The classic Red Band gumboot has been altered for the first time since it was released in 1958. Photo: SuppliedSkellerup's Red Band gumboot has been altered for the first time since it was released in 1958. A special edition Pink Band gumboot is now on sale to raise money and show support for people affected by breast cancer, particularly in rural communities. Nine New Zealanders are diagnosed with breast cancer every day, a third of whom live outside the main centres. Skellerup is working in partnership with the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 03, 2021 00:00 UTC