Footwear Insight

shopping for boots want fashion and expect comfort and function!" e Rieker Heike ($145) is a lace-up boot that has an optional zipper closure on the side. Smooth leather provides a style component, while an ultra-light and shock absorbing sole makes it a practical option. When it comes to fashion, Allison Tiller, brand and marketing manager at Dingo 1969 is witnessing "bold patterns and a vintage-meets-modern vibe." Customers are "really drawn to that nostalgic feel but with a fresh twist. ey're loving distressed leather, detailed stitching and those retro toe shapes that somehow manage to feel both vintage and totally current." e Dingo 1969 Vagabond ($169.95) gives a nod to the 1970s with clean lines, a sleek prole and colorful leather options including merlot, plantain, tan and brown. A 2 ½ inch heel height keeps the boots wearable and comfortable. n footwearinsight.com July/August 2025 ~ Footwear Insight • 67 1. RIEKER/HEIKE Practical and stylish, this smooth leather lace-up boot ($145) has an optional side zip closure and an ultra-light shock absorbing sole. 2. MYKOS/MARIA Comfort and value rise to the forefront in the Maria boot ($119.99), which features HydroGaard water resistant treatment and OrthoLite insoles. 3. ALIGN/RANGLEY The Rangley Chelsea ($199.95) is waterproof and slip-resistant and has a footbed designed to offer all-day support, balance and body alignment. 4. DINGO 1969/VAGABOND The sleek, retro-influenced Vagabond boots boast rich, colorful leather and a wearable, comfortable heel height. 4 3

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