TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION
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Above: K-Swiss Slamm 99. On the Cover: Pictured from the top-scoring stores in this year's Gold Medal Service
Awards: Sarah Stewart, employee, Alan's Shoes; Ted McGreer, owner, Ted's Shoe & Sport; Chris & Kelly Osness,
owners, Treads 'N' Threads; Bryce Anderson, owner, Walking Comfort.
THE FOOTWEAR EYE / 6
New footwear brands; executive shuffle; plus, more industry news & analysis.
Q&A: PROPÉT USA / 14
CEO Brad Gebhard and VP of Sales Jon Brookings discuss Propét USA and its focus in 2024.
STRATEGIC PLANNING / 16
Alan Miklofsky analyzes the strategic planning needed to run a successful business.
SNEAKER STYLE / 18
Exclusive technologies and premium materials are elevating the sneaker game.
GOLD MEDAL SERVICE AWARDS 2023 / 24
Footwear Insight honors the best of the best independent retailers with the Gold Medal
Service Awards for Customer Service.
READY TO RUN / 44
Tech details are taking performance running socks and insoles to a new level.
TREND INSIGHT / 48
In our latest survey, consumers discuss their footwear shopping habits.
LINES WE LIKE / 50
New styles from Irish Setter, Baffin and ASICS stand out from the pack, starting with their soles.
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