FOOTWEAR NEWS | SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 | VOLUME 70 |

63 MUST BUYSFOR NEXT SEASON

FN picks the must-have shoes in seven key markets. JOHN LOBB’s deck look and BIONDA CASTANA’s polka-dot heel set the tone with throwback styles that take a modern stance.

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INSIDER5 Up Front Je�rey Kalinsky stands his ground when it comes to curating for his retail stores. 8 FN Spy Highlights from London’s runway shows ... Harrods’ Shoe Heaven hosts its o�cial launch.

10 Top Stories Buyers make their pick of Sole Commerce ... Bogs talks new growth strategies.

12 Top Stories Two Ten gives its annual fundraiser a makeover, plus more details about the festivities.

FN MUST BUYS SPRING ’1516 Women’s Globally inspired unusual textures define ladies looks.

24 Juniors’ Unlike their older counterparts, teen shoes favor brighter hues, in moderation and all over. 26 Men’s Extra closet space is in order for men, whose spring options are vibrant and many.

30 Comfort Cutouts and bold tones add new flavor to classic styles.

32 Children’s Snazzy printed kicks and metallic sandals give kids’ silhouettes pizzazz.

34 Outdoor Multitasking footwear make for one (or more) less thing to worry about while exploring nature.

37 Athletic Brands inject bursts of color and new materials to play up sneakers.

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Jeffrey Kalinsky is sticking to his guns.

The founder and president of Jeffrey Inc. has always stayed true to that piece of advice passed down from his late father, well-known independent retailer Morris Kalinsky.

And more than two decades after launching a namesake business, the younger Kalinsky contin-ues to operate it his way. He still stocks stores with personal favorites and puts a major focus on customer service and experience, the part of the business he’s most passionate about.

At the same time, the retailer said he’s embracing the rapidly evolving fashion industry.

“It’s exciting seeing everything change so much and to understand the new challenges. There is something [invigorating] about that,” Kalinsky said during an interview at his New York store during fashion week. “You certainly can’t get complacent.”

Before heading to the Proenza Schouler show, Kalinsky gave Footwear News insight into his business today as he marks 15 years at the helm of Jeffrey New York and 24 years at Jeffrey Atlanta.

It’s a lot different from when he started, but Kalinsky is still just as passionate about his footwear mix. Cur-rently on display: styles from Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Nicholas Kirkwood, Pierre Hardy, Chanel, Céline, Lanvin and Saint Laurent.

Across the brand mix, Kalinsky strives to keep things fresh for customers — even if the rest of the retail pack isn’t moving in the same direction. For example, he’s eyeing a resurgence of the platform style, which has taken a back seat to single soles in the past few sea-sons. “At the end of the last buying trip, platforms just started speaking to me again,” he said. “I’m not saying that customers will want them again for spring, but we are starting to buy them, and if I’m lucky, my customers are going to want that. We might be a little early.”

Among major fashion players, Kalinsky has become known for his unique approach to retailing.

“Jeffrey is a pioneer with a clear and decisive point of view,” said Vira Capeci, Céline’s president, who has known Kalinsky for a decade. “What stands out most about his stores are the tastefully curated selections from each collection, the intensely personal service given by the staff and the ever-present level of perfec-tion in the store merchandising. There is a stamp of Jeffrey in every detail.”

“Jeffrey’s success as a retailer is due to the fact that he knows his client. His buys have a point of view, which makes them unique,” added Cecile Andrau-Martel,

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Just JeffreyMr. Kalinsky sounds off on an unwavering vision for his store, important lessons learned from his father and obsessing over Instagram. BY KRISTEN HENNING

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EVP at Lanvin Inc. “One of my most memorable buying appointments with Je�rey happened about eight years ago in the Lanvin showroom. He brought his father, mother and brother [Barry] with him. The entire experience was so much fun and yet so touching at the same time.”

For Pierre Hardy, who has been working with Kalinsky for a decade, the store has become a personal shopping haunt, in addition to a major partner. “Each time I come into the shop, I buy something,” said Hardy. “Je�rey is very specific and knows exactly what he needs and wants. He has an eye. [The store is] very revolutionary, and as a consumer, it’s perfect.”

