Full Circle
Glenn Barrett, founder and CEO of OrthoLite, is celebrating the components company’s 25th anniversary by launching a game-changing midsole material. The party is just getting started.
Q&A
Sound Strategy
Karl Moehring, CEO of Washington Shoe Company, makers of Chooka, Western Chief and Staheekum, on the power of corporate culture, managing through supply chain chaos and marching toward the $100 million sales goal.
Oh, Canada!
Jacques Golbert, CEO of Pajar Canada, on how the third-generation, family-owned company is plowing straight ahead with a plethora of new projects, pandemic be damned.
Do the Right Things
Jori Miller Sherer, president of Minnetonka, on how several recently introduced long-term, company-altering initiatives are already paying big dividends.
Restoration Software
Mark Parsley, CEO of Earth Shoes, is the lead architect behind the company’s extensive renovations and building projects.
Foam Home
Larry Paparo, president and CEO of Floafers, is on a mission to disrupt the entire footwear landscape—one revolutionary, foam-based shoe at a time.
Recipe for Success
Charlie Liberge, co-managing partner of Quoddy, on why the timing is spot-on for the premium comfort brand to make a name for itself—74 years after it was founded.
A Time of Opportunity
Blake Krueger, chairman and CEO, and Brendan Hoffman, president, of Wolverine Worldwide, on how the conglomerate is navigating through the pandemic’s headwinds—as well as riding its tailwinds—to a brighter future.
Zoom Times
Robert Mullaney, CEO of RG Barry Brands, makers of Dearfoams, on how the company is meeting the needs of a rapidly growing slippers nation.
A Really Big Year
Jerry Breig, COO of Lamo Footwear, on the sheepskin-based brand’s record sales in 2020 and why the best is yet to come.
