Where do you shop for your footwear?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Not affiliated
with
brick-and-mortar
Single
brand
specific
Affiliated
with
brick & mortar
Department
Store
Sporting
Goods Store
Brand
Specific Store
Sports
Specialty
Store
Mass
Merchant
Independent/
Comfort
Shoe Store
Fashion
Footwear
Boutique
How would you describe the dress at your
office or workplace?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Casual Business
Casual
Uniform I work
from home
Business
Formal
At work, how much time do you spend on your
feet compared to sitting at a desk?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
On my feet
all of the time
On my feet
most of the time
On my feet
some of the time
Mostly sitting
at a desk
What are the attributes you most look for in
your footwear for work?
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Comfort Style Durability Versatility Safety
features
Degree of
formality
Do you prefer athletic-inspired footwear over
traditional dress or casual shoes for work?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
A mix of both Traditional
dress or casual shoes
Athletic-inspired
styles
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Their knowledge
about the product
If they assess my
specific needs
Their personal experience
using the product
The store's
reputation
Whether they explain
the benefits clearly
I rely on my own
research instead
None of the above
influence my trust
What factors influence your trust in a retail store associate's recommendation?
*Foot type, activity level, etc.
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