LATEST SHOE STYLES

The video discusses the British Footwear Manufacturers' Federation's preview of shoes for 1974, highlighting a shift from traditional, durable footwear to more trendy styles. It emphasizes the growth in fashion footwear interest and Britain's strong position in shoe manufacturing and exports. The video concludes with a preview of Hardy Amies' spring and summer collection.

What does the British Footwear Manufacturers' Federation's preview signify?

• The decline of British shoe manufacturing

• The rise of sports footwear

• The introduction of waterproof footwear

• The end of the brutal look and the rebirth of the twenties correspondent shoe

What has the tremendous growth of interest in fashion footwear led to?

• An increase in shoe prices

• A move away from old concepts to more trendy designs

• A focus on durable and weatherproof shoes

• A return to traditional shoe designs

What is the current trend in present-day shoes according to the transcript?

• They are made exclusively from leather

• They are designed to last for many years

• They are more trendy and not necessarily durable

• They are focused on comfort over style

What proportion of shoes sold in the country are made in Britain?

• Half of the shoes

• All shoes are imported

• Two out of every three pairs

• One out of every three pairs

Who presents the spring and summer collection at the end of the transcript?

• A local Yorkshire designer

• The British Footwear Manufacturers' Federation

• Hardy Amies

• A famous sports brand