On the Cover: Floral print clogs bring blooming style to scrubs. From top: Alegria's Keli $129.95 style;
the $135 Dansko Professional; and the Spring Step Waveo ($90). Photo by Frank James
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SUPER
SUPPORTERS
The newest insoles give
tired feet the support
they need for the work
of day-to-day life.
22
CROWD SOURCE
We ask smart
independents how
they turn the holiday
sales season into
a big win without
slashing prices
across the board.
28
WORK IT OUT
Nurses, waiters and
delivery drivers put
in the work; we've
found the styles that
keep up with them.
42
ON THE JOB
What are real work
shoppers looking for
in their footwear?
Consumers sound off
on what they need,
and what they wish
brands knew.
48
WHISTLE WHILE
YOU WORK
Loggers, fast-
food workers and
firefighters: Puget
Sound's Whistle
Workwear thrives
by serving workers
across the board.
50
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
In our Trend Insight
report, MESH01 asked
consumers what
they'll be buying this
holiday season, and
what entices them
through the door.
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