World Footwear & Footwearbiz

28/06/2024

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New York fashion brand co-designs New Balance boot

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New Balance Aimé Leon Dore Talk UK/EUe

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Wearable tech boosts warm-up and recovery

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Nike

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Assocalzaturifici laments difficult first quarter for Italian shoe producers

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Puerto Rico celebrations inspire new adidas Originals shoe

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adidas

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Flat revenues but still a $51bn year for Nike

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Nike

14/06/2024

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Ortholite joins The Conservation Alliance

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OrthoLite

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Running solutions launched by Coats Footwear

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Coats

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IPO will give valuation of around €1.75 billion for Golden Goose

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Golden Goose

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Portugal - Footwear industry invests boldly

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Apiccaps Associação Portuguesa de Calçado

07/06/2024

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Vans taps former Lululemon executive

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Vans

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Designer Brands in optimistic mood

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New warehouse will support growth in ‘crucial’ US market, Puma says

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PUMA Group

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Millet ushers in local and high-tech made trail running shoe

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Champion brand sold for $1.2 billion

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Champion Authentic Brands Group

31/05/2024

Feature Friday
🌾 Reviving the Grasslands with Bison: A New Chapter for Footwear! 🦬

South Dakota's conservation efforts have breathed new life into the grasslands by reintroducing buffalo, and now, Patagonia is giving the leather a second life in their first-ever work boot collection.
Just 200 years ago, millions of , also known as American , roamed the vast grasslands of the US. In less than 50 years, settlers' demands for food and decimated their population to mere hundreds. Thankfully, private individuals, tribes, and the Department of the Interior stepped in, preventing their extinction.
For Dan O'Brien, an author and conservationist, reintroducing bison was an unexpected but crucial step. Initially focused on the peregrine falcon, he discovered that buffalo hooves naturally aerate the soil, promoting grass growth and enriching .
Patagonia’s new work are a testament to this remarkable conservation story, ensuring that nothing goes to waste and celebrating the deep connection between nature and craftsmanship. 🌿👢

A conservation project in South Dakota has brought life back to the grasslands with the reintroduction of buffalo. With ..read more

31/05/2024

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Consumers in France are prepared to pay for good shoes

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Alliance France Cuir

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Hall of fame honour for OrthoLite founder

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OrthoLite

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ISPO Award for next-generation version of Keen sandal

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ISPO KEEN

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Birkenstock lifts forecast amid strong demand

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Birkenstock

24/05/2024

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24/05/2024

Feature Friday
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Authored by Lily Cuthbertson, EEurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre Limitedfins | BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd
The complexity of global supply chains, along with diverse environmental, social, and governance ( ) concerns, often leaves brands and retailers unaware of potential risks. This lack of awareness is frequently due to insufficient traceability or limited knowledge. However, increasing new and upcoming is compelling larger companies to improve traceability in their , extending to raw material sourcing. Furthermore, this legislation is driving companies to establish commitments and share this information with stakeholders and consumers, fostering a more comprehensive approach to ESG responsibilities.

As legislative demands intensify, traceability efforts are expected to become essential components of risk management systems. The insights gained from these projects can be incorporated into ESG reporting, enabling consumers to actively engage in promoting and supporting more socially responsible and environmentally sustainable industries, including .

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24/05/2024

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Latin American Footwear Forum goes ahead in São Paulo

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Abicalçados

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Turnaround required at Vans as VF revenues fall by 10%

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VF Corporation

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Rio Grande do Sul exhibitors grateful for BF Show solidarity

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Cordwainers Footwear awards set for June

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Worshipful Company of Cordwainers

21/05/2024

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17/05/2024

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FERRAGAMO's Q1 Revenue Declines

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BFA appoints new CEO

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British Footwear Association

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Golf shoe sales down but solid quarter from Acushnet

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Geox sales forecast revision

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Pentland names replacement for longstanding Americas president

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Pentland Brands

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Positive start for On

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On

10/05/2024

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Wolverine World Wide Exceeds Expectations in Q1

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Wolverine Worldwide

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Tapestry-Capri deal faces FTC hurdle

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Puma confident of boost in ‘year of sports’

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PUMA Group

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PU innovation inspires OrthoLite appointments

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Faytex joins Weev

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Corp.

