Keeping pace

Head-to-toe solution: Athleticism is increasingly prominent, with Tan highlighting South-East Asia’s significant growth opportunity in footwear.

DURING a performance for the 1983 television special Motown 25, Michael Jackson famously mesmerised audiences with his moonwalk, deftly executed in a pair of classic black leather penny loafers, no less.

Many who knew Jackson understood his inarguable need for perfection, exemplified by his swift-yet-seamless dance moves. But far less has been said about the role of his footwear in carrying his iconic performances.