Kalinsky’s vision has been fully supported by Nordstrom, which acquired the Je�rey stores in 2005. “They have never tried to influence the way I run the business, and that’s great because the stores have been able to keep their person-alities completely,” Kalinsky said.

Nordstrom is also a supporter of Kalinsky’s charity project: the annual Je�rey Fashion Cares fundraiser for HIV and AIDS awareness, which he has been putting on for the past 22 years.

“It’s simply about giving back to the commu-nities, both in Atlanta and New York,” he said. “To be able to raise in excess of $1 million per year to support these causes is an honor.”

Here, the retailer speaks candidly about the recipe for running successful stores, his rela-tionship with Nordstrom and jumping on the social media bandwagon.

You were a pioneer in New York’s Meatpacking District. What is your take on the neighborhood now?JK: I loved being down here by myself. What I do love [about the neighborhood today] is Hudson River Park and the piers, I’m a fan of the High Line. I’m excited about the opening of the Whit-ney [Museum]. That’s going to be great. In terms of other businesses, it’s all good, and I still like being a destination.

What does the New York luxury consumer want today, and how have they changed?JK: This is terrible, but my business model was never centered on what my customer wants. It has always been on creating the experience I want and putting out the merchandise we want our customers to own. We are all about a point of view.

Talk about the biggest challenge you face as a retailer today.JK: It gets harder and harder to present things from your point of view. You used to be able to go to a footwear manufacturer, and they had 10 colors available. You could change everything

from the last to the material. The customer came to your store and saw a completely di�erent line than what they saw anywhere else. For many rea-sons, you don’t have that choice today. It becomes a little harder to spend your money sometimes.

What do you think is missing from the market?JK: Something that I’m hearing from my custom-ers is to o�er a lot of mid-heel options. I have wanted this for the last five years, but the problem is we don’t see a lot of great options. It’s hard to have a good balance, but we try to o�er [a range].

Describe your merchandising strategy.JK: Our selection of brands is getting smaller, not bigger. We probably do the opposite of what a lot of [retailers] are doing. You read about a lot of people trying to create the biggest shoe floors with the biggest selection and the most SKUs. I just want the things that we love, and what we love isn’t always more. But I want more of what I do love. If I’m loving Céline footwear, I want us to have the largest selection of Céline possible.

Are there any new designers you are watching?JK: The most exciting thing is to marry a relation-ship between a ready-to-wear designer that’s doing accessories. I went gaga over J.W. Anderson in the last four seasons, and I’m taking every op-portunity to buy shoes that we love from him. A designer such as Jonathan can be a major player for shoes and accessories.

How has the New York store evolved over the past few years?JK: I spend very little money on things, I try to be frugal. It seems like in retail, people are constantly redoing their store, but that’s not me. I just took some dressing rooms that haven’t been used in a million years, and we did some construction and put in a new space for accessories. That’s big for me.

How do you make sure you’re staying relevant, then?JK: I’m hyper-concerned with the customer experience in terms of the level of service that we’re pro-viding. [That’s what] I worry about, along with inventory being

at the right level on a daily basis. When I think about the future, it’s not necessarily about expan-sion plans, it’s more about understanding the changing landscape out there. Social media is so much more important today than it was five years ago. We are trying to understand what that might mean for our business, in addition to e-commerce.

Have you personally gotten involved in social media?JK: I’m an Instagram freak. I don’t let a day go by without making sure I don’t miss anything .

Nordstrom acquired you in 2005. How has that relationship grown?JK: [The sale] was the greatest thing I ever did, and they are the best company for me to be owned by. I couldn’t have asked for anything bet-ter. We recently launched e-commerce, and they have been very helpful with that. I’ve learned so much over the nine years [in terms of ] di�erent ways of looking at and analyzing the business.

You decided to move on from your position as EVP of designer merchandising at Nordstrom last year. How involved are you today?JK: I stepped back at Nordstrom to focus on Je�rey. I have a marketing role where I basically pick the product for the designer catalogs, which makes its way to national advertising.

