It really does appear that backwards is the way forwards for many big name brands in terms of new footwear styles. Following on from British brand Hi-Tec’s decision to bring back its 1980s style ‘Hi-Tops’ (see www.footwearbiz.com, January 9, 2008), New Balance recently re-launched its 991 model at the Pitti Immagine Uomo trade show in Florence, Italy.

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