Footwear Insight

s &OOTWEAR )NSIGHT ^ 3EPTEMBER/CTOBER THEFOOTWEAREYE B earpaw has traditionally been known as a warm weather resource, but the brand has recently introduced a new collection that it hopes will help retailers in the transitional period between cold and warm weather seasons. Bearpaw's Trans-Seasonal collection features a number of styles with 100 percent wool uppers and wool-lined removable footbeds. Wool has been enjoying a renaissance in the hosiery and outerwear markets and has been gaining in popularity as a footwear material. The company is emphasizing Wool for its breathable performance and its "multi-climatic characteristics." Bearpaw executives also stress that its wool footwear is breathable, non-allergenic and bio-degradable. O FOOTWEARINSIGHTCOM Bearpaw Breaks Out .%7 #/,,%#4)/. 0!24.%23()03 Bearpaw Kissena Bearpaw Gracie Bearpaw Gramercy Bearpaw Haven N ew Balance has introduced a 27-piece Marathon collection to mark its first year as the official apparel and footwear sponsor of the TCS New York City Marathon. "The collection celebrates the history of this iconic race, drawing inspiration directly from the diverse runners who are drawn to New York and the city itself," Tom Carleo, New Balance's vice president of running, says. Indeed, the signature pieces in the collection, a line of running jackets, bears a striking resemblance to the jackets that New Balance advertised in Runner's World magazine more than 30 years ago. The footwear line features a design motif of speckled gold dots, which Carleo says is meant to "reflect the bright lights of New York." "The designers came up with this neat thing where they took satellite photos of the Eastern Seaboard, and as you get to the greater New York area, it's mind-boggling what it looks like from 30,000 feet at night," Carleo says. You can find the gold in the trim and details of apparel and sneakers in the limited-edition collection. O New Balance Unveils NYC Marathon Collection New Balance's 860v8 NYC Marathon shoe

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