Looking back, what did it mean to grow up in the retail business with your dad?JK: I learned so much from my father. I grew up with a dinner conversation being about the shoes and customers that came in that day. [Retail was]part of my life, so that created a very singular experience that I feel very lucky to have had.

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Spy ranks the top moments from the runways. Best sneaker cameos: Alice Temperley debuted her capsule collection of train-

ers. “I love flat shoes, not just for work, but also to give evening looks a relaxed attitude,” said Temperley, who was wearing them at her show. A departure from her signature dressed-up approach, the low-top Italian-made laceup came in seven different prints and was paired with every look.

With everyone from Cara Delevingne in the front row to her fellow top models on the runway sporting them, retro runners were Burberry’s beat this season. The sneakers (plus a selection of comfort-sole sports sandals) were offered in a number of vivid hues, with contrasting soles and footbeds. The multitasker: Simone Rocha is known for her avant-garde approach to foot-wear classics. This season, she tackled the gamine pointed flat by trimming it in the fluffiest of fur. Not only did they look quite charming, they would also, we imagine, double as a floor duster.

Riskiest runway:The Mary Katrantzou catwalk was covered in what ap-peared to be crushed lava rock but was actually just foam. Good thing for the models, as, again, Gianvito Rossi opted for high heels — multicolored, mixed-media Mary Jane stilet-tos. Say that three times fast.

Return of the platform:It’s been a while since anything but single soles had relevance on the runway. But that will all change for spring ’15 if Tom Ford has his way. At his show, models strutted out in chunky glam-rock styles, elevated with thick heels and ankle straps. Do we sense a shoe sea change ahead?

Loudest call of the wild:

Sophia Webster’s graffiti-clad presentation was entitled “Jungle Is Massive.” With swaying models in full rave regalia and tropicana-themed footwear, the

title certainly did ring true.

Big collaborations:1. Bionda Castana’s satin pumps and peep-toes at Matthew Williamson2. Grenson’s cheerful brogues, loafers and oxfords at Giles3. Manolo Blahnik’s bright white strappy styles for Emilia Wickstead4. Christian Louboutin’s patent and flora Chelsea boots at Jonathan Saunders5. Rupert Sanderson’s saucy strappy heels in patent and snakeskin for Antonio Berardi

Kirkwood’s quote of the week:“Of course I can’t pick a favorite, they are all so different.” — Nicholas Kirkwood on which of his multiple collaborations (patterned sandals at Peter Pilotto, gladiator flats at Erdem, asymmetrical styles at Roksanda Ilincic and painted hosiery boots at Thomas Tait) he thought turned out best this season.

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Paris BoundBon Voyage, New York. Hello, Paris. Ale-jandro Ingelmo will soon enjoy the Pari-sian lifestyle, as he jets off for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s “Americans in Paris” initiative this weekend. There, he will show his spring collection, and he’ll travel with his favorite men’s style, the runner. “It has an easy look and lift, and it makes me a couple inches taller,” joked Ingelmo. Plus, he always makes a stop at restaurant Le Castiglione, for the “best burger,” he said. The designer will be in good company, too. George Esquivel, Misha Nonoo, Marc Alary and Max-well Osborne of Public School, among others, also have a ticket to the program.

Riccardo’s BackThird time’s a charm. Back for their third and final collaboration, Nike and Given-chy’s Riccardo Tisci are teaming up on a line of limited-edition sneakers. The four Air Force 1 styles — set to hit stores on Oct. 16 — range in price from $230 to $340, and include a low-, mid- and high-top style, as well as a women’s sneaker-boot. Just

two days after images were released, singer Ciara posted a picture of herself wearing

the high-tops on Insta-gram, with the caption “#Supa-Chill.”

Island InspirationAngela Scott is still in vacation mode —

so much so that a recent trip to the Caribbean inspired her spring ’15 col-lection. The mix includes The Office

of Angela Scott’s signature monk-strap versions in pinks and yel-lows, as well as newly introduced looks like heeled cut-out boots and platform-sole brogues — a style her husband isn’t a fan of.

