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Month 2021 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 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 runstyle sportstyle Team Insight Team Insight Extra Textile Insight Textile Insight Extra PO Box 23-1318 Great Neck , NY 11023 www.formula4media.com sportstyle® is published 6 times each year: Jan/Feb; Mar/Apr; May/Jun; Jul/Aug; Sep/Oct; Nov/Dec sportstyle® is a registered trademark of Formula4 Media, LLC. ©2023 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 APPAREL COMING UP ACES ............................................................................................................ 6 Women's fitness apparel that is sophisticated and elegant, with looks that win on and off the court. DESIGN CONSUMER SURVEY ...................................................................................................... 16 The value of functional fabrics is resonating with consumers, according to our survey. HEAT WAVE .................................................................................................................... 20 Strides being made in fabric tech can help runners beat the heat. FOOTWEAR RECOVERY TIME! ........................................................................................................... 22 Brands are focused on modern styling and advanced innovation in recovery footwear. LEVELING UP .................................................................................................................. 30 Innovative designs take standout styles from Adidas Terrex, Altra, NB and Vasque to new heights. TEAM COURTSIDE CHATTER .................................................................................................... 32 There's no shortage of pickleball news lately — check out the latest updates. CRACKING THE CODE .................................................................................................... 34 Team dealers weigh the pros and cons of embracing technology in how they do business. CONTENTS On the Cover: Alegria's Rize sneaker for Spring '24 delivers lightweight comfort, support and style, and it features an ultra-lightweight ReBounce EVA outsole. On this page: BlockUV 24:7 top in a Jantzen Moroccan Tiles print.