Steve Madden saw growth in footwear across its brand portfolio in the third quarter, according to chief executive officer Edward R. Rosenfeld.

Rosenfeld told investors in an earnings conference call Thursday that its “flagship brand Steve Madden led the way with strong growth across footwear , accessories and apparel, as well as in both wholesale and DTC (direct-to-consumer) channels.”

He said that in footwear, the brand had “exceptional growth in casuals, along with strong performance in booties and heels [that] more than offset a decline in tall shaft boots .” The brand also saw success across a wide range of shapes in its handbag category.…