“He calls them piggy hooves,” quipped Scott.

GOING TO HEAVEN“It’s a total celebration of shoes,” said Cesare Casadei of Harrods’ brand-new Shoe Heaven space, officially unveiled at a packed London Fashion Week party last week. Manolo Blahnik, Nicholas Kirkwood, Charlotte Olympia Dellal, Sandra Choi, Aquazzura’s Edgardo Osorio and Rupert Sanderson were among the other names on hand. “London needed this, and where better than Harrods to introduce true shoe luxury?” Osorio said. “It feels super-elegant and classic. I love how they’ve retained the art deco elements,” said Dellal. About the black single-sole pointed pumps she wore to offset her animal print, she explained, “I didn’t want to take away from my styles displayed here. Sometimes it’s all about the dress. You’re not go-ing to believe this, but I said to my husband the other day ‘I have no shoes to wear!’”

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NEW YORK — Retailers attending last week’s Sole Commerce here were greeted with an expanded lineup of global names and a more tightly edited product mix.

“My goal has been to raise the quality and expand the international o­ering,” said Leslie Gallin, president of footwear for Advanstar Global LLC, noting that participation from companies in France, Spain and Italy was on the rise. “We want to di­eren-tiate this show from FN Platform.”

Notable overseas exhibitors at the show included Apologie Paris, SI-V Milano and Florence, Italy-based Visconti & Du Reau.

While many retailers were looking for newness, comfort and athletic still ruled the floor. Here, storeowners and vendors sound o­ on the season ahead.

KERRY STEFFENThe House; Millburn, N.J.“We like the fringe bohemian feel

this time around, and some of the metallic and distressed boots look good for us, too. Embel-lished Birkenstock is going to be a big thing for us again this spring. The strappy sandal with the floral print or metal-lic is a fun way to add glitz with the bohemian feel. The show this year feels busy, and there are more people than usual here and in Vegas, so I’m feeling more encouraged with the buys for spring.”

CECI HADAWARIf the Shoe Fits; Orleans, Mass.“I’m looking for a higher-end shoe, with a closed toe for early spring and more comfort with a fashion edge. The Internet is still the big-gest challenge for us. We find that the 20- to 40-year-olds are online early on and negating the big buy

for me. I’m in a more remote area and they used to have to buy from me, and now they don’t have to anymore. I’m focused on the consummate shopper now, not just the local, [since I’m at a resort on Cape Cod].”

TERESA SOROKAAme Ame; New York“Global warming and the unpre-

dictable weather make it hard to decide what you need. I’m still a small retailer, but flash sales and brands not being loyal to pricing makes you hesitant. For me, I started with rain gear, but now I’m focused on the stylish traveler. It’s searching for product that is comfort with style.”

MARIANNE MORALESHeart and Soles; Mount Kisco, N.Y.“We are looking for comfort and style: slip-on sneakers,

espadrilles and shoes with ankle straps.”

JOANNE BROWNTwo Skirts; Telluride, Colo.“This year, we’re seeing a lot more chunky heels and wood heels. Es-padrilles will be big for us in spring, and we’re looking at sneakers with the white rubber soles, too, as we’re seeing a lot of those.”

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CHICAGO — Bogs is making evolu-tion a priority.

The Portland, Ore.-based company, a division of Milwaukee-based Weyco Group, will continue pushing aggressively to develop its successful boot brand into a year-round outdoor business with new categories, plus establish a headquarters in northwest Portland with room to grow.

“We’re enthused about what we have in Bogs and the transformation of the brand,” said John Florsheim, presi-dent and COO of the Weyco Group. “The boot business is very strong for 2014, but we feel that we’ve got a lot of interesting and compelling new product that takes what con-sumers like about Bogs and extends

that into other categories.”“We are at the early stages of our

evolution into a four-season brand,” added Bill Combs, founder and president of the brand.

