TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • JULY/AUGUST 2023 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION
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Above: Astral Pisgah. On the Cover: Alegria Sofi.
THE FOOTWEAR EYE / 4
News and analysis about retailers and vendors around the footwear industry.
RETAIL PERFECTIONISTS / 12
We checked in with five of last year's top scoring Gold Medal retailers.
PICKLE POWER / 16
Standout shoes for pickleball, and what consumers need from their footwear.
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS / 20
Alan Miklofsky shares his thoughts on finding a financial formula for independent retail success.
HOW CONSUMERS ARE SHOPPING / 22
Our latest Trend Insight survey asks consumers about their footwear shopping decisions.
CUBICLE STYLE / 26
Office style is-a-changing. A look at new footwear for the cubicle… and beyond.
BOOT BOOK / 36
The Right Stuff: New Boot offerings are hitting on all cylinders.
LINES WE LIKE / 50
It's easy breezy sandal time. Kick back with these four new styles.
