In This Issue
03 Upfront
- A shoe fit for Vlad the Impaler.
- No chaff about straw - is there anyone in SA who can make straw sandals?
- Why promote local manufacturing? Motivations vary from country to country.
03 Doing Things Differently
- Tarzan Shoes: 'If you stagnate, you die.' Answers from John Olde-Olthof.
08 Sector Reports
- Surf & Skate: Wholesale remains a key part of the business model for Boardriders, says Dane Patterson.
- Safety & Security: Lemaitre expands into new terrains.
10 Trends
- Platform shoes, combat boots and the rest: Here's what to expect, explain Kathryn Donoghue of Dangee Carken, Angie Daniel of Foot Focus, and Karen Lewis-Williams of Plum.
11 The U.S. Market
- NPD: Heightened health and wellness focus in retail continues, even as pandemic fears recede.
- NPD: Straight jeans surpass skinny as the best-selling style for US women.
14 Technology
- Archroma launches metal- and halogen-free navy and black acid dyes for sportswear.
- SGS appoints global softlines technical manager