Under the direction of veteran VP of product Kelly Santos, who joined the company 18 months ago from

Keen, the brand has added winter insulated boots, hiking boots,

and casual leather boots and canvas boots and

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hit retail for fall. And for spring ’15, it is entering the sandal market.

“My overall goal is [figuring out] how we balance this business across men’s, women’s and kids’, seasonally and even regionally in the U.S. [and overseas],” Santos said. “There are more materials, more innovation and more technology being brought

in, but the DNA they’re known for of durability and comfort is always there. We’re totally focusing on com-fort, fit and performance.”

Combs said technical innovation — like the launch of Rebound, a non-compressing midsole material that Bogs will incorporate into almost ev-ery style going forward — will play a big part in the brand’s growth plans.

“Our next big milestone is the launch of our Hudson flip-flop, which is constructed entirely of Rebound. It was one of our best booking styles for spring ’15, and we anticipate a strong reception from consumers at retail.”

Bogs has also been taking steps to make sure its products are getting in front of new consumers.

The brand relaunched its web-site at the beginning of this month, according to director of marketing David Cook. It features mobile-

friendly responsive design and works to better integrate video and tell the technology story of each piece.

Connecting those groups, he said, is the brand’s continuing focus on city farming, which it’s ex-panding this year with broadened urban-farm partnerships in the U.S. and Canada. The firm will also launch new ads this fall.

The initial response to the initia-tives is strong: Sales for the brand rose 36 percent across all trade chan-nels in the second quarter.

Retailers agree that the label is making progress. “We’re excited for some of the casual pieces that have that outdoor function,” said Morgan Bramble, footwear buyer at Salt Lake City-based Backcoun-try.com. “There’s going to be much more we’re going to see from them, and we’re trying to grow into those new categories.”

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BY MARGARET SUTHERLIN

NEW YORK — Two Ten Footwear Foundation is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a new format for its largest fundraiser of the year, set for Dec. 2 at the Marriot Mar-quis Times Square.

In years past, the organization’s gala has combined an awards ceremony and dinner with a cock-tail hour beforehand. This year, however, the events have been split into two: A smaller fundrais-ing dinner and awards ceremony for 300 will be held first, followed by an industry party for 1,600. The fête will feature lounge seating, music and games, and an interac-tive, energetic atmosphere.

“It’s the biggest event for Two Ten ever,” said Neal Newman,

president of the footwear nonprofit. “It’s an entirely new vibe for us and made possible for a number of reasons, not least of which is because [Foot Locker CEO] Ken Hicks is the chair-man of the event.

“People loved the previous event, but it’s a traditional program, and it’s hard to make connections across the room. For this year, we wanted to maximize social time and let people circulate,” he added.

The foundation is also aiming high with a $2.6 million fundrais-ing goal, its largest ever. In 2013, Two Ten collected $2.3 million

from the gala. Newman explained that in the past two years, calls to the Two Ten emergency relief

hotline for issues ranging from medical bill support to career help have more than doubled.

One tradition that isn’t chang-ing at the December event is that Two Ten will honor an outstand-ing member of the footwear community.

Industry veteran Tim O’Donovan, retired chairman and CEO of Wolverine World Wide Inc., will be awarded the Bob Campbell Lifetime Achieve-ment Award. (The honor is present-ed only once every five years.)

“It never even occurred to me that I would get that kind of a call,” O’Donovan said. “I felt extremely fortunate in my career because I was extremely fortunate. Two Ten provided for me a great vehicle to do something that would share that good fortune

with other people.” O’Donovan previously served

as chairman of Two Ten and currently serves as the chair of the committee managing the nonprofit’s endowment. In 2009, Two Ten established the Tim and Karen O’Donovan Endowment Fund to provide support to foot-wear employees. He has also been a longtime supporter of FFANY Shoes on Sale and serves on the board of Spectrum Health hospital system in Michigan.

Blake Krueger — friend, col-league and current Wolverine presi-dent, chairman and CEO — said it was an eas-ily unanimous choice to nominate O’Donovan for the award.

“Most [of us] describe Tim as a true gentleman, one of the smart-est people they’ve met and someone who, in his heart, has always been anchored in giving back,” Krueger said. “Tim has been such a champion of Two Ten over the years.”

