CONTENTS
WF
20.
Comfortable feet
Finding the right combination of
properties to create a comfortable shoe
is a top priority for footwear
manufacturers.
24.
Success in India
Some people predict that India’s
footwear industry could rival China’s as
a driving force. A significant company in
this success story is the Harman Group.
28.
Shoes go digital
New technological possibilities in
footwear design mean that computers
are now an everyday part of the shoe
industry.
32.
The barefoot debate
Outdoor footwear brand Merrell has
teamed up with Vibram for its own line
of minimalist shoes, suggesting that the
success of the barefoot trend has only
just begun.
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36.
Shoes go lightweight
Why more and more brands are striving
to design lighter shoes.
40. Essential reading
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