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

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.

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.

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.

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?”

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?”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

When production workers needed some positive reinforcement during WWII, Rosie the Riveter reminded employees to give it their all. In today’s volatile society, it feels like we can all use a similar morale boost.

In the life of a brand, companies make many attempts to meet specific, long-term goals. While the road may wind, the ultimate endpoint is to sell, sell, sell. We’ve chatted up some top industry executives to see what they are doing now...

New Boots for 2022 Boast an Increased Focus on Sustainability, Along with a Continued Focus on Hybrid Styles and Innovation in Comfort and Performance.

Backpacks – and the materials that anchor them – are getting an upgrade. Textiles are becoming increasingly sophisticated in the latest pack offerings, for both casual adventurers and hardcore outdoorists — they are high performance, lightweight and sustainable.

With more consumers diving into outdoor activities, packs – and the materials that anchor them – are getting an upgrade. Textiles are increasingly sophisticated in terms of lighter weight, higher performance and overall sustainability. We tap 5 brands featuring new packs that elevate the category.

What has become clear, as we navigate through trying times, is that communication will be key in the footwear industry for 2022. Here is what we have heard from industry executives regarding challenges, opportunities and trends for 2022.

Not your average running apparel offerings — these new products all have unique stories to tell. And they are on trend for 2022 with elements ranging from advanced technical fabrics, inclusive sizing and eco-conscious materials to stylish design.

We recently caught up with a couple of eco experts who are doing important work in developing new ways to improve textile recycling and the problem of waste along with identifying new material alternatives that are better for the environment.