Features

Ethiopian Express

The East African nation is ramping up sourcing capabilities, positioning the region (includes neighboring Kenya) as an up-and-coming hub for footwear manufacturing.

Chills & Thrills

Spanning the extremes of peak performance to casual bliss, leading outdoor brands offer a broad range of styles for Spring ’18.

Home Run Derby

A powerful lineup of projected best-selling comfort styles look to have retailers swinging for the fences this fall.

Local Heroes

For six decades, Towson Bootery has focused on expert service, fit and family.

Stepping In It

A recent spate of social media–driven fallout has forced a handful of brands to atone for missteps—even if they deny the accusations or affiliations.

Color Story

Designers go deep on indigo for fall, a lush and versatile hue that pairs well with anything—just like a good pair of blue jeans.

The New Classics

What’s old is new again, as brands reintroduce traditional favorites with fined-tuned aesthetics and upgraded comfort.

Tried and True

Outdoor brands go back to their roots: Heritage and authenticity are key product cues that appeal to younger and older consumers alike.

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