Not only could Pentland provide the financial backing Fireman needed but also, they had offices in Hongkong and Pusan, Korea the home of HS corporation and their factory. To head his development Paul recruited Steve Liggett, who would spend much of the next five years flying to and from Pusan where he stayed for months on end.
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The King of gaiters, (’99 -2002)
Rather than paying me to design the gaiters Chris had me make them on commission. And so, began my reputation at K&U as the King of Gaiters!
The G’ men (1980-82)
“Joe, we need a road shoe made from Gore-Tex!” back in the UK my dad set to work and put together the world’s first Gore-Tex running shoe, The Victory G: Self-styled ‘The most advanced foul weather running shoe ever built’!
Foster's Famous Shoe's 