In The Closet.
These Spring 2017 shoe styles present consumers with something they don’t already have in their closets.

Gold Medal Awards
Footwear Insight’s exclusive ratings of
the best sit-and-fit retailers in America.

Casual Tech.
Athletic footwear keeps pace with fitness consumers who love style as much as performance.

The Boot Book
Traditional work boots are evolving and
channeling their inner sneakers.

Office Comfort.
Getting serious at work doesn’t mean we can’t also have comfort and style in our “office” shoes.

Fitness Trends
Bye-bye stilettos. Women are making stylish
sneakers their go-to shoe for everyday wear.

Sole Searching.
Forget uppers. It’s all about the sole nowadays as brands focus on new
designs underfoot.

Going Retro
It’s a footwear fast-forward as brands get retro with modern twists on classic sneaker styles.

Big Ideas and Key Issues.
What will drive the discussion
for everyone in the year ahead?

A Full DECK
Dick’s Sporting Goods is testing a full-service concept in Las Vegas. We take a visit and report back.

BOOT BOOK
Work boots have morphed into high-tech performers that work both on the job or off the clock.

Tonal Trends
Brands are kicking up the color a notch in leather and suede offerings. Subtle, solid tones gain steam.

Service Shoes
The concept of work shoes and where to buy them is evolving as new jobs fuel the service economy.

It's All Material
Texture is an easy way to add interest and give a shoe something special to make it stand out.

Design Evolution
Execs from leading performance footwear brands discuss the new design paradigm.

B Corps Brands
Take a closer look at what it takes and what the benefits are of being certified as B Corps.

BOOT BOOK
Design, construction and materials combine in these 24/7 boot standouts.

THE HIP KIDS
Children’s brands are keeping up with trends
for style-savvy young consumers.

Comfort Connects:
Brands elevate style and design in women’s offerings as the comfort category gets hipper.

Retail Winner: Footwear Insight’s inaugural
Gold Medal Service Award winners are revealed

Walking Guide: Footwear Insight
presents The Retailer’s Guide to
the Walking Category.

Men's Trends: Sporty, sophisticated trends
are driving the men’s footwear category.

Trend Report: It’s harvest season.
Fall 2015 footwear mixes rustic
charm with refined design.

Boot Book: The next generation of consumers
is redefining what it wants from its boots.