Sole to Soul
Sean Williams, Obsessive Sneaker Disorder podcast creator and cofounder of SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy, reflects on why Hip Hop and kicks are soulmates.
Features
The Heights
Marking its 100th anniversary, Lowa Boots General Manager Peter Sachs reflects on the brand’s many high points and sets his sights on the rising trail ahead.
Design Intervention
Behold the Troy hiker by Holo Footwear, a clean, green upstart shaking up the outdoor space.
Great Expectations
An on-demand society means companies must deliver—or else. Increasingly high expectations now extend well beyond being able to receive packages and stream programming at the press of a few buttons. Consumers expect to get what they want, when they want it. That includes comfort, style and versatility in shoes from cowboy boots to clogs to sneakers, etc. Here, a broad array of leading brand execs detail how their latest collections meet those great expectations.
Forward March
Despite strong global headwinds, MICAM attendees put their best foot forward, many optimistic that better days lie ahead.
Recovery Mission
Birkenstock is heading feet first into the run specialty channel, and setting the pace for its Active Recovery footwear is industry veteran Jim Van Dine.
Back to Work
Are we ready for a rebuild renaissance? As America emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, work brands are expecting a bull market in the years ahead—so long as there are enough skilled laborers to do the jobs.
In the Running
Long Island runners reveal their shoe and shopping preferences, and why the exercise is a healthy way of life, especially during the pandemic.
It’s Show Time – Again!
The Atlanta Shoe Market, Outdoor Retailer, FFANY and Magic are all planning in-person events this August. Here’s what to expect.
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