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RETAIL Olympia's Demise ......................................... 6 A look at what caused the once-mighty East Coast retail chain Olympia Sports to file for bankruptcy and close all of its locations. Takeaways & Trends...................................... 8 What's trending at footwear retail chains across the country? Here's a glimpse, of sorts, based on news of note from some of the industry's biggest players. FOOTWEAR Scaling New Heights .................................... 4 Innovative brand initiatives, from ASICS's new gamechanging eco-minded shoe, Gore-Tex's new eco performance membrane and Arc'Teryx's circularity strategy. Freshen Up ....................................................34 Three young brands to keep an eye on, including Ales Grey, Munjoi and Naked. DESIGN Lifestyle 2.0...................................................36 "Wardrobe Casualization" is having a moment, yet when you scratch the surface even just a tiny bit it becomes clear that today's hottest cultural trend has actually been taking shape for decades. Consumer Survey ........................................44 Trend Insight: Comfort and Versatility Top Shoppers' Purchasing Priorities TEAM Diversify or Disappear................................46 An NSGA panel took a hard look at DEI efforts in team sports and what needs to be done. In A Pickle ......................................................48 Are team dealers missing out on the explosive growth in pickleball? On Deck ........................................................52 Baseball and softball are back, back, back — almost — for team dealers in 2022. Month 2021 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 On the Cover: Xelero's Tru athletic recovery sandal, launching in Spring 2023, features TruRecovery underfoot. See page 14. Editorial Director Cara Griffin Art Director Francis Klaess Contributors Suzanne Blecher Michael Jacobsen Judy Leand Mike May Bob McGee Emily Walzer Publisher Jeff Nott jnott@formula4media.com 516-305-4711 Advertising Sam Selvaggio sselvaggio@formula4media.com 212-398-5021 Digital Erica DeSimone edesimone@formula4media.com Subscriptions www.store.formula4media.com 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 yearJan/Feb; Mar/Apr; May/Jun Jul/Aug; Sep/Oct; Nov/Dec sportstyle® is a registered trademark of Formula4 Media, LLC. ©2022 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. www.sportstylemag.com RED HOT RECOVERY DRESSED UP COMFORT The recovery category is evolving and expanding. We spotlight new styles and ask execs about the category's evolution. Page 10 The best new footwear styles fuse fashion and comfort as customers seek more formal options for work, events, travel and more. Page 22 DANSKO/MALENA MOSHN/PULSE