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RUNNING Hustle Heroes ................................... 18 Spotlighting standout essentials from leading brands. We're talking socks, insoles (and laces). Shop Talk........................................... 26 Running specialty retailers share what's impacting their business and talk about leaning into successful strategies from B.C. (Before Covid). Trend Insight ..................................... 28 Our consumer survey digs deep into the minds (and spending habits) of consumers in the running market. OUTDOOR Gearing Up ....................................... 32 Outdoor Insight: Standouts for the Road, Trail, Mountain, Campground and Beyond. DESIGN Circularity Rolls ................................. 38 The outlook is shifting on how the industry works and invests in a sustainable future. Gear Gets Green ............................... 42 Taking a closer look at eco-advances being made in gear and accessories today. Making an Impact ............................. 44 Sustainabilty: The good, the bad, and the effectiveness of climate branding. TEAM Special Menu .................................... 48 How America's team dealers are turning to specialty sports in a post-pandemic world. Month 2021 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 On the Cover: Altra VIA Olympus footwear. 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 ALL ABOUT THE RUN ONE-TWO PUNCH Innovation abounds in the newest performance running shoes, from max-cushion road shoes, to lightweight trail performers to speed demons and super shoes. Page 12. Run Style: These performance apparel pieces deliver a knockout punch for runners with tech and style to spare. Page 4. Recover Brands inov-8 inov-8