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CROWD SOURCE
Is influencer marketing
right for your
business? We got
the story from the
shops that know.
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DANSKO Q&A
Jim Fox, CEO of
Dansko, reflects
on taking over and
trends of today.
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TAKE COVER
Closed-up sandals
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for Spring 2020. We
shine a spotlight on
the hottest styles.
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FITNESS FOOTWEAR
Brands and consumers
alike are chasing the
one athletic shoe that
does it all. Check out
our do-it-all picks.
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THE BOOT BOOK
Style and tech are
"booting up." We
break down the
season's top styles
for every category.
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NYC retail institution
Eneslow is celebrating
its 110th birthday in a
grand way: By opening
a new store.
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