TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • FALL 2024 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION
Above: Ciele Cold Weather Collection apparel. On the Cover: Altra FWD VIA footwear.
STARTING LINE / 6
News and analysis about brands and retailers around the running industry.
INTO THE FUTURE / 12
Three design innovation trends to watch in 2025: Climate, Circularity and Customization.
SHOP TALK / 20
Outlook 2025: Retailers weigh in on three key questions.
RIA Q&A / 24
Terry Schalow, RIA Executive Director, updates us on the RIA Product Data Collaborative.
WHAT'S NEW? WHAT'S NEXT / 26
Standout new products, trends and tech setting the pace in the running market.
TALKING FOOTWEAR TRENDS / 38
Brands share insight on the trends that will drive the running footwear market in 2025.
RUNNING CONSUMER SURVEY / 44
In our latest Trend Insight, runners tell us what they love (and what they don't).
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