Like so many industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has put the nation's artisanal footwear trade at risk.

At luxury houses, shoes play an integral role in the artistic and commercial success of the company. But they're so much more for the people designing them.

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First class footwear ahead.

These aren't just for tourists and wilderness dads anymore.

Make a glowing statement in brightly-colored, fluorescent-hued shoes.

From slingbacks to slip-ons, this footwear trend will become your go-to this season.

Featuring Eckhaus Latta's Uggs, Bottega Veneta's lug-sole Chelsea boots and more.

They add an instant dose of cool — and practically go with anything.

The Los Angeles-based designer's former boss Marcus Wainwright is an investor.

The proprietary technology behind its "SweetFoam" material will be made available to the entire footwear industry.

The New York-based designer and CFDA Incubator graduate pursued her dreams while juggling other brands and consultant work until just last year.

These are not your typical orthopedic shoes.

Some of which were shown on the spring 2016 runway.