UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended   September 30, 2007
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[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the transition period from  __________ to ________


                         Commission File Number 0-23702
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                               STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
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             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


            Delaware                                    13-3588231
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(State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)


52-16 Barnett Avenue, Long Island City, New York            11104
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(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code          (718) 446-1800
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X]   No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [ ]   Accelerated filer [X]   Non-accelerated filer [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ]  No [X]

As of November 6, 2007, the latest practicable date, there were 20,086,316
shares of common stock, $.0001 par value, outstanding.



                               STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
                                    FORM 10-Q
                                QUARTERLY REPORT
                               September 30, 2007


                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):

         Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets .............................  1

         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations ...................  2

         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ...................  3

         Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ....  4

ITEM 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis
         of Financial Condition and Results of Operations .................. 14

ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ........ 23

ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures ........................................... 23

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  Legal Proceedings ................................................. 24

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors ...................................................... 24

ITEM 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds ....... 24

ITEM 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities ................................... 25

ITEM 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ............... 25

ITEM 5.  Other Information ................................................. 25

ITEM 6.  Exhibits .......................................................... 25

         Signatures ........................................................ 27





PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

                                                                               September 30,      December 31,     September 30,
                                                                                   2007              2006              2006
                                                                               --------------    --------------    --------------
                                                                                (unaudited)                         (unaudited)
                                                                                                          
ASSETS
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                                                   $       24,632    $       19,204    $       43,356
   Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,603, $1,009 and $2,681                  6,810             7,317             6,539
   Due from factor, net of allowances of $8,970, $11,499 and $11,355                   51,994            40,208            52,652
   Note receivable - related party                                                      3,000                --                --
   Inventories                                                                         36,265            33,660            35,736
   Marketable securities - available for sale                                          39,061            72,542            50,457
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                            6,393             5,929             5,855
   Prepaid taxes                                                                        9,270             1,084             2,457
   Deferred taxes                                                                       7,528             8,099             5,509
                                                                               --------------    --------------    --------------

        Total current assets                                                          184,953           188,043           202,561

Property and equipment, net                                                            25,705            22,842            22,089
Deferred taxes                                                                          6,419             6,794             5,321
Deposits and other                                                                      3,276             2,965             1,703
Marketable securities - available for sale                                             15,487            17,139            18,643
Goodwill - net                                                                         11,269             6,465             6,975
Intangibles - net                                                                      10,639             7,144             7,487
                                                                               --------------    --------------    --------------

        Total Assets                                                           $      257,748    $      251,392    $      264,779
                                                                               ==============    ==============    ==============

LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable                                                            $       24,354            12,784    $       18,196
   Accrued expenses                                                                    14,115            14,056            14,557
   Accrued incentive compensation                                                       5,879             9,492             7,231
                                                                               --------------    --------------    --------------
        Total current liabilities                                                      44,348            36,332            39,984

Deferred rent                                                                           3,425             3,136             3,535
                                                                               --------------    --------------    --------------

        Total Liabilities                                                              47,773            39,468            43,519
                                                                               --------------    --------------    --------------

Commitments, contingencies and other

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock - $.0001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized;
   none issued; Series A Junior Participating preferred stock -
   $.0001 par value, 60 shares authorized; none issued
Common stock - $.0001 par value, 90,000 shares authorized, 25,739,
   24,806 and 24,721 shares issued, 20,077,  21,106 and  21,021 outstanding                 3                 2                 2
Additional paid-in capital                                                            129,253           112,692           110,739
Retained earnings                                                                     164,551           133,561           145,041
Other comprehensive loss:
   Unrealized (loss) on marketable securities                                             (48)             (641)             (832)
Treasury stock - 5,662,  3,700 and 3,700 shares at cost                               (83,784)          (33,690)          (33,690)
                                                                               --------------    --------------    --------------

        Total Stockholder's Equity                                                    209,975           211,924           221,260
                                                                               --------------    --------------    --------------

        Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                             $      257,748    $      251,392    $      264,779
                                                                               ==============    ==============    ==============

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements - unaudited                                               1






STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

                                                              Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                                                                 September 30,               September 30,
                                                           ------------------------    ------------------------
                                                              2007          2006          2007          2006
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                                                         
Net sales:
   Wholesale                                               $   85,998    $   91,751    $  246,913    $  270,927
   Retail                                                      27,397        31,489        81,392        90,128
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

                                                              113,395       123,240       328,305       361,055
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Cost of sales:
   Wholesale                                                   54,906        57,020       159,104       165,514
   Retail                                                      11,671        15,197        34,769        43,680
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

                                                               66,577        72,217       193,873       209,194
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Gross profit:
   Wholesale                                                   31,092        34,731        87,809       105,413
   Retail                                                      15,726        16,292        46,623        46,448
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

