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Cover: Allen Edmonds and Bostonian. Above: Wolverine 1000 Mile. Photography by Frank James.
20
COMFORT HEROES
We preview standout
Fall 2019 women's
comfort styles to watch
for during the winter
trade show season.
26
DRESS DEFYING
In a world gone casual,
brands are betting that
there is growth to be
found in the classic
men's dress shoe.
38
RETRO RENEGADES
Brands angling for
market share in the
basketball market are
combining retro vibes
with modern strategies.
44
STRIDE RITE HITS 100
With Stride Ride
turning 100, execs at
licensee Vida Kids
talk turning 100 and
modern moms.
46
SURVEY SAYS
Consumers tell
all about work
style in our
exclusive research
from MESH01.
50
LINES WE LIKE
There's no shortage of
laid-back outdoor style
in the pipeline for Fall
2019. Check out some
of our top picks.
TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018