IDA Sports are celebrating Women’s History Month by releasing a limited edition ‘Rise Icon’ boot. The Rise silo takes on a special design honouring female icons of the past and present, whilst inspiring the next generation of icons.
IDA Sports is a footwear company solely committed to designing football boots exclusive to women. With men’s sport historically taking priority, IDA are breaking down industry standards by choosing to focus on women – crafting boots moulded to a women’s shape and needs. Their latest drop arrives as the Rise ‘Icon’, a boot celebrating Women’s History Month. The boot design pulls inspiration from female sport icons of the past and present, whilst setting a better standard for the future icons.
Not only does the Rise ‘Icon’ honour the women who laid the foundation, but it will also support the future of the women’s game, with $15 of each purchase donated to the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA).
“At IDA, everything we do is with the woman athlete in mind, not only how we support in the now but how we can build for a brighter, more equitable future,” said IDA Co-Founder and CEO, Laura Youngson. “However, we would not be able to do what we do or play the game we love without the many women who came before us, and it is important that we honour and celebrate them at every opportunity. We are also very proud to partner with the NWSLPA to support the important work being done to give players the necessary resources to advance the game of soccer in the U.S.”
“This collaboration is an expression of our aligned values. The NWSLPA fights every day to ensure Players are treated with the dignity, fairness, and the resources they need to perform, and we’re grateful for IDA’s investment in that mission,” said NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke. “When companies step up to champion women’s soccer in meaningful ways, it pushes the game forward for everyone."
The two-tone orange and white colourway features minimalistic, floral and silhouette line art amongst the upper, alongside the classic IDA logo on the lateral side. Hidden messages can be spotted around the boot, such as ‘You got this. We got you.’ And ‘Make Waves. Move Mountains.’. These signature IDA quotes are stamped onto the soleplate as well as subtly ingrained into the laces – acting as a reminder to empower women and reinforcing IDA’s commitment to the women’s game.
Away from aesthetics, the boot also boasts IDA’s industry-leading technology including an optimized heel design, delivering a snugger fit for stability and lockdown, as well as a WAVEKNIT and TPU skin upper, which features a WMNSFIT+ lightweight material composite to provide comfort and performance.
We look forward to seeing what else the ever-growing brand have planned for the future.
The limited edition Rise 'Icon' is available now at idasports.com
