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APPAREL Active Style .......................................................................................................................... 08 Technical performance with a fashion focus. Active standouts for the gym, studio, trail and beyond. Outdoor Eye ......................................................................................................................... 16 New apparel products for the active outdoor set. FOOTWEAR Sneaker Style ....................................................................................................................... 26 The latest sneaker styles combine a cool factor to go along with innovative tech. Ready for Anything .............................................................................................................. 32 Socks and insoles that get the job done on any occasion. Footwear Materials ............................................................................................................. 34 The latest material innovations elevate not only how footwear functions but also how it feels. DESIGN Future Fabrics ...................................................................................................................... 38 A new design dress code: Innovating layers of performance refinement and eco responsibility. Trend Insight ........................................................................................................................ 44 How supply chain related trends are influencing shopping expectations and buying decision-making. TEAM Headwear Head-Ache ......................................................................................................... 46 The team sports business is dealing with supply chain issues this spring season. Sock Talk .............................................................................................................................. 48 Our hosiery vendor roundtable discussion focuses on supply chain issues. Labor Pains .......................................................................................................................... 52 Having trouble hiring and keeping good workers? You are not alone. Month 2021 Fila: Bevans Park Collection Picture Organic: Mohorra Jacket Editorial Director Cara Griffin Art Director Francis Klaess Contributors 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 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 MARCH/APRIL 2022 On the Cover: Performance style for the trail. ECCO's BIOM 2.1 LOW TEX footwear features three independent layers combined to create a lightweight, breathable and comfortable upper. It has a soft- stretch sock construction, a unique ribbon lacing structure and a semi-transparent mesh. An OrthoLite UltraLite insole offers lightweight, high-performance comfort. BIOM Technology encourages the foot to move more naturally and efficiently, and has an anatomical fit, plus a low profile. MSRP $150.