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.
Q&A
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.
The Right Stuff
Chris Heffernan, senior vice president and general manager of Keen, lays out the company’s plan of attack—one that presses forward, pivots and pounces—amid unprecedented industry turmoil.
Easy Does It
Keith Gossett, president of Easy Street Shoe Company, on how its unique business model is weathering the pandemic—not easily, mind you—but better than most.
Some Good News
Prasad Reddy, CEO of Twisted X, on the company’s ongoing evolution to be as sustainably run and socially responsible as possible and how it’s helping fuel double-digit growth.
Rocking and Rolling
Steve Gunn, CEO of Blundstone, on the 150-year-old brand’s record-setting sales streak and why much greater growth is on the horizon.
Charting a Course
Nancy Richardson, CEO of San Antonio Shoemakers (a.k.a. SAS), on steering the comfort company into the modern era while retaining its timeless values.
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