Footwear Insight

September/October 2022

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TOES TOES NEED NEED S P A C E S P A C E Having room to properly splay toes helps distribute body weight throughout the foot, reduce point pressure, and improve alignment. THIN AIR ® PERFORMANCE ACTIVE COMFORT™ PERFORMANCE Conditions & Features Allows natural toe splay Ultra-thin, breathable top for air flow Conditions & Features Allows natural toe splay Nano-bamboo charcoal cushion in the heel and toe Ultra-thin, breathable top for air flow 844-413-5457 OS1st.com Conditions & Features Allows natural toe splay Nano-bamboo charcoal cushion in the heel and toe Also available in wide sizes WELLNESS™ PERFORMANCE CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE in supporting the 'Walk Test' and other creative tools to stimulate the purchase and give today's consumer the confidence she needs while limiting her risk." Adds Cates, "Many brands are building a strong DTC base in order to sustain the longevity of their product. Although we may have started as a 'comfort novelty,' our Alegria Nation is very consistent. We trust and hope that many of the mentioned programs will help sustain our independent retail base. We need the voice and passion of our independent retailer, and they need brands with depth, history, and iconic comfort." PROPET Communication, product, and partnership, are the three keys to the brand's strategy in the independent retail channel, says Jon Brooking, VP of sales, Propet. Product Highlight: DuroCloud B10 is the brand's Spring 2023 line up of athletic products for both men and women. Styles in the line feature Propet's Durocloud ETPU foam. e styles have extra depth footbeds, Ortholite insoles and breathable uppers made from sustainable wood, bamboo and cotton. Overall, "Propet Footwear is the fit centric, innovative Activ Wellness footwear brand designed to move you," says Brooking. "Whether your next level is getting off the couch, having a day pain free, or you are going aer that extra mile, Propet Footwear is there to meet your 'needs.' Stable, well-fit footwear for every occasion and for every foot. 'Need' footwear that you want to wear. Every product is looked at to ensure that it meets the standard of having Activ Wellness features to make a difference in fit and comfort." Strategic Insight: "When it comes to the partnership [with independent retailers], we want to have the biggest ears in the industry to hear and respond to our partners' pain points and opportunities," says Brooking. "We are launching a new B2b to make ordering easier, we have launched this year new margin protections for our partners, we are also partnering with Locally to reward those investing in our brand with traffic in stores, and we have a host of shipping and margin programs to ensure profitability. Stability comes into play not just with our product but with our partnerships as well. By identifying partner variable costs and pain points we are better able to ensure their profitability. Propet DuroCloud B10 footwearinsight.com

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