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Sling Shot KAREN GALLO’s

back-strap sandal defies daintiness in

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MUST BUYSWOMEN’S

Globe TrotterALTUZARRA shopped the

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Barely There NEWBARK takes the simple slide into evening by adding opulent crystals in mixed tones.

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Gold RushPALTER DELISO’s pointed-toe pump has luxe appeal when detailed in a precious metal.

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On Point MATT BERNSON refreshes the

tapered-toe d’Orsay flat by setting metallic against embossed leather.

Letter Perfect JEAN-MICHEL CAZABAT’s ’20s-inspired T-strapper takes a contemporary turn when updated in textured leather.

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On Scale Towering architectural heels from UNITED NUDE are topped off with mirror touches and spot-on dots.

Trend:

High RisersA suede high-top from

DEL TORO is feminized in bubblegum pink with tone-on-

tone embossing.

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Trend:

Mule DriveThe sleek look is amped up in CHELSEA PARIS’ zigzag print and sprightly colored version.

London CallingThe always-classic oxford

gets a fresh spin in blue from AQUATALIA, featuring mesh

moments and multicolored sole.

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MUST BUYSJUNIORS’

The teen market embraces spring with flirty pops of color, bold jewel embellishments, glitter and more on styles from sensible slip-ons to sky-high stilettos.

Twixt ’n’ Tween

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Bright Bottoms

Pantone-inspired stripes decorate a

cork wedge sandal from ROCKET DOG.

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Hippie Chic MICHAEL ANTONIO adds ’60s beadwork to a strappy stiletto for a then-and-now look.

Gem DandyBC FOOTWEAR goes all out on a simple silver slide with over-the-edge jewels.

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Trend:

Open SeasonDV8 dresses up a traditional espadrille in delicate fire engine red lace.

Water WorksSlides are no longer just a

shower shoe when CIRCUS BY SAM EDELMAN does

the functional look in a funky print.

Trend:

Glitter GirlA retro-inspired platinum d’Orsay pump from KRISTIN CAVALLARI BY CHINESE LAUNDRY sparkles and shines.

On BoardA skater slip-on gets a girly spin in a mixed-media floral and raffia style by PINK & PEPPER.

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MUST BUYSMEN’S

Men will continue to expand their footwear wardrobes this spring

with everything from fun, colorful takes on classic chukkas and espadrilles

to athletic-inspired runners and low-tops.

Male Room

Buckle UpThe traditional monk strap steps out

of its comfort zone with a BED STU reinterpretation in casual chambray.

Trend:

X Axis MARNI modernizes the

crisscross sandal with a graphic striped sole in black and white.

Trend:

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Neon SignBURBERRY PRORSUM takes on ’80s color pops, updating a runner style with a pointed toe.

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MUST BUYSMEN’S

Office DepotThe black lace-up dress shoe is

given a touch of attitude via DIOR HOMME’s clunky stapled style.

Match SetGUCCI adds a touch of luxe to the white low-top court shoe detailed in subtle croc leather.

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Rope TricksCAMINANDO turns a classic espadrille peasant-chic by interpreting it in rich ruby red suede.

Trend:

Rosy GlowEven boys can blush as CALVIN KLEIN

toughens up the soft hue with a bulky hiker style.

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Of the ClothSATORISAN pays homage to the iconic Chuck Taylor by dressing it up in printed linen with a leather trim.

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MUST BUYSCOMFORT

EasyDoes It

Trend:

Formula OnePATRICIA GREEN elevates

the status of the driving moc by adding a tone-on-tone trim to a green-with-

envy version.

Swing ShiftTHIERRY RABOTIN harks back to the ’40s for a curvy wedge slingback with choked-up vamp and demure peekaboo toe.

Vendors are taking stock of comfort classics this spring, updating the iconic ballet flat, driving moc and huarache with a fresh color palette and proportions.

Trend:

Roman TimesThe gladiator sandal is revisited in BIRKENSTOCK’s decadent gilded version with signature contoured footbed.

