U.S. leisure footwear sales rose 11% in the Oct. –Dec. period to $4.2 billion from $3.8 billion at retail value, more than offsetting a 2% decline in U.S. performance footwear sales to $1.6 billion from $1.7 billion, according to NPD. Athletic-inspired shoes easily outperformed fashion footwear, which declined 4% overall to $3.8 billion from $3.9 billion. Men’s leisure footwear ... Log in to view full article.