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Yoga Style Evolution

The word `Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” meaning “to join” or “to unite.” It is meant to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. The practice dates back to 2700 BC India. As it moved West at the end of the 19th century, yoga became more deeply influenced by Western spiritual and religious

Good Vibes

Get on your feet! Brands are pulling out all the stops when it comes to shoes that walk the walk when it comes to healthy living. But what exactly are the ingredients in a good wellness shoe? There are several key traits, according to footwear brand execs, with support being at the top of the list.

Good Vibes

Get on your feet! Brands are pulling out all the stops when it comes to shoes that walk the walk when it comes to healthy living. But what exactly are the ingredients in a good wellness shoe?

Nailed It

With climate change happening, women occupying more industry jobs and individuals seeking out clothing and footwear that is more comfortable to wear, brands are hustling to accommodate today’s market trends. To find out what’s working in workwear, we talked with three brands getting the job done.

Stylish Vibes

On mountain or off, these star outdoor performers have the stylish vibes and innovative technology to make them shine bright.

Weather Report

It is not unusual anymore for one day to be 70 degrees, and the next, snowing. Sometimes it can seem as if seasons have disappeared. A walk or ride to work can be completely different than the trek home, temperature and sunlight-wise.

New Year, New Boots

Tell them what you want. Consumers are raising their voices about what is fit for their feet. Whether for work or outdoor activities, the boots in our closet circa 2019 just aren’t cutting it any longer.

Weather Report

It is not unusual anymore for one day to be 70 degrees, and the next, snowing. Sometimes it can seem as if seasons have disappeared. A walk or ride to work can be completely different than the trek home, temperature and sunlight-wise.

Forward Motion

Planning for the future of outdoor footwear in 2023 means considering climate, sustainability and crossover appeal.

Hustle Heroes

If you’re holding out for a hero product in the hosiery, insole or laces realm for 2023, we’ve got some top picks that are sure to make a splash. Here, brands reveal their best of the best, and give us a peek at some 2023 standouts.

Gear Gets Green

When it comes to sustainability in certain categories, the small things can sometimes be overlooked. We’ve burrowed into the nooks and crevasses of the outdoor and athletic industries to find what eco-advances are being made in gear and accessories today.

Red Hot Recovery

The recovery category is expanding and evolving. We spotlight new products and ask execs “what makes a ‘recovery shoe’ to you and who needs to own one?”

Dressed up Comfort

Consumers have decided that now is the time to refresh their wardrobes and purchase new shoes for weddings, parties, excursions and work. The best new styles fuse fashion and comfort as customers seek more formal options.

Red Hot Recovery

The recovery category is expanding and evolving. We spotlight new products and ask execs “what makes a ‘recovery shoe’ to you and who needs to own one?”

Dressed Up Comfort

Consumers have decided that now is the time to refresh their wardrobes and purchase new shoes for weddings, parties, excursions and work. The best new styles fuse fashion and comfort as customers seek more formal options.

Trend Tracking In House

Using trend forecasting firms is nothing new for apparel and footwear companies. But often before those thought-provoking presentation decks are prepared, fabric and technology suppliers/marketers already know what’s next.

Peak Performers

Built to outlast the everchanging outdoor elements, the Kari Traa Voss Hiking Jacket features a water-repellent treatment, partial mesh lining and ventilation zips for extra breathability. A long cut dropped back hem, weather-sealed construction seams and adjustable hood keep rain out...

In the Studio

If you have an innovative product idea, now is the time to take advantage of industry opportunities. Cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Brooklyn and Austin all have fashion incubators.

24/7 Mountain Lifestyle

Combining the support of a hiking boot with the agility of a trail running shoe, the TX Hike Mid GTX is designed for off-road terrain.

Incubator Innovators

If you have an innovative product idea, now is the time to take advantage of industry opportunities. Cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Brooklyn and Austin all have fashion incubators.

Perfect Combo

Today’s hybrid lifestyles have consumers looking for performance in their comfort shoes and comfort in their performance shoes. Need a shoe that works for everything from the trail to the office? No problem.

24/7 Mountain Lifestyle

From lightweight hikers to sturdy sandals, these footwear styles reach new heights.

Walk This Way

Since the onset of the pandemic, walking during free/leisure time has become the most important outdoor activity for consumers. With the world opening up, it looks to continue. Recent data shows that not only are people walking for fitness, they are also walking for longer amounts of time, too.

Outdoor Style

Do-everything performance apparel for anything from the trail to town, and beyond.

Walk This Way

Since the onset of the pandemic, walking during free/leisure time has become the most important outdoor activity for consumers. With the world opening up, it looks to continue.