FROM THE EDITOR Keep Feet Fit!
T
he Society of Shoe Fitters celebrated National Shoe Fitting Week, under the banner Keep Feet ‘Fit’ during week commencing March 24th 2018.
The SSF, which operates on a non-profit basis, wants to raise national awareness of importance well-fitting footwear and the vital service independent shoe retailers provide to the public. If everyone working in shoe shops trained to become professional Shoe
Fitters it could save the NHS thousands of pounds over the coming years, as SSF members already do in a small way, if Government would simply realise the importance of people’s feet in relation to their entire physiology and well- being. Footwear is treated as an accessory, but it is vitally important and the only item of clothing that can seriously damage your health in the long term. Footwear Today Magazine has already pledged its support for the Keep Feet ‘Fit’ - National Shoe Fitting Week - and we hope that the British public will do likewise throughout 2018 year by supporting their local independent shoe shop – use it or lose it! Many exhibitors reported an excellent reception for their brands at this
season’s Moda Show in February 2018, including new business. However, a number of UK footwear retailers were notable by their absence and footfall in some areas appeared less busy than usual. This season the Moda Show was held during the school half term holidays, which may be a contributory factor. You can catch up on our Reviews of this season’s footwear shows in this edition. The London Shoe Show at Kensington’s Copthorne Tara Hotel in March was
well attended. The aisles were busy and on the stands, agents were clearly writing orders and most reported an excellent show season for their brands. The full review will be featured in the May edition. If you didn’t manage to get to the footwear shows this season, check out
our Editor’s Choice pages for our Best In Shows collections of ladies footwear, on pages 24, 26, 28, & 30 We have a fabulous collection of shoes and boots for your lady customers, hand-picked and fresh from the shows. Here’s hoping the weather improves for your Spring and Summer collections, now taking pride of place in your shop windows!
Kind regards,
Cheryl Taylor, Editor, Footwear Today Magazine Tel: 01622 862962 / Mobile: 077518 346996 Email:
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