footwear
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Run in top gear
Getting into shape is hard work. Monocle selects the most comfortable trainers, useful gadgets and nutritious supplements to help you get fit and improve your running performance.
Fashion
Peru meets Norway in Arne & Carlos's knits, a one-brand campaign to make Canada stylish, and Lodger's managing director gives his take on the future of shoe-shopping.
Heart and sole
The family-owned Spanish shoe brand Camper owns 70 stores and runs a hotel and restaurant, but remains committed to its native roots in Mallorca and its long tradition of quality.
Sure footed
Bontoni shoes takes things slowly, producing just eight pairs a day. Their dedication is helping Montegranaro, Italy’s shoe town, take changes to the global footwear market in its stride.
Step ahead
September’s footwear fair in Milan drew a record number of visitors. But while Italy exported 250 million pairs of shoes in 2006, output has fallen by 30 per cent since.
Running costs
Forefoot striking is the style of most professional runners, yet big brands emphasise the heel. A tiny Colorado trainer company is proving that the big boys need to stay on their toes.
