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S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine

The S&V Footwear and Leather Goods Magazine is a free monthly digital publication that focuses on the Southern & East African Footwear & Leather Goods industry.

Since its first issue was published in 1935 the publication has been the leading source for news and information relevant to the Southern & East African footwear and leather goods industry. Our editorial staff are well known and respected within the industry and have a depth of industry knowledge and insight honed over many decades. In short we have our finger on the pulse of industry, enabling us to provide current news and information that matters to those involved in the footwear and leather goods trade. Matters related to technology, trade, import, export, manufacturing, design, retail and all other aspects of the industry are reported on regularly, factually and extensively.  

S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol91 No5 May 2025

IN THIS ISSUE:

03 Upfront
- Some ideas to stimulate a recovery in local footwear and leather goods manufacturing.

09 Trends
- Boat shoes: Sales finally climbing in the US, but local suppliers say there’s no uptick here.
- Elan-Polo SA launches a sneaker range made largely from recycled materials.

13 Headlines with Tinashe Mandirahwe
- Skechers going private to compete smarter?

15 Evolution
- Swedish retailer wanted to ensure its European suppliers were a better fit than Far East – SGS assessment programme raised standards of a Macedonian supplier.
- Growing trend in the East towards factories staffed entirely by robots – rest of the world ‘being left behind’.

17 Noticeboard
- Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Ramage, formerly of King Tanning and Apeco, had a zest for life.
- Back in the day: Brian Zyster recalls range building by travel in the 1980s and 90s.



Advertisers in this Issue
Arena Trims (02), East Asian Import & Export (04), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (OFC), Haesloop Agencies (06), Kaytex Belts (09), Leather Finishing Products (12), Saddler Belts (10), SAFLEC (07), S&V Calendar (01), S&V Directory (17), Shotland Packaging (14).

Footwear Industry Articles

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PPE Industry Articles

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