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28. Footwear fundamentals: training
Targeted training can help footwear manufacturers expand the skills
of the workforce.
32. Sports trends for next season
Colourful, retro, luxury and barefoot are some of the important
themes we’ll see in the footwear that brands bring out for the
forthcoming winter season.
36. Only the best will do
Gaitonde is re-inventing itself as a provider of luxury, exclusive, tailor-
made men’s shoes.
18. From roughing brush to laser
New technology is helping prepare soling materials for the application
of adhesive.
22. The name is good
Component brands in the footwear sector are fighting hard to preserve
their own image and intellectual property.
26. Something special inside
High-levels of functionality and customisation are on offer with
footbeds from Brötje.
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40. Essential reading
IBC. Advertiser/Reader Enquiry Service
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