TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • JULY/AUGUST 2024 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION
Above: Rieker Deborah boot.
On the Cover: Milwaukee Boot Co., Rieker, revere, KLOGS, Puma Safety and Skechers.
THE FOOTWEAR EYE / 6
A roundup of brand and retail happenings from around the industry.
3 RETAIL ISSUES TO WATCH / 14
Retailers face both new and recurring issues as the second half of 2024 takes hold.
TOP PICKLEBALL SHOES / 18
A look at standout new footwear designed for the court's hottest sport.
THE BOOT BOOK / 22
Comfort Kick: For both work and play, feel-good boots reign supreme.
WORKPLACE FOOTWEAR EVOLUTION / 32
Versatility and comfort rule, from the office to the healthcare world.
BUSINESS INSIGHT / 38
Alan Miklofsky pens an article in support of NST membership.
CONSUMER SURVEY / 40
In our latest edition of Trend Insight, consumers talk sneaker style & more.
LINES WE LIKE / 42
Three everyday hero footwear styles, each with their own story to tell.
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