sider will donate five percent of all online purchases made during safe boating week to support the program. Through a series of campaigns and educational awareness, NSBC is the foremost coalition for the advancement and promotion of safer boating.

In 2006, Sperry Top-Sider became the first shoe company to join NSBC with the joint goal of furthering the safety and enjoyment on the water, the domain of Sperry Top-Sider since 1935. For more information on NSBC, please go to www.safeboatingcouncil.org or www.sperrytopsider.com

About Sperry Top-Sider
Since 1935, Sperry Top-Sider has been the leading brand of footwear for those who love the water. From its introduction of the world's first siped rubber outsole for non-marking traction, to advanced technical fabrication to combat the elements, Sperry Top-Sider remains the vanguard of high-performance amphibious footwear and apparel. Available around the globe in fine independent, marine, outdoor and department stores, Sperry Top-Sider is the official footwear of US SAILING, and is also worn by members of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Navy SEALs.

Based in historic Lexington, Massachusetts, Sperry Top-Sider supports a wide-range of water-related activities through its many sponsorships, including Acura Key West 2007, the Adopt-A-Billfish Foundation, National Safe Boating Council, Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regattas and countless others. Sperry Top-Sider is a division of the Stride Rite Corporation (NYSE:SRR). For more information, please visit www.sperrytopsider.com.

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