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18
TALKING NIKE
Retailers and industry
insiders weigh in on
Nike's future plans
to do more business
through fewer doors.
44
MAKING STRIDES
Vida Shoes has big
plans for Stride Rite,
its newest kids brand.
Making an emotional
connection is key.
20
A FITNESS 'HIIT'
As consumers
gravitate towards
High-Intensity Interval
Training, shoe designs
follow suit.
48
INSIDE NORDSTROM
Inside peek at a book
on Nordstrom's
customer experience
excellence and values-
driven service culture.
26
MODERN PREP
The country club
style comes of age in
Spring 2018 footwear
offerings, with a
modern twist.
50
LINES WE LIKE
Sole comfort combines
with unique uppers
to give these casual
sandals, slides and
sneakers added flair.
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WORK STYLE
Retailers take
note: dollars are
flowing into
the occupational
footwear category.