                                                               46,818        51,023       134,432       151,861

Commission and licensing fee income - net                       4,335         3,850        15,450        10,437
Operating expenses                                            (38,352)      (32,999)     (103,922)     (100,654)
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Income from operations                                         12,801        21,874        45,960        61,644
Interest and other income, net                                    671           715         2,384         1,628
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Income before provision for income taxes                       13,472        22,589        48,344        63,272
Provision for income taxes                                      2,533         9,942        17,354        27,069
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Net income                                                 $   10,939    $   12,647    $   30,990    $   36,203
                                                           ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

Basic income per share                                     $     0.52    $     0.61    $     1.49    $     1.74
                                                           ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

Diluted income per share                                   $     0.52    $     0.57    $     1.43    $     1.64
                                                           ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding               20,863        20,880        20,832        20,850
Effect of dilutive securities - options/restricted stock          356         1,256           775         1,178
                                                           ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding             21,219        22,136        21,607        22,028
                                                           ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements - unaudited                             2






Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited) (in thousands)

                                                                                               Nine Months Ended
                                                                                                 September 30,
                                                                                         ----------------------------
                                                                                             2007            2006
                                                                                         ------------    ------------
                                                                                                   
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income                                                                            $     30,990    $     36,203
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                                                             5,842           4,722
      Loss on disposal of fixed assets                                                            600           1,858
      Deferred taxes                                                                              514              --
      Non-cash compensation                                                                     3,450           1,452
      Provision for bad debts                                                                    (935)          5,214
      Deferred rent expense                                                                       289             268
      Realized loss on marketable securities                                                      588             825
      Changes in:
        Accounts receivable                                                                    (1,087)         (3,168)
        Due from factor                                                                        (9,257)        (23,075)
        Notes receivable - related party                                                       (3,000)             --
        Inventories                                                                            (2,605)         (1,441)
        Prepaid expenses, prepaid taxes, deposits and other assets                             (8,930)         (2,126)
        Accounts payable and other accrued expenses                                             7,259           4,100
                                                                                         ------------    ------------

           Net cash provided by operating activities                                           23,718          24,832
                                                                                         ------------    ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
   Purchase of property and equipment                                                          (7,894)         (7,116)
   Purchase of marketable securities                                                          (35,340)        (19,867)
   Sale/redemption of marketable securities                                                    70,910          16,996
   Acquisition, net of cash acquired                                                           (8,983)        (15,404)
                                                                                         ------------    ------------

           Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                                 18,693         (25,391)
                                                                                         ------------    ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
   Proceeds from options exercised                                                              5,154           5,781
   Tax benefit from exercise of options                                                         7,957           3,556
   Purchase of treasury stock                                                                 (50,094)         (8,264)
                                                                                         ------------    ------------

           Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                (36,983)          1,073
                                                                                         ------------    ------------

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                       5,428             514
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period                                                19,204          42,842
                                                                                         ------------    ------------

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period                                                $     24,632    $     43,356
                                                                                         ============    ============

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements - unaudited                                   3




STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)

NOTE A - BASIS OF REPORTING

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted in the
United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and pursuant
to the rules and  regulations  of the Securities  and Exchange  Commission  (the
"SEC").  Accordingly,  they do not include all of the  information and footnotes
required  by  GAAP  for  complete  financial  statements.   In  the  opinion  of
management, the accompanying statements include all adjustments (consisting only
of normal recurring items) that are considered necessary for a fair presentation
of the  financial  position of Steven  Madden,  Ltd. and its  subsidiaries  (the
"Company")  and the  results of its  operations  and cash flows for the  periods
presented.  The results of its operations for the three- and nine-month  periods
ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results
for the full year. It is suggested  that these  financial  statements be read in
conjunction with the financial  statements and related  disclosures for the year
ended December 31, 2006 included in the Annual Report of Steven Madden,  Ltd. on
Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 9, 2007.


NOTE B - USE OF ESTIMATES

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with GAAP  requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and  liabilities  and disclosure of contingent  assets and liabilities at
the date of the  financial  statements  and the reported  amounts of revenue and
expenses  during the reporting  period.  Actual  results could differ from those
estimates.

The significant areas involving  management estimates include allowances for bad
debts, returns and customer chargebacks.  The Company provides reserves on trade
accounts  receivables for future customer  chargebacks and markdown  allowances,
discounts,  returns and other  miscellaneous  compliance related deductions that
relate  to  the  current  period  sales.  The  Company   evaluates   anticipated
chargebacks by reviewing several performance  indicators of its major customers.
These performance  indicators,  which include retailers'  inventory levels, sell
through rates and gross margin  levels,  are analyzed by key account  executives
and the  Vice  President  of  Wholesale  Sales to  estimate  the  amount  of the
anticipated customer allowance.


