TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS
January/February 2026
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BOOT BOOK
What’s Cooking in 2026
What’s cooking in 2026: A look at the upcoming year’s “perfect boot recipes.”
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Comfort
RAISING THE BAR ON COMFORT
Footwear brands up the feel-good quotient with new materials and technologies.
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RETAIL
2026 Wish List
Gold Medal Service Award winning retailers tell us what’s on their wish lists for the year ahead.
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BUSINESS REPORT QUARTERLY
MORE DOUBLE-DIGIT GAINS FOR MARKETS
Special section: Footwear Insight Business Report Quarterly analyzing Q4.
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BUSINESS INSIGHT
Why Vendor–Retailer Conversations Keep Missing the Point (and How to Fix Them)
Q&A
BOA Technology
In the work boot category, BOA fits right in.
Trend Insight
How Consumers Shop for boots
In our latest survey, we look at how consumers shop for boots… and more.
Letter From The Publisher
Talking Points
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. The in-person, face-to-face connections you get while attending trade shows and conferences cannot be replaced.
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