06
REIMAGINING
TRADE SHOWS
The heads of the KICK
Show, Grassroots
Connect, MICAM
Americas and Atlanta
Shoe Market on how
they are adapting.
12
SNEAKERS
FOREVER
Comfort meets
sport meets style:
These sneaker
standouts are the
right fashion footnote
at any time of year.
14
THE SANDAL
SPECTRUM
There's a sandal
for every mood for
spring '20, with luxe
materials and comfort
features elevating the
summer staple.
18
NAVIGATING THE
NEW NORMAL
What lessons are
independents taking
with them as they
reopen? We asked past
winners of the Gold
Medal Service Awards,
and they delivered.
26
TREND INSIGHT
We asked shoppers
about in-store
shopping in the
COVID-19 era —
and when they
see a return to
"normal."
30
LINES WE LIKE
The celebrations
look a little different
this year, but brands
are celebrating
Pride all month long
with these colorful
footwear picks.
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