While I predicted that smaller brands would face headwinds, I also think the consumer will become a lot more knowledgeable and will begin to look for products that are made better and more sustainable. Reshoring will become just as important as hype collabs changing the direction of the sneaker industry.
Brands in this video
Sneaker Impact:
https://www.sneakerimpact.com/
J Marie Premium Sneakers
https://www.jmariepremiumsneakers.com/
NinetyNine Products
https://ninetynineproducts.com/
COMUNITYmade
https://www.comunitymade.com/
The Shoe Loop
https://shloop.it/