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Trend:

Man PowerThe oxford opens up for summer in MARCHEZ VOUS BLUE’s cutout look with natural cork upper.

Fiesta WearBORN pays homage to

huaraches by adding spice to the artisanal feel with a

colorful weave.

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Lined UpA classic thong

earns its stripes when ANNE KLEIN SPORT

wraps the upper in bold multicolored bands.

Trend:

Snake CharmerBEAUTIFEEL’s exotic-print sneaker with patent toe cap and velvet laces

feminizes an athletic standard.

Boot CutThe style holds its own year-round when lightened by COBB HILL in supple nubuck with airy geometric perforations.

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MUST BUYSCHILDREN’S

Spring’s biggest adult trends, from espadrilles to crochet accents, are reinterpreted in the smallest of sizes.

YouthGroups

Trend:

Neutral TerritoryKhaki grounds

this SEE KAI RUN sneaker, accented

with bright pops of blue and gray.

Trend:

Tribal BeatsA black-and-white ethnic print strikes the right note on SAM EDELMAN’s simple slip-on.

Trend:

Cool CamouflageOverlaid graphics put a new twist

on a perennial pattern for this ELEMENTS BY NINA high-top.

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Pretty in PinkREPORT takes a shine to spring’s freshest metallic finish, rose gold, on this delicate d’Orsay flat.

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Good JeansWith its spunky star print, KEDS’ classic denim sneaker is anything but basic.

Trend:

Boot Up

FLORSHEIM evolves the classic chukka with an electric-blue outsole and laces.

Trend:

Upon ReflectionGold accents add sophistication to NINE WEST’s ankle-cuff sandal.

Going DigitalSKECHERS’ skate shoe,

detailed with an edgy photo-real print,

captures one of the season’s coolest

trends.

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MUST BUYSOUTDOOR

From water-friendly sport sandals and boat shoes to hikers, this

season’s outdoor looks strive for peak performance and strong

visual appeal.

Adventure Seekers

Trend:

Seamless TransitionARC’TERYX makes its first foray into footwear, debuting a men’s hiking and trekking boot that marries a rugged shell with a Gore-Tex inner bootie.

Train TimeTHE NORTH FACE takes on

outdoor with a lightweight women’s look featuring protective toe cap and

Pebax cradle for stability.

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Stylish SportTEVA recasts the outdoor classic Original Universal sandal for men in premium leather.

Mostly MeshCOLUMBIA takes

summertime ventilation to the edge with its breezy version of a classic vulcanized oxford for women.

Get WetUnderfoot drainage, a grippy outsole and full protection make ADIDAS OUTDOOR’s unisex’s camo-print boat shoe a performance piece.

Trend:

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Trail HeadsMERRELL’s low-cut speed hike shoe for men boasts a sticky Vibram outsole and a climbing-inspired toe.

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Walk It OffStyles designed for comfortable support on a long ramble get a chic upgrade in a sleek men’s leather sneaker from HI-TEC.

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Lime JuiceNEW BALANCE accents classic heather with bold neon on its Fresh Foam Zante men’s style.

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MUST BUYSATHLETIC

From performance to fashion, this season’s round

of joggers and court looks play up color and material.

Pro Active

Test PatternBROOKS’ updated Pure Connect style for women marries a graphic upper with a streamlined, lightweight construction.

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Detail WorkNuanced gray-blue is an understated canvas for stitching on OLIBERTÉ’s women’s sneaker.

White on White A sophisticated exotic print upgrades a men’s street-smart runner from CREATIVE RECREATION.

Easy Access The perennial slip-on is cooler than ever when detailed with a cozy wool upper in a WOOLRICH women’s style.

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Foot Path ASICS’ trail runner for women features

rugged lugs and a neoprene collar to

keep athletes on course.

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Trend:

Film Noir Black is anything but

basic when it shows up in rich leather on

K-SWISS’ clean-cut men’s court style.

Jog Along CLAE’s take on the red-hot runner for men features smooth leathers and sophisticated color pops.

Trend:

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