On the cover: Timberland Brooklyn Side Zip Boot with AeroCore energy system, MSRP $140. Cover and above photography: Frank James
10
THE FOOTWEAR EYE
Inside the Trade
Wars; plus analysis
of Internet Sales Tax
rules; and a look at
DSW's plans for kids.
28
GETTING CASUAL
The "casualization of
fashion" has brands
relying on the old
standby combo:
style + comfort.
46
SOCK REPORT
Tips on how to sell
socks successfully.
Plus, a look at key
trends in materials
and sock design.
50
THE BOOT BOOK
The sneakerization
of work and outdoor
boots is the mega
trend with staying
power.
62
CONSUMER SURVEY
Find out what footwear
shoppers really want
in this month's
Trend Insight
Consumer Survey.
66
LINES WE LIKE
Our favorite versatile
children's styes for
2019. Athleisure
elements continue to
drive trends for kids.
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Above: Magnum's Wild-Fire Tactical 5.0 WP, MSRP $90.
