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Sole Providers

Custom sneakers can add legs to any branding activity. (Hey, if you don't like the jokes, why don't you try writing this page for 28 straight months!) The latest shoes from Santa Cruz, CA-based Solemates are as comfortable and stylish as Nikes. A variety of colors are available. Logos are stitched on the sides, backs, and tongues, as well as inlayed under the clear sole. Minimum quantity is 30 pair. Prices start at $70 per, and turnaround time is three weeks. For more information, dial up 831-469-4556 or jog over to customatix.com.

Stamp of Approval

The Self-Inking Stamp Pen from Medford, NY-based Hampton Technologies has a customized rubber stamp inside its head. Turn the pen over, click the metal side, and the ink stamp slides out. Click the slide again and it goes back into hiding. Minimum quantity is 50 units. Prices start at $1.40 per, and drop to 70 cents for 5,000. Pen shafts can be stamped with custom messages. For more information, call 631-924-1665, ext. 211 or drop in on hamptontech.net.

Whole Punch

In one motion, the Staple-less Stapler from Stamford, CT-based Jornik punches a slit through (up to four) sheets of paper and fastens them by bending the perforated strips together. (We tested it. For hours. It works.) Brand names and logos can be stamped on the device in a variety of colors. Prices start at $4.95 per on the 100-piece minimum and drop to $4.55 a pop for 1,000. For more information, call 203-969-0500 or hit jornik.com.

Lock, Stock, and Bottle

The Ego Bottle Lock's changeable combination prevents your hooch from being nicked by any “unauthorized” lips. A logical tool for on-premise events or distributor programs — or for parents leaving junior alone for the weekend. Made of zinc, the item also can be used on prescription or poison bottles. The combination is changeable. Custom printing is available on orders of 1,000 pieces. Price starts at $5.99 per. For more information, call Oakland, NJ-based Franzen Security Products at 201-405-2228 or head to securecase.com.

Vision Quest

What would any sweeps prize pool be without a — night vision scope? Hey, why not. The infrared illuminator features an extra-wide, camera-quality, 48-millimeter objective lens and five-times image magnification. The item can be imprinted with logos and messages on orders of 500 units or more. New York City-based Night Owl Optics offers several models and types. Prices start at around $165 each. Turnaround time is two months. For more information, call 212-229-0297 or log onto nightowloptics.com.