The February 2019 Issue of Footwear Plus

Editor's Note

The Shoe Traveler’s Life

How cool would it be to travel back to Langen-Bergheim, Germany, in 1774 when Johann Adam Birkenstock, the man identified in the local church archives as “subject and cobbler,” rolled out style No. 1?

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February 2019

Man with a Plan

Bob Mullaney, CEO of RG Barry Brands, makers of Dearfoams, Baggallini and Foot Petals, on turning the company from a customer-centric model into a consumer one.

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February 2019

Running Strong

Edward Kanner, CEO of Kanner Corporation—distributors of Gabor, Think!, Haflinger and Ganter—on how the family-owned distributorship of more than 50 years always goes the distance.

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February 2019

Local Color

A focus on experience and community shines bright in the brick-and-mortar battle with ecommerce.

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A Note to My Younger Self

Be Thankful

Steve Libonati, president of Ralph Libonati Co., distributors of Blundstone, reflects how his father led him on a fruitful career path.

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