Taking giant strides
By Xiao Changyan | China Daily | Updated: 2008-08-22 07:46

They gained worldwide exposure when 2008 Shaolin monks wore them during the Olympics Opening Ceremony.
And next year, they will gain another PR coup when Hollywood A-lister Orlando Bloom wears them in several scenes for his new movie.
From humble beginnings 88 years ago, the Huili sneakers (known as Feiyue overseas) are blazing a trail for Chinese fashion.
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