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Nevados / XT Worksite Warrior ST The Nevados XT line combines outdoor materials and aesthetic with the functionality needed to meet work boot requirements. Alongside steel toe safety and a nubuck welded upper, lies speed lacing and a dual density flex grip outsole. Available Fall '21. MSRP $90. Wolverine / Raider DuraShocks The workhorse Raider boot now has DuraShocks Flex to absorb shock and offer flexibility on all terrain thanks to compression pads throughout the outsole. The boot also has a CarbonMax composite toe and the upper is crafted of leather that can be cleaned or polished for a refined look. Available Fall '21. MSRP $140. Rockport Works / Women's Carly Work The new Carly Works collection from Rockport Works offers dressy-yet-functional shoes. This safety toe bootie's moisture-wicking microsuede lining is breathable and a slip-resistant bottom provides stability. Its alloy toe is protective. Available Now. MSRP $117. Georgia Boot/AMP LT Edge The AMP LT Edge has a workhorse heat, chemical, abrasion and slip-resisting dual density EVA and Carbo- Tec rubber outsole, alongside Goodyear welt construction. Full-grain SPR leather (which resists caustic alkali, sulfuric acid, calcium hydroxide, potassium phosphate and caustic potash) is protective. Available Fall '21. MSRP $178. Ariat / Women's Casey 6" MetGuard Composite Toe Work Boot Built for comfort and support, along with durable, multi- surface traction, the lightweight, cushioned Casey uses Ariat's thin and flexible XRD Extreme Impact Protection Metatarsal Guards for impact protection without added weight. Available Now. MSRP $159.95. Hytest / FootRests 2.0 Charge 6" Proving that a work boot can be comfortable, this athletic-styled, lightweight, racecar red option features a Xergy anti-fatigue foam midsole and CoreTemp temperature control lining for comfortwaterproof. It also has abrasion-resistant leather and a non-metallic Nano Toe. Available Spring '21. MSRP $219. THE BOOT BOOK WORK importance of weather-proof materials and multi-functional footwear will be key. Whether exploring your local trail or the urban/suburban environment around you, weather-proof footwear built to withstand the elements that can multi-task will win out." Karen McSorley, Brand Manager, Kodiak "Versatility and hybridization will continue to be major trends for 2021. We are seeing a ton of new faces in the outdoors and our industry is growing, which is great for our retailers. There is a lot of investment into hard goods (bikes, skis, SUPs, etc.) and people are looking for footwear to go along with all their activities. The weekend warrior and car camping experts want versatility, something that can hold up on the trails with good grip, give you stability and weather protection for the mountain bike switchbacks, and still look good when they roll into town for a pint at the local brewery (socially distanced of course!)." Thomas Dixon, National Sales/ Product Manager, Outdoor, ECCO USA "For 2021, footwear trends will have consumers looking for versatility of the product. Brands that are producing technical footwear that allows consumers to go from home to office or home office to the outdoors are going to remain trending upwards. We will continue to see more people experiencing the outdoors and purchasing products from brands and retailers that they trust with an emphasis on local. For Tecnica Footwear, this means focusing on the consumers and retailers to ensure that our products are easily accessible while continuing to inspire an active outdoor life." Rob Phillips, North America Business Unit Director, Tecnica Footwear "One trend that is set to impact the outdoor boot category substantially in 2021 is the need for cooling technology. Additionally, as the industrial work and outdoor footwear WHAT'S TRENDING IN 2021 footwearinsight.com January/February 2021 ~ Footwear Insight • 23