Heart and Sole
Wayne Elsey, veteran retailer, wholesaler and founder of Soles4Souls, on why you matter.
A Note to My Younger Self
Perseverance Personified
Steve Gallo, president of OOfos, on never giving up and practicing ABL—always be learning.
Living the Dream
Chris T. Gallagher, CEO of Vionic Group, looks back on his rise from store clerk to leader of one of the world’s fastest-growing comfort brands.
Great Adventure
The shoe odyssey of industry veteran Tsering Namgyal includes a queen, marvelous mentors and exciting retail and wholesale adventures.
Eye of the Entrepreneur
Robert Schwartz, CEO of Eneslow Shoes & Orthotics, reveals the secrets to retail survival.
Cycle of Life
Isaac Ash, president and CEO of United Legwear & Apparel Company, on the fruits of working hard and giving just as much back in return.
Don’t Stop Believin’
Renowned sneaker designer, D’Wayne Edwards, founder of Pensole Footwear Design Academy, reflects on his dream job and passing the opportunity on to others.
Worthy Advice
Beverly Goldberg, vice president of Florsheim, looks back on a career spanning retail to wholesale.
Be Thankful
Steve Libonati, president of Ralph Libonati Co., distributors of Blundstone, reflects how his father led him on a fruitful career path.
Full Bloom
Marty Rose, agent and distributor for ACL Footwear Company, makers of All Black, on a career spanning continents, industries, tigers and working alongside Calvin Klein.
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