Footwear Insight

footwearinsight.com August 2020 ~ Footwear Insight • 31 Bearpaw / Corsica This women's hiking boot has a suede/nylon upper, waterproof bootie, memory foam footbed and EVA midsole for comfort. Available Now / MSRP $ 54.99. Twisted X / MCA0042 Men's 4" Wedge Sole Boots Putting a fresh take on an iconic style, these boots are handcrafted in full-grain leather, with double stitched seams and leather reinforcements. Twisted X CellSole comfort technology, integrated into the footbed, provides cushioning and support. Available Fall '20. Lowa / Valletta An ideal choice for light hikes, long walks, bike commutes and more, this stylish, lightweight shoe features split leather/fabric, a soft forefoot flex, a grippy outsole and a cushioned, supportive midsole. Available Spring '21 / MSRP $175. Oboz / Bozeman The mid-height women's Bozeman is designed with a gender specific fit, and utilizes recycled materials. It's made to tackle all types of terrain from town to trail and everywhere in between. Available Fall '20 / MSRP $135. Scarpa / Mojito Bio At 100-percent biodegradable shoe — 85 percent of this shoe will decompose after 450 days in a landfill — the Mojito Bio is made with a sugarcane-based EVA midsole. The upper is made with Bio Knit Fabric, a breathable material made from bamboo-derived fibers. Available Spring '21 / MSRP $179. Oboz / Sypes The low, leather B-Dry Sypes is a waterproof hiker with athletic style. It features the brand's new Bend outsole with 5mm lugs and has an Adaptive Cushioning Technology (ACT) Intelligent Polyurethane midsole. Available Spring '21 / MSRP $145. Rieker / Ronny 34 Ronny rocks a thermal rubber outsole for comfort and long wear, alongside a soft insole and inside zip for easy access. A lambswool lining warms the feet and a Rieker "TEX" water resistant membrane keep them dry. Available Fall '20 / MSRP $150. Kodiak / Skogan Hiker The Skogan Hiker takes on a sustainable tilt with a multi- directional sticky lug outsole made with translucent 85 percent virgin rubber and 15 percent recycled regrind rubber, alongside a 75 percent recycled plastic mesh upper, 100 percent recycled plastic lining and 50 percent recycled plastic lace. Leathers from ISA Tan Tec use a manufacturing process reducing water and energy usage. Available Spring '21 / MSRP $155. Forsake / Lucie Lucie is designed for all-day adventure, whether commuting to work or exploring the earth. A medial side zip-up closure allows for easy in and out, while a lightweight sneaker design provides over the ankle protection. Lucie has a full-grain leather upper and waterproof/breathable membrane. Available Fall '20 / MSRP $149.95. Kamik / Ariel Lo This transitional boot has a waterproof seam- sealed suede and genuine leather upper and a hiker-inspired lacing system. The outsole has self- cleaning rubber treads with 3mm channels for stability and durability. Its genuine rubber construction offers high abrasion resistance and flexibility. Available Fall '20 / MSRP $109.99. Twisted X / MCA0042 Men's 4" Wedge Sole. August 2020 ~ Footwear Insight • 31 "The biggest trend we are seeing right now is a combination of functionality and style. With what is happening right now we are seeing a lot of technical gear and hardgoods selling at amazing rates. For footwear, people are looking to match that technical element but want something you can wear all day. It's a hybridization of technical features and street appeal. We are designing and creating product from the top of the mountain down. Peak to pint." Thomas Dixon National Sales/Product Manager, Outdoor – Ecco USA "I've heard from many retailers that brands are not introducing new product for SS '21 or maybe 20 to 25 percent new product, [but] Ara is taking a very bullish outlook to SS '21 and beyond and has already invested in the design, development and tooling in the biggest collection Ara has created in many, many years. We want retailers to know we remain a full- service partner and that we are investing in your future." Sam Spears President, Ara Shoes North America

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