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OUTDOOR A Changing Outdoor Landscape ...............................................................................06 From an influx of entry-level consumers to big business swooping in, changes are afoot. Bold Measures ............................................................................................................08 Eco-conscious product development hits a new high in 2021 in outdoor offerings and business plans that focus on responsible materials and manufacturing. GoingGreen(er) ...........................................................................................................12 Performance, sustainability and style step up in active apparel offerings. Shop Talk .....................................................................................................................46 Independent Retailers on What They Learned in 2020 and How They Are Planning for 2021. A focus on sustainability has stayed strong, even amidst current global challenges. DESIGN What to Watch in 2021 ...............................................................................................20 Science and Nature Usher in the Next Frontier of Eco Performance. Performance for All ....................................................................................................24 Creating Textiles Functional & Fit for a More Casual & Diverse Active Outdoor Participant. Audience Expansion ...................................................................................................28 Casual style meets innovation in these standout new footwear offerings. FOOTWEAR Everyday Adventures .................................................................................................36 Brand execs weigh in on the key outdoor and work boot trends to watch for in 2021. Straight Talk ................................................................................................................46 Catching Up with Anthony Chiappetta of Chiappetta Shoes in Kenosha, WI. ' TEAM SPORTS A Look Back At Normalcy ..........................................................................................54 Participation numbers from 2019 lay a hopeful foundation for a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Play Ball? .....................................................................................................................56 After a lost season, dealers make a pitch for playing baseball this spring. The 1-ON-1 Project ....................................................................................................66 Q&A sessions with leading executives in the business of Team Sports. Editorial Director Cara Griffin Art Director Francis Klaess Contributors Jennifer Ernst Beaudry Suzanne Blecher Kurt Gray Michael Jacobsen Bob McGee Emily Walzer Publisher Jeff Nott jnott@formula4media.com 516-305-4711 Production Brandon Christie bchristie@formula4media.com 516-305-4710 Advertising Katie O'Donohue kodonohue@formula4media.com 828-244-3043 Sam Selvaggio sselvaggio@formula4media.com 212-398-5021 Formula4Media ® Footwear Insight Footwear Insight Extra Outdoor Insight Team Insight Team Insight Extra Textile Insight Textile Insight Extra Trend Insight sportstyle PO Box 23-1318, Great Neck , NY 11023 www.formula4media.com sportstyle ® is published 6 times each year Jan; Mar; May; Jul; Sep; Nov. sportstyle is a registered trademark of Formula4 Media, LLC. ©2020 All rights reserved. The opinions expressed by authors and contributors are not necessarily those of the editors or publishers. sportstyle is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Articles appearing may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the publisher. sportstylemag.com MARCH 2021 On the Cover: The Classic Pouch Pullover from CB Sports House Shoe Heroes ....................................................... 38 A new season of slipper styles are capitalizing on the category's resurgence with new looks across the spectrum.