50
Women's Work
Women on the
job site are seeking
out more female-
specific product,
and boot brands are
paying attention.
22
Sock Trends
Outdoor and athletic
socks raise the bar in
tech and style for the
year ahead. Brands
share their insight.
54
Shopping For Boots
In our latest Trend
Insight Consumer
survey, consumers
tell us what they
look for when it
comes to boots.
26
Running Outlook
Retailers weigh
in on challenges,
opportunities and
hot products in the
running space.
58
The Century Club
In the spotlight: Two
different retailers,
Beck's Shoes and
Lucky Shoes, each
celebrate 100 years
in business.
30
Crowdsource
Returns are a way
of life. Here, brick-and-
mortar vets share
how they make them
a win.
66
Lines We Like
Highlighting four new
footwear styles that
have a "materially
relevant" story to tell.
There is more than
meets the eye!
48
Retail Workhorses
We spotlight four
retailers who are
"making it work" in the
workwear and work
footwear categories.
TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • JANUARY/FEBRUARY2019
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The Boot Book: Outdoor, work,
rain and tactical boots are lighter,
faster and stronger for Fall '19.
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On the cover: 5.11 A.T.A.C. 2.0 8-Inch and Wolverine Ramparts. Above: FILA Hail Storm 3 Mid and Skechers Work Relaxed Fit: Holdredge-Rebem. Photos by Frank James.
