Page 6 - Footwear

Footwear industry says it lost export orders worth $1 bn due to Covid-19

Says it may require support from government in the form of reduction in GST, especially for footwear priced above Rs 1,000

Brown is the new black in shoes for the aspiring Indian male office goer

Indian males are opting for stylised brogues and heels, while double monk and loafers are making inroads into the formal footwear range dominated thus far by closed-lace Oxfords and Derbys

Growth in premium footwear segment underlines Bata's earnings outlook

Store expansion plans in tier-2, 3 towns will aid top line, margins

Decorative paints and footwear stand out amid slowdown, may remain outliers

Market share gains and focus on product premiumisation are helping these segments

Choosing the right pair of footwear can help prevent many health problems

Choose a shoe with a squared or rounded toe-box

How this Mumbai-based start-up refurbishes old shoes into trendy footwear

The purpose of GreenSole was to create a self-sustaining infrastructure that facilitates the provision of the basic necessity of footwear to everyone by refurbishing discarded shoes

Fit & Proper: Importance of choosing the right footwear

Incorrect or ill-fitting footwear is a recipe to many foot ailments, which catapult into bigger problems if not rectified at the correct stage