10/05/2024

Friday Feature!
Discover the future of footwear with Maria José Ferreira from CTC Portugal - Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre (Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal) /BioShoes4All Consortium, Portugal! (Portuguese Shoes)
The isn't just a buzzword—it's a transformative approach that utilises biological resources like animals, plants, and organic waste to drive sustainable innovation.
Embracing a bio-based economy means tapping into resources to craft , paving the way for a greener, more resilient industry. By reducing reliance on non-renewable materials, it's not just making shoes—it's shaping a circular, future.

Join us in our commitment to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. Let's stride towards sustainable consumption and production patterns, combatting climate change one step at a time.

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Maria José Ferreira, CTCP/BioShoes4All Consortium, Portugal  The bioeconomy covers all sectors and systems..read more

03/05/2024

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Hands-free technology provider signs new UK deal

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Kizik

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Birkenstock opens flagship store in India

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Birkenstock

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First French Hoka store opens in Paris

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HOKA

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Manufacturing jobs are good options for young Europeans, CEC says

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Brooks Running's record Q1

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Brooks Running

03/05/2024

26/04/2024

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Puma moves forward with Re:Suede 2.0

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PUMA Group

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Vivobarefoot taps wilderness expert for ‘survival’ collection.

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Vivobarefoot

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Veja opens first London store

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VEJA

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Portugal surpasses Spain in footwear

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APICCAPS

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JD Sports acquires Hibbett

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JD Sports Fashion Hibbett sports

24/04/2024

Portugal surpasses Spain in footwear
Recent data illustrates Portugal's emergence as the EU's second-largest producer, surpassing Spain by 2 million pairs.

Portugal's output reached 85 million pairs in 2022, growing by 14.4% since 2012, while Spain's fell by 14%. Despite Italy remaining the top producer with 162 million pairs, its sector saw an 18.6% decline since 2012. This highlights a broader slowdown in the European footwear market, which contracted by 19.6% over the past decade.

To continue reading this news story, follow the link:

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Apiccaps

Recent data illustrates Portugal's emergence as the EU's second-largest footwear producer, surpassing Spain by 2..read more

24/04/2024

Vivobarefoot taps wilderness expert for ‘survival’ collection

Footwear brand Vivobarefoot has released the first designs in a collection “curated to empower people to move naturally and harmoniously across the Earth’s five biomes: the jungle, desert, forest, aquatic environments and tundra”.

The Ecological Survival Collection ( ) has been in development since 2013, designed and tested alongside wilderness skills instructor Ben McNutt, local communities, and survival experts.

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Footwear brand Vivobarefoot has released the first designs in a collection “curated to empower people to move..read more

22/04/2024

Sportswear brand Puma has announced the release of a commercial version of its experimental Re:Suede sneaker, the Re:Suede 2.0, which was successfully tested during a two-year pilot project.

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PUMA Royal Smit & Zoon

Sportswear brand Puma has announced the release of a commercial version of its experimental Re:Suede sneaker, the..read more

19/04/2024

Happy Friday! Here's the latest Friday Feature 💥

Join us in advocating for properly fitting safety hashtag for women in the workplace. Emily Soloby, a pioneering safety entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of Juno Jones Safety Boots, the “by women for women” safety footwear company, underscores the need for employers to prioritise the well-being of their female workforce.

In 2023, OSHA proposed revising PPE standards to mandate properly fitting footwear. Ms Soloby emphasises the growing demand for safety footwear tailored to women's feet and the proactive efforts among distributors and employers.

She stresses ongoing communication between employees and employers and the importance of HR and safety departments establishing relationships with brands specialising in women's safety footwear.

Ill-fitting not only discourages its use but also fails to provide adequate protection and may introduce further risks. Let's prioritise the safety and comfort of in the workforce.

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Juno Jones

Safety footwear entrepreneur Emily Soloby is adding her voice to the call for employers to make sure shoes and boots..read more

19/04/2024

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LVMH looks to internal talent for new Balmain CEO

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Solutions for a ‘sustainability transformation’ to go on show from Covestro



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Techtextil

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Salomon CEO departs

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Second BFA sustainability summit comes to an end

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British Footwear Association Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre Limited

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OrthoLite launches Cirql rTPU30 midsole foam

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12/04/2024

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SkillBridge unites footwear, textiles and leather associations

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COTANCE Euroleather

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Rocky Brands publishes first ESG report

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Rocky Brands, Inc..