NOTE C - RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain prior period  amounts have been  reclassified  to conform to the current
period presentation.


NOTE D - NOTE RECEIVABLE - RELATED PARTY

On June 25,  2007,  the Company  made a loan to Steve  Madden,  its Creative and
Design  Chief and a  principal  shareholder  of the  Company,  in the  amount of
$3,000,  in order for Mr. Madden to exercise options that were due to expire and
hold the underlying Company stock. Mr. Madden executed a secured promissory note
in favor of the Company  that bears  interest at an annual rate of 8% and is due
on the  earlier of the date Mr.  Madden  ceases to be employed by the Company or
December 31, 2007.  Pursuant to a pledge  agreement  between the Company and Mr.
Madden, the note is secured by 510,000 shares of the Company's common stock.


NOTE E - MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Marketable  securities  consist primarily of corporate and municipal bonds, U.S.
treasury notes and government  asset-backed  securities with maturities  greater
than  three  months  and up to five  years  at the time of  purchase  as well as
marketable  equity  securities.   These  securities,  which  are  classified  as
available-for-sale,  are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses,
net of any tax effect,  reported in  shareholders'  equity as accumulated  other
comprehensive income (loss).  Amortization of premiums and discounts is included
in  interest  income and is not  material.  The values of these  securities  may
fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates and credit risk.

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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


NOTE F - INVENTORIES

Inventories,  which consist of finished goods on hand and in transit, are stated
at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.


NOTE G - REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company  recognizes  revenue on  wholesale  sales when  products are shipped
pursuant to its  standard  terms which are freight on board (FOB)  warehouse  or
when  products  are  delivered  to the  consolidators  as per the  terms  of the
customers'   purchase  order.   Sales  reductions  for  anticipated   discounts,
allowances  and  other  deductions  are  recognized  when  sales  are  recorded.
Customers  retain the right to  replacement  of the product for poor  quality or
improper or short shipments,  which have  historically  been immaterial.  Retail
sales are  recognized  when the  payment  is  received  from  customers  and are
recorded net of returns.  The Company also generates commission income acting as
a  buying  agent  by  arranging  to  manufacture  private  label  shoes  to  the
specifications  of its clients.  The Company's revenue includes partial recovery
of its  design,  product  and  development  costs for the  services  provided to
certain  suppliers in  connection  with the Company's  private  label  business.
Commission revenue and product and development cost recoveries are recognized as
earned when title of the product transfers from the manufacturer to the customer
and is reported on a net basis after deducting operating expenses.

The  Company   licenses  its   trademarks   for  use  in  connection   with  the
manufacturing,  marketing  and  sale of cold  weather  accessories,  sunglasses,
eyewear,  outerwear,  watches,  dresses  and  children's  apparel.  The  license
agreements   require  the  licensee  to  pay  the  Company  a  royalty  and,  in
substantially all of the agreements, an advertising fee based on the higher of a
minimum  or a net sales  percentage  as defined in the  various  agreements.  In
addition,  under the terms of retail selling  agreements,  most of the Company's
international  distributors are required to pay the Company a royalty based on a
percentage  of net sales,  in addition to a commission  on the  purchases of the
Company's  products.  Licensing  revenue is recognized on the basis of net sales
reported by the licensees and/or  international  distributors minimum guaranteed
royalties,  if higher. In substantially all of the Company's license agreements,
the minimum guaranteed royalty is earned and payable on a quarterly basis.


NOTE H - TAXES COLLECTED FROM CUSTOMERS

In June of 2006, the FASB issued  Emerging  Issues Task Force 06-03,  "How Taxes
Collected  from  Customers and Remitted to  Governmental  Authorities  Should Be
Presented in the Income Statement" ("EITF 06-03"). The consensus reached in EITF
06-03  allows  companies  to adopt a policy of  presenting  taxes in the  income
statement on either a gross basis  (included in revenues and costs) or net basis
(excluded  from  revenues).  Taxes within the scope of EITF 06-03 would  include
taxes that are imposed on a revenue transaction between a seller and a customer,
for example, sales taxes, use taxes,  value-added taxes and some types of excise
taxes. The Company has consistently  recorded all taxes within the scope of EITF
06-03 on a net basis.


NOTE I - SALES DEDUCTIONS

The  Company  supports  retailers'  initiatives  to  maximize  the  sales of its
products on the retail floor by subsidizing  the co-op  advertising  programs of
such  retailers,   providing  them  with  inventory   markdown   allowances  and
participating  in various other  marketing  initiatives of its major  customers.
Such  expenses  are  reflected  in  the  Condensed   Consolidated  Statement  of
Operations as deductions to sales.  For the three- and nine-month  periods ended
September  30, 2007,  the total  deduction  to net sales for these  expenses was
$11,118  and  $30,799,  respectively,  as compared to $9,675 and $24,980 for the
comparable periods in 2006.

