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consumer surveys
conducted on the
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Where do you primarily shop
for your work footwear?
Do you buy or consider buying
accessories with your new shoes?
Independent
Shoe Stores
Insoles
Department
Stores
Hosiery
Discount
Stores
Shoe care
products
Mall-Based
Chain Stores
Only if the
salesperson
suggests
Sports
Specialty
Stores
Sporting
Goods
Stores
Online
15%
37%
32%
21%
13%
25%
4%
16%
3%
5%
27%
What are the attributes you most
look for in your work footwear?
Comfort
Style
Degree
of
formality
Durability
Safety
features
Other
34%
26%
8%
24%
7%
1%
Have you changed the kinds or styles of footwear
you wear to work over the past 5 years?
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TREND
"I have changed brands,
but have remained in
athletic — mostly running
sneakers." Male, 24
"I pretty much wear hiking
boots or hiking shoes to
work every day." Male, 38
"I still dress pretty much
at the same level. May-
be I've relaxed a bit and
dress a little more casual."
Female, 35
"Usually one black and brown to rotate."
Male, 35
"I've been a teacher for 10 years. I wear the
same shoes that I've always worn."
Female, 32
"I wear less heels and
more flat or clog-style
shoes." Female, 45
"I purchase what is
going to keep my feet
comfortable." Female, 44
"From high heels to flats to
casual to now more dress.
Different offices, different
dress codes." Female, 30
"More arch support. More
heel comfort." Male, 26
"I started my own business. Now I wear
what I want." Female, 28
"Went from business formal to business casual,
dress shoes to athletic shoes." Male 27
"I used to wear heels and boots a lot more
than I do now." Female, 34
48%
Yes
52%
No
November/December 2018 ~ Footwear Insight • 47 footwearinsight.com
