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14.
Global numbers
Recent figures show that global
footwear production exceeded 20 billion
pairs for the first time in 2010.
18.
Pride of Portugal
Portuguese fashion designer Miguel
Vieira showcased his spring-summer
2012 collection at GDS recently, which
steps away from his signature
monochrome look to use bright colours.
2. World News
Some recent highlights from around the
world of footwear. For continuous news
coverage of footwear matters, go to
www.footwearbiz.com
every day.
8. Products and Services
Details of innovations from across the
footwear industry.
11.
Brave new world
As tariffs of 70% on imports of
footwear into Mexico from China are
about to cease, Mexican manufacturers
believe an increase in Chinese imports
will affect their businesses.
Front Cover
Sprinter Usain Bolt models the Puma
Faas running shoe.
Image: Karen Fuchs/Puma
4. Footprints
Happenings, people and events.
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