Ringstar, a martial arts shoe maker announced a deal with UFC Star Rich Franklin and American Fighter apparel to produce a complete line of shoes with the American Fighter/Rich Franklin brand. The announcement was made at the American Fighter pre-fight party at club Mynt Ulta Lounge prior to UFC 96. The shoe line will include casual, athletic and summer shoes. The shoe line is scheduled to hit retail stores by mid summer.
Also announced was a partnership between Ringstar and the “Real American Fighters” program. The RAF program is a partnership between the Disabled American Veterans, Rich Franklin and American Fighter. The program donates dollars back to the DAV for apparel and other items sold by American Fighter. Ringstar joins the program and will sell a line of flip flop shoes through retail and give a portion of the proceeds to the Real American Fighters Program.
“We are real excited to work with Ringstar” Stated Rich Franklin at the party. “These guys are nothing but class and we have a great future ahead. The designs are awesome. I am a shoe guy and this is going to be real nice” The Ringtar deal was inked in January.
Business manager for American Fighter and Rich Franklin J.T. Stewart said, “We worked hard on the deal but it came together pretty easy because these guys, Tim McCabe and Tim Henry have the same vision we do and it was just a great fit for all of us.”
American Fighter is one of the top apparel brands in Mixed Martial Arts and has grown in sales each year since it’s inception. For more information on this story contact J.T. Stewart at J.T.@Americanfighter.com or 937-937-430-3746