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NEWS & ANALYSIS Holiday Sales Forecast ............................................................................................................................... 4 Consumer spending for the Holiday season is expected to be up moderately at best. Teen Trends ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 A report on teens' favorite brands and things, including athletic footwear and apparel and online shopping. Supply Chain Uncertainty ......................................................................................................................... 8 Dockworkers contract extension averts crisis for now. DESIGN Fueling Creativity ....................................................................................................................................... 10 A visit to SPOT24 in Paris reveals the influence of urban sports on performance textiles. On Pace Performance ............................................................................................................................... 14 Niche performance apparel brands ushering in fresh design thinking and innovation. FOOTWEAR Everyday Wellness ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Putting healthy feet at the forefront: Brands share new styles and thoughts on footwear for overall body health. TEAM Special Times Ahead ................................................................................................................................. 28 From wrestling and volleyball to track and lacrosse, team dealers are benefitting from year-round participation. On the Cover: Alegria Revl, MSRP $120. The athleisure sneaker has a a breathable Dream Fit knitted upper and a supportive removable footbed for comfort. Plus, it's got an ultra-lightweight ReBounce EVA outsole with durable, slip-resistant rubber tread. Above: Vionic Cove recovery slide, MSRP $85. 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 Digital Erica DeSimone edesimone@formula4media.com Subscriptions www.store.formula4media.com Footwear Insight Footwear Insight Business Report Quarterly runstyle sportstyle Team Insight Team Insight Extra Textile Insight 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. ©2024 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 SUBSCRIBE HERE! SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024