The September 2013 Issue of Footwear Plus

Editor's Note

Endless Jersey

In honor of our surf-themed issue, an ode to my Jersey Shore roots.

September 2013

Surf and Turf

Defined by a laidback and carefree vibe—and less so by silhouette—surf-inspired footwear is experiencing a wave of popularity spanning seafaring to landlocked consumers.

By Angela Velasquez

Features

The Nuevo New World

At more than $1 trillion annually, the buying power of Hispanics presents enormous opportunity. Here’s how to go about tapping it.

By Lyndsay McGregor

Q&A

No stranger to big, category-creating footwear innovations, Mark Thatcher, founder of Sazzi, believes his unique four toe post design platform will set the shoe world on fire just like his Teva sport sandal launch did 30 years ago.

By Greg Dutter