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NEWS & ANALYSIS Key Issues on the Retail Radar ................................................................................................... 4 Retailers already have much to address for the remainder of 2025, and for 2026 as well. How Concerned Should Retailers Be? ..................................................................................... 6 This year, retailers have a delicate and shifting economic landcsape to navigate. Paint By Numbers ......................................................................................................................... 8 A look at facts and figures that tell a story around the industry. FOOTWEAR Freshened Up ...............................................................................................................................10 New options in the recovery category provide a style boost.. Classics & Comfort at Work ......................................................................................................18 Office style regains some tradition. Sneaker style makes a strong impact. MATERIALS Repair, Repurpose, Recycle. .....................................................................................................26 Extending the life of footwear, step by step, around the industry. DESIGN Elevated Comfort ........................................................................................................................32 Brands go beyond softness to achieve ultra-comfort in athleisure and performance apparel. TEAM Girls Got Product! .......................................................................................................................34 The hottest, and technically advanced, products for girls' team sport athletes. One-on-One .................................................................................................................................42 Catching up with Todd Smith, president and CEO, Sports and Fitness Industry Association. Editorial Director Cara Griffin Art Director Francis Klaess Contributors Suzanne Blecher Michael Jacobsen Judy Leand Tom Ryan Bob McGee Emily Walzer Publisher Jeff Nott jnott@formula4media.com 516-305-4711 Advertising Senior Account Manager Troy Leonard 352-207-2347 tleonard@formula4media.com Digital Erica DeSimone edesimone@formula4media.com Subscriptions 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. ©2025 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! Above: Oliver Thomas Wingwoman Comfort Recovery Slip On. On the Cover: Hanes aims to "redefine comfort" with its first-ever cross-category athleisure collection, offering performance features at a value price. MARCH APRIL 2025