Footwear Insight

26 • Footwear Insight ~ July/August 2022 footwearinsight.com ENJOIYA/SORAIA Enjoiya introduces a sleek, dressy option; the Soraia open- toe, sling back pump that can be worn with skirts, dresses and wide-leg pants, thanks to a 2-1/2-inch sculpted block heel. Black is the strongest color in smooth, nubuck and patent leathers. Fuchsia, canary yellow and bright cobalt provide pop colors, while ivory rounds out the pallet. e padded sock, gore-sling and flexible sole provide an ultra- comfortable experience. MSRP $89.95. RIEKER/DEHLI e Dehli from Rieker makes a subtle statement in a shimmery hue on a synthetic upper with a so padded insole offering comfort. e shoe is built on a proven last, with lightweight long-wearing thermal rubber outsole and strobel construction. It is a comfort shoe that can easily transition into a dressier shoe when needed. MSRP $140. Take Your Pick: DRESSED UP COMFORT OPTIONS a focus of the Spring 2023 collection. Arcopedico as a brand is known for being a great travel shoe, but we shied away from that message during Covid. Now we are happy to get back to that brand message." – Sydney Simas, VP of sales and marketing, Simco Imported Shoes "For Fall/Winter 2022, we remain centered in comfort but are premiering a group of luxe leathers on our wedge bottom that definitely dress up our Sereniti clog silhouette." – Megan Gold, design director, Alegria "Both fashion and comfort are intuitive to ECCO. Over the next seasons, the brand will collectively lean into this dressed up comfort segment by building out our existing franchises of such offering (Modtray and Shape for women, Helsinki and City Tray for men). e brand will launch new products adhering to the overall market need, yet true to the core of the brand—comfort heels for her, hybrid footwear for him; all perfect for dressing up or down, for work or leisure." – Kevin Isbell, studio director, ECCO Studio at the Brooklyn Navy Yard "is is a big trend we're seeing. Vionic has several new styles that address the consumer demand for returning to the office, like the Angelica city sandal (modern style, versatility, comfort) and the Brookell (woven metallic upper for shine and refinement, statement-making buckle). Vionic provides a curated selection of travel-perfect styles, with polished, versatile sandals including the Kaila." – Scott Radabaugh, senior design director, Vionic Dressed Up COMFORT

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