The February 2020 Issue of Footwear Plus

Fashion

Jungle Boogie

Leopards, tigers, zebras, oh my! Designers answer the call of the wild this fall.

February 2020

As major concerns, challenges and a general air of contrariness rankle retailers and vendors seemingly into a standoff, how can the industry come together to overcome them? How can we collectively do something to all do better?

February 2020

Soles in Seoul

Goth punk overtakes K-pop glam on the streets of South Korea’s capital.

February 2020

Trend Spotting: February 2020

Slither In, Slick Picks, Men at WOrk, Got the Blues, Cozy Kicks, Power Preppy, Forestry Cool, Last Dance, Mine Craft, Tie One On…

Features

The Biza Blueprint

Led by veteran independent retailers Dave and Danny Astobiza and sourcing expert Brian Jensen, the new comfort brand hits on key product, production
and distribution touchstones that make it unique among wholesale launches.

Fashion

Made in the Suede

Sorry Elvis, but it’s “brown, brown, brown” suede shoes this fall.

Editor's Note

Getting Schooled

Over the past year, I have received intensive lessons in selling, marketing, competitive analysis, yield management, risk assessment, data analytics, financial planning and GPS use—all as part of the college search that has taken my family on a whirlwind tour.