The latest third-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers are a mixed bag, with some companies beginning to recover from the market disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, while others are continuing to struggle. Jeans giant Levi Strauss & Co returned to profit in the period, while Crocs posted record third-quarter revenue. Under Armour, however, has seen profit drop by more than 60% on last year and Steve Madden has swung to a loss.