The Art of Packing
Travel-friendly footwear takes the weight off one’s shoulders—literally—and presents an attractive add-on opportunity for retailers.
By Lyndsay McGregor
Features
Age Appropriate
From lovable animals to classics like the Mary Jane, brands look to revamp and expand their high-quality offerings for Fall ’13.
Yosi Samra: Elements of Ease
Puttin’ on the Ritz
Department stores reignite an intense rivalry with explosive, over-the-top footwear emporiums in their New York flagships.
By Lyndsay McGregor
Theory of Evolution
Outdoor footwear for Fall 2013 is adapting to new consumer and environmental demands.
By Judy Leand
Sign of Better Times
The recently expanded Harry’s Shoes on Manhattan’s Upper West Side meets the needs and wants of a neighborhood’s changing demographic.
By Greg Dutter
Pop-up Culture
Temporary shops turn empty spaces into quick sales centers and build long-lasting brand awareness. By Lyndsay McGregor
Into the Light – Outdoor Preview: Spring 2013
Incorporating innovative technologies and colorful athletic styling, the outdoor category continues its seismic shift into everyday wear that spans the Redwood forests to the urban jungles. By Judy Leand
In the Works
Occupational brands are raising the comfort bar and taking a load off to help get the job done.
By Lyndsay McGregor
