TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • WINTER 2025 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION
Above: Amphipod Soft-Tech Luxe Handheld.
On the Cover: Brooks Luxe Collection Pocket Sports Bra and Tight.
OUTLOOK 2025 / 12
Wall Street analysts share bullish insight on the category's financial future.
SHOP TALK / 16
Retailers tell us what worked for them in 2024 and what they're hoping for in 2025.
HIGH-TECH, LOW-IMPACT / 22
Textiles that cater to the needs of not only runners, but also the environment.
WOMEN'S STYLE / 26
Highlighting standout women's running apparel, footwear and gear for the year ahead.
THE INSOLE OPPORTUNITY / 38
A look at what's in store for the insole category in 2025.
RIA SUMMIT UPDATE / 42
Big changes are in store for the RIA Summit 2025.
TREND INSIGHT / 46
Our latest consumer survey focuses in on shopping preferences of women runners.
FINISH LINE / 50
Women runners tell us what they wish run specialty stores offered more of.
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