Lines We Like

Style Statement

These standouts, available now, are designed to honor the LGBTQ+ community and raise money for a variety of charitable organizations during Pride Month this June.

Reebok Club C 85 Pride.

Instapump Fury Pride from the All Types of Love Collection benefitting the It Gets Better Project.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star from the Pride Footwear collection.

Brooks Tempo Knit Crew from the Run Proud collection.

Teva Flatform Universal Rainbow Pride from the Pride Pack.

Reef slide from the Pride collection benefiting PFLAG National.

Adidas NMD_R1 Pride sneaker, created in partnership with Athlete Ally and Stonewall.

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Retail

COVID-19

Navigating the New Normal

Customer service used to mean a thorough fit process, thoughtful product recommendations and personal attention. We should know: Footwear Insight has been recognizing shops that excel with the Gold Medal Service Award since 2015.‍ Read the full story.

OUTLOOK

Reimagining Trade Shows for the COVID-19 Era

The COVID-19 crisis created seismic change across almost every aspect of the footwear industry — and that included the traditional buying cycle. Faced with retail shutdowns, travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders and product shortages, the ways, hows and whens of... Read the full story.

Forecast

Retailers Look at B-T-S: Walk the Tightrope And Keep Your Eyes Wide Open

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey may have faded into the annals of U.S. history, but there will be plenty of balancing acts to watch this upcoming Back-to-School season as retailers try to figure out a strategy for a B-T-S the likes of which we’ve never experienced before. Read the full story.

Spring '21 Trends

The Sandal Spectrum

As brands look ahead to Spring ’21, they’re planning for a season of opposites. In the wake of the unprecedented disruption the COVID-19 shutdowns caused this Spring, comfort labels are planning for fresh new looks for retailers who... Read the full story.

Lines We Like

Style Statement

These standouts, available now, are designed to honor the LGBTQ+ community and raise money for a variety of charitable organizations during Pride Month this June. Read the full story.

Consumer Survey

The Survey: Shopping After Shutdown

With most areas of the country open or soon to open to shopping, stores are looking to see how consumers will behave. We surveyed 312 shoppers ages 18 to 60 about their expected buying behavior. See the full survey.

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