On the cover: ECCO Biom 2.1, Dansko Pace, Rieker R-Evolution.
Hälsa Desiree
Cadence EX+MP
Retailer Summer Allen
Mizuno Wave Rebellion
TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021
THE IMPORTANCE
OF WELLNESS
POWER IN
PARTNERSHIP
10 YEAR VALENTINE
TREND INSIGHT
LINES WE LIKE
With wellbeing top of mind, we explore how standout
brands highlight health and happiness in their footwear.
Brand execs discuss why the independent retail channel is so
important and how this year has impacted business relationships.
In conversation with women's footwear boutique owner
Summer Allen, whose shop, Valentine Footwear, turns 10 this year.
In our latest consumer survey, we ask shoppers about their current
shopping preferences when it comes to brands, retail and more.
Brands continue to impress, adding new details — from eco
to performance tech — to upgrade tried and true offerings.
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