Footwear Plus

For more than 60 years, Shoes 4 Comfort has been providing orthopedic shoes and accessories to generations of residents in Silver Spring, MD. For shoppers looking for extended widths and sizes, the stores knowledgeable staff will hook customers up with comfortable styles from the likes of SAS, New Balance, Clarks, Beautifeel, Mephisto, Munro, Ecco and Naot. Orthotics, insoles, foot care products, and diabetic and casual socks are also available. Marguerite Satian, the stores president, says her customers No.

Since 1966, Big N Little Shoes has specialized in size-and-width, support and prescription footwear, offering just the right amount of comfort and style to tots, teens and well-shod adults. Theres even a certified pedorthist on staff-no appointment necessary. The Windy City spot stocks everything from popular picks like Hush Puppies, New Balance and Clarks to kids staples like Stride Rite and Jumping Jacks.

A mix of skate, street and outdoor design creates a unique and enticing collection.

WHEN YOUR BRAND is founded by snowboard legend Jake Burton, cold-weather shoes should be your bread and butter. And while the outdoors are still a part of Gravis design DNA, the companys move to the West Coast from Vermont a few years back threw it full-speed into the skate realm. Today, Gravis creates laidback looks that encompass elements from skate, street and the outdoors.

Driven by apparel trends, a 90s revival and a love for the NBAs starry past, the classic hi-top basketball silo is experiencing a major rebound.

By Mary Avant

Fanatics by the thousands swarmed city streets across America, breaking down police barricades, brawling with each other and those with opposing views, including law enforcement. The riots made headlines around the world. Policemen, in full riot gear, finally had to resort to the use of pepper spray and make mass arrests to quell the angry mobs.

Keen redefines durability with heavy duty construction boot.

KNOWN FOR ITS hybrid outdoor performance products and a signature bump-toe design, Keen is venturing further into the work category under its Utility label for Fall 12, looking to redefine durability in a work boot with the introduction of a patent-pending welt construction in its Wenatchee boot.

Wolverine marks a milestone as its DuraShocks technology celebrates 20 years of punching the clock.

WOLVERINE WILL FTE the 20th anniversary of its DuraShocks series with a new boot for Fall 12. Pairing the brains and brawn of the original with recent technological advances, the brand continues its relentless commitment to making comfortable work and outdoor footwear.

MEET FRDA SALVADOR, a fictional character designers Megan Papay (far left) and Cristina Nelson Palomo craft- ed as the inspiration behind their new line of statement flats and boots. We felt strongly about cre- ating a muse for the line that embodies strength, individu- ality, confidence and power, Papay says.

Dansko expands its mens offering with a fresh take on a classic.

WITH THE FALL 12 launch of its Tacoma, a low-profile clog for men, Dansko aims to appeal to a more urban work force. And while its sure to be a hit with the usual comfort crowd, Creative Director Ann Dittrich expects it to round out the mens assortment, as its polished enough for the office and comfortable enough for everyday wear.

SEBAGO SET OFF on its debut sponsorship of the Quantum Key West Race Week last month, furthering its existing partnership with the Quantum Sailing Team. The Quantum Team is recognized globally as best in class, and to be the provider of its footwear and apparel has been an honor, says Gary Malamet, group vice president and general manager of Sebago.