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Message From the President

Jerry Savoca (left) and Jeffrey Savoca

Wow! What a few months it has been.

Imagine the excitement as we woke up on Thanksgiving Day morning and saw a feature article on DINKLES in the New York Times! What an extreme pleasure to be the subject of an article in one of the world's most prestigious newspapers.

Beyond the headlines and publicity, the real honor has come from being told that we were chosen because of our reputation and, to borrow a quote, "DINKLES has become a defining symbol of the band experience."

Over 18 years ago, we set out to make the best marching shoes on the planet. Now we're receiving worldwide acclaim, and our best critics, who just happen to be your students, recognize DINKLES as a part of their band experience.

We are proud that our strongest endorsements come from the people that matter most, the students in your band. Designers, drummers nor drill writers endorse DINKLES shoes with the same authenticity as the band members who are wearing our shoes mile after mile after mile after mile.

Only DINKLES are designed and constructed by shoemakers for your students. DINKLES not only function better than any marching shoe on the market, they are fun, and isn't that one of the most important memories your students can have about the time spent in your band?

Sincerely,
Jeffrey Savoca
President

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