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TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • JULY/AUGUST 2025 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION On the Cover: Florsheim Work's Fleet Work Composite Toe Elastic Work Sneaker is designed for the toughest jobs. This safety toe series features SupaStep Technology and elastic no-tie laces. Shop Talk............................................................................................... 12 Independent retailers tell us what's working and what's keeping them up at night. Driving ROI in Shoe Stores ............................................................... 16 The importance of people and processes is key when it comes to profitability. Beyond Cute & Comfy ....................................................................... 20 Simplicity in shoe design is afoot this season. Innovative Times ................................................................................. 24 The insole category continues to buzz with new developments. Business Report Quarterly ................................................................ 28 Our special section focuses on Q2 results as well as "Retail Resilience." Making a Statement ........................................................................... 40 Sneakers with versatility and style that seamlessly transition for work and play. Boot Book ............................................................................................. 52 The inside scoop on the latest and greatest work, outdoor and everyday boots. Trend Insight ........................................................................................ 68 Consumers weigh in on how they are currently shopping for shoes. Lines We Like ....................................................................................... 74 Three new standout styles, one for the water and two for the trail. Editorial Director Cara Griffin cgriffin@formula4media.com Senior Editor Bob McGee rmcgee@formula4media.com Contributors Suzanne Blecher Alan Miklofsky Emily Walzer Art Director Francis Klaess Digital Erica DeSimone Publisher Jeff Nott jnott@formula4media.com 516-305-4711 Senior Account Manager Troy Leonard 352-207-2347 tleonard@formula4media.com PO Box 23-1318 Great Neck, NY 11023 Footwear Insight Footwear Insight Business Report Quarterly runstyle sportstyle Team Insight Team Insight Extra Textile Insight Subscriptions: formula4media.com. One year, $39.00 in the U.S. Footwear Insight ® is a registered trademark of Formula4 Media, LLC. ©2025 All rights reser ved. The opinions expressed by authors and contributors to Footwear Insight are not necessarily those of the editors or publishers. Footwear Insight is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Articles appearing in Footwear Insight may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the publisher. Footwear Insight Magazine is published bi-monthly: Jan/Feb; Mar/Apr; May/Jun; Jul/Aug; Sep/Oct; and Nov/Dec. Postmaster: Send address changes to Footwear Insight, P.O. Box 23-1318 Great Neck, NY 11023 footwearinsight.com Danner Sorbothane Merry People Glerups SUBSCRIBE HERE! PAGE 52 PAGE 20 PAGE 24 PAGE 40