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APPAREL All In The Details ........................................................................................06 Lightweight, eco-conscious and thoughtfully designed. FOOTWEAR Trending Up ................................................................................................30 Fresh looks for Spring '22 ready to take on the world. DESIGN 5 Factors Influencing Today's Textile Industry ........................................ 40 Top-level execs weigh in on factors influencing today's altered states of the market. Trend Insight ..............................................................................................46 In our consumer survey on outdoor family recreation, a focus on sun protection. TEAM SPORTS Retaking the Field .....................................................................................48 A trip across the country highlights the challenges, successes and nuances of resuming regular team sports business. Baseball / Softball Shine On Again ..........................................................54 A successful 2021 season has the diamond sports close to returning to pre- pandemic levels. The Team Dealer As An Educator ............................................................60 If we've learned anything from this pandemic, it is the need for informed opinions and good advice. 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. ©2021 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 On the Cover: asics GT-2000™ 10 versatile training shoe featuring an engineered knit upper with 3D print details creating a featherlight feel with a touch of added stability. MSRP $130 KEY ISSUES IMPACTING SPECIALTY RUN RETAIL The run business is strong. Retailers tell us how they are working hard to keep it that way. PAGE 14 SEPTEMBER 2021