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Scarpa integrates rescue technology into shoes

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Shoes are the source of stability

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Kering invests €1.3 billion in Milan real estate

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05/04/2024

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Summer events inspire business optimism at JD Sports

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JD Sports Fashion JD Sports SEA

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New president for CTC Groupe

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CTC Groupe

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Puma eyes US gains with LA office

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PUMA Group

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New senior sustainability role at Arc’teryx

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Arc'teryx Arc'teryx Equipment

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Dr Martens doubles down on sustainability

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Dr. Martens plc

25/03/2024

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Lenzing Group doubles down with first joint annual, sustainability report

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PUMA suppliers’ energy conversion key to reaching goals

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APLF returns home

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APLF

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AEC to host Elche trend event with WGSN

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AEC. Asociación Española Componentes Calzado WGSNEspañol

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Columbia’s Tim Boyle to deliver AAFA keynote

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American Apparel & Footwear Association - AAFA

Columbia Sportswear

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The world needs sport more than ever, Decathlon CEO says

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Decathlon Group

15/03/2024

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It’s over for Under Armour CEO after 13 months

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Under Armour

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Ugg picks new APAC ambassador

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UGG Deckers Brands

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On's 'exceptional' sales continue

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Assocalzaturifici re-elects Giovanna Ceolini as president

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Acquisitions take in-house production to 50% for Golden Goose

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Golden Goose

11/03/2024

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Dates for DESMA Schuhmaschinen's next House Fair

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New issue of World Footwear available now

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Report links boot design to ACL injuries in women’s football

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CEO confident despite plummeting revenues at Rocky

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Rocky Brands, Inc.

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Students gain a national platform under Edelman’s watch

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Savannah College of Art and Design Sam Edelman

Students at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, US, have collaborated with US designer to Sam Edelman on ..read more

06/03/2024

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05/03/2024

New Issue now online!
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Welcome to a new issue of World Footwear magazine, in which we present articles that focus on the of the and how it can and should influence the construction of and the of shoes. We also have an update from Portugal’s Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal - Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre on a project to bring more materials into . In Athletic and Outdoor, we examine the reasons why, in spite of all the hard work going on at brands in , the real buzz still comes from performance gains for top athletes. In Safety and Work Shoes, our features cover a Patagonia project that supports soil regeneration and traditional craftsmanship, and ’s experiments with artificial intelligence and the eye-opening design ideas it can generate. Lastly, in Business of Footwear, we explore the challenge the industry faces in meeting European Union regulations and the work the leather manufacturing group PrimeAsia Leather Company is doing to give customers data and other evidence of progress in sustainability. Sadly, this is the last issue of the magazine in which we will be able to rely on the knowledge and expertise of technical editor Philip Lattaway. We thank him for all his hard work and wish him well in what he chooses to do next.

BLOOM Sustainable Materials Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre Limited



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04/03/2024

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01/03/2024

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Bata group joins Leather Working Group

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adidas keeps sale of 2022-era Yeezy stock in-house

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British Footwear Association to host second sustainability summit in April

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New name and focus for SAC

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Endurance athlete signs up as Baffin brand ambassador

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23/02/2024

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Anatomical last informs Inov-8’s latest design

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Stricter rules proposed for footwear waste in EU

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First in-house footwear from Arc'teryx due in March

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Arc'teryx

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Wolverine Worldwide is now “a different company”, CEO says

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Wolverine Worldwide

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The Fundamentals of Footwear provides a clear understanding of what is involved in the production of footwear, illustrates the complexities of the industry, and guides the reader through the manufacturing process. It properly starts with an analysis of the foot, its structure and changing size and shape through life, and then follows every step on the way from choosing the right materials and designs, to completing the finished footwear.

Compiled and edited by an acknowledged shoe expert with over fifty years of personal experience in the industry, it is essential reading for anyone involved with or entering the global footwear chain, from designer to manufacturer, to the retailer and to the twenty-first century consumer who wants a better understanding of that indispensable item of apparel: the shoe.

The Fundamentals of Footwear is profusely illustrated in colour and provides information in an easily assimilated format. Hard cover, 242 pages, A4 (210mmx297) in size.

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