Honor Dad This Father's Day With a Gift of Comfort From Dearfoams(R)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- From the works of Homer to the unique persona of Homer Simpson, the image of fathers has been an important component of popular culture. No matter where on the cultural reference meter your dad registers, finding the perfect Father's Day gift can sometimes be a challenge.

"While they may not verbalize it, men want comfort footwear that performs a variety of roles in today's more casual, home-centered lifestyle," says Tommy Bray, Vice President of Product, Dearfoams(R). "They want the comfort of a slipper, but they also want footwear that can function as a casual shoe for a quick trip around the yard, to the mailbox or market. New technologies, sole materials and fabrics are helping us create hybrids that provide the comfort today's men seek."

This Father's Day, you will find several slipper or hybrid comfort footwear items available in select retailers by Dearfoams(R).

- An incredibly popular men's slipper is Dearfoams(R) Microfiber Terry Espadrille found at Dilliard's, Boscov's and Gottchalks department stores. This classy combination of comfort and style features microsuede trim and cushioned innersoles. ($30). - Genuine Suede Boater Mocs by Dearfoams(R) are a modern favorite for the active dad. This classic, foam-cushioned comfort style has rugged outsoles that provide skid resistance. Available in June, exclusively at http://www.dearfoams.com/ ($30). - The unique marriage of microfiber materials make the Utopia(TM) brand Microfiber Terry Moc at Target stores another great Father's Day gift idea. Soft terry is trimmed with microfiber suede in this updated treatment of the classic moccasin silhouette. ($10). - EZfeet(R) by the Dearfoams(R) company offers a sports clog in microsuede and mesh exclusively at Wal-Mart stores. This footwear hybrid also features foam cushioning and a rugged outsole. ($9.97). Dearfoams(R)

Dearfoams(R), EZfeet(R) and Utopia(TM) are trademarks of R.G. Barry Corporation registered with or registration applied for with the United States Department of Commerce and Trademark Office. The Dearfoams(R) company identity and personality have been firmly established with consumers and retailers through nearly 60 years of leadership in the at-home comfort footwear category.