FROM THE EDITOR Footwear Industry Awards 2021
The Footwear Industry Awards 2021 are open for business! Organised for the Footwear Industry by Datateam Business Media, publisher of Footwear Today Magazine, supported by the British Footwear Association (BFA), Footwear Friends, The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers and the Society of Shoe Fitters (SSF).
For 2021 there is a New Venue, a New Date and a New Theme! The venue location is Guildhall, Northampton and the date 11th November 2021. We are running a ‘Showcase’ for sponsors to showcase their products this is something new to the event and will run at the drink’s reception before the event. We have lots of sponsorship opportunities, so call Rachael on DL: 01622 699185, Mobile: 07736 465266. E-mail
RLyon@datateam.co.uk
What is to be won? The 2021 event will host a diverse range of categories, each designed to recognise every corner of the footwear trade. Whether you are part of an entry level, independent start-up, or a well-known multinational corporation – there is an accolade to acknowledge all contributions to the sector. Early bird prices are available at £199.00 for an individual place. Table of 10 £1,895.00. Again, to book your place, call Rachael on DL: 01622 699185, Mobile: 07736 465266. Email
RLyon@datateam.co.uk
Read more about the Footwear Industry Awards 2021 in this issue.
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Cheryl Taylor Senior Editor
Footwear Today Magazine
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G-Walkers waterproof outdoor footwear combine comfort, modern designs, unsurpassed shock absorption and functionality for todays urban and rural lifestyles and are ideal for walking on city payments or country trails.
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Sponsorship opportunities
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CONTENTS
3 COMMENT AND CONTENTS 4 FOOTWEAR NEWS 8 TRADE SHOW NEWS 10 MICAM PREVIEW 12 SHOWCASE: CAPRICE 14 EXPO: RIVA SCHUH PREVIEW 16 FOOTWEAR FOCUS ROAD TEST: GRISPORT 18 INDEPENDENT FOOTWEAR RETAILER OF THE MONTH 26 EDITOR’S CHOICE MEN’S COMFORT FOOTWEAR 32 SHOWCASE: EL NATURALISTA 29 FASION LAW 30 BEST SELLERS
G-Comfort boots have a distinctive urban look and contemporary design. These waterproof boots made with genuine Yak Tibetan leather combine comfort, modern design and functionality for today’s urban/outdoor lifestyle at an affordable cost.
EDITOR Cheryl Taylor:
cheryltayloreditor@googlemail.com FASHION LAWYER Stephen Sidkin FEATURE WRITERS Henry Harington • Dawn Smith •David Gummers • Vicky Kember • Joe Maggio • Helen Rowland • GROUP SALES MANAGER
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