The footwear industry is ever evolving and this is a particular moment of change, calling for faster production, better product performance and improved sustainability—all while grappling with the fallout from pandemic uncertainty.
In response, the industry is innovating every aspect of product development, merchandising and sales.
Sourcing Journal’s report, Trailblazers, examines how footwear is forging a new path with technology like 3-D printed footwear and fit tools that could both boost performance and profitability.
The report also explores how the need for more responsible inputs is driving material innovation, which in some cases means upcycling consumer waste and in others replacing traditional materials with eco options.