TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION
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THE FOOTWEAR EYE / 6
News and analysis from around the footwear industry.
ECO INNOVATION / 16
PSUDO is creating a buzz, and Blumaka is on a mission.
RECOVERY TIME / 20
Advanced innovation and modern styling in recovery footwear.
POWER IN PARTNERSHIP / 26
Spotlighting brands committed to partnerships with independent retailers.
LEBO'S AT 100 / 44
A family-owned retail institution celebrates a century in business.
TREND INSIGHT / 47
We ask consumers questions about footwear shopping in our latest survey.
OUTSOURCING TALENT / 48
In his latest column, Alan Miklofsky makes the case for outsourcing talent.
LINES WE LIKE / 50
Innovative design from New Balance, Altra, Vasque and Adidas Terrex.