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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


NOTE J - COST OF SALES

All costs  incurred to bring  finished  products to the  Company's  distribution
center and, in the Retail Division, the costs to bring products to the Company's
stores, are included in the cost of sales line on the Consolidated  Statement of
Operations.  These include the cost of finished products,  purchase commissions,
letter of credit fees,  brokerage fees,  sample expenses,  custom duty,  inbound
freight,  royalty payments on licensed  products,  labels and product packaging.
All warehouse  and  distribution  costs  related to the  Wholesale  Division and
freight to customers,  if any, are included in the operating  expenses line item
of the Company's Condensed Consolidated  Statement of Operations.  The Company's
gross margins may not be comparable to other  companies in the industry  because
some companies may include  warehouse and  distribution  costs as a component of
cost of sales, while other companies report on the same basis as the Company and
include them in operating expenses.


NOTE K - NET INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK

Basic income per share is based on the weighted  average number of common shares
outstanding  during the period.  Diluted income per share reflects the potential
dilution  assuming  common  shares were issued upon the exercise of  outstanding
options  and the  proceeds  thereof  were used to  purchase  outstanding  common
shares.  Diluted income per share also reflects the unvested and unissued shares
promised to employees that have a dilutive effect. In addition, diluted earnings
per share includes the amount of  unrecognized  share-based  compensation  costs
attributed to future services and the amount of tax benefits, if any, that would
be credited to Additional Paid In Capital assuming the exercise of options.  For
both the three- and nine-month  periods ended September 30, 2007,  300,000 stock
options have been excluded from the calculation because inclusion of such shares
would be anti-dilutive. No stock options have been excluded from the calculation
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.


NOTE L - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

In March 2006,  the Board of Directors  approved the Steven  Madden,  Ltd. Stock
Incentive  Plan (the  "Plan")  under which  nonqualified  stock  options,  stock
appreciation  rights,  performance  shares,  restricted stock, other stock-based
awards  and   performance-based   cash  awards  may  be  granted  to  employees,
consultants and non-employee  directors.  The shareholders  approved the Plan on
May 26,  2006.  The  number of shares  that may be issued or used under the Plan
cannot exceed 1,200,000  shares.  On May 25, 2007, the stockholders  approved an
amendment  to the Plan to  increase  the  maximum  number of shares  that may be
issued under the Plan to 1,550,000. The following table summarizes the number of
Common Stock shares  authorized  for use in the Plan,  the amount of stock-based
awards  issued  (net of expired  or  cancelled)  and the amount of Common  Stock
available for the grant of stock-based awards under the Plan:


         Common Stock authorized                                     1,550,000

         Stock- based awards granted net of expired or
         cancelled                                                     910,000
                                                                  ------------
         Common Stock available for grant of stock -based
         awards as of September 30, 2007                               640,000
                                                                  ============

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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


Note L - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

Total equity-based compensation for the three and nine months ended September 30
is as follows:




                                            Three Months Ended               Nine Months Ended
                                               September 30,                   September 30,
                                       ----------------------------    ----------------------------
                                           2007            2006            2007            2006
                                       ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------
                                                                           
         Restricted stock              $      1,036    $        768    $      3,262    $      1,331
         Stock options                          125              --             188             121
                                       ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------
              Total                    $      1,161    $        768    $      3,450    $      1,452
                                       ============    ============    ============    ============



Such compensation is included in operating  expenses on the Company's  Condensed
Consolidated  Statements of Operations.  The Company realized a tax benefit from
the exercise of stock  options of $7,957 and $3,556 during the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Stock Options

During the three- and nine-month  periods ended  September 30, 2007,  there were
30,000 and 825,000  options  exercised with a total  intrinsic value of $865 and
$20,771, respectively,  compared to 312,000 and 467,000 options exercised with a
total intrinsic value of $6,680 and $8,444 for the corresponding periods of last
year. No options vested during the three- and nine-month periods ended September
30, 2007, as compared to 30,000 options with a weighted  average  exercise price
of $11.84 that vested during the first nine months of last year. As of September
30, 2007,  there were 300,000  unvested options with a weighted average exercise
price of $47.50  and an  average  vesting  period of 1.6  years.  There  were no
unvested options as of September 30, 2006.

The Company  estimates the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing  model, which requires several assumptions.  The expected term of
the options  represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based
on the historical experience of similar awards.  Expected volatility is based on
the historical volatility of the Company's stock. The risk free interest rate is
based on the U.S.  Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. With
the  exception  of special  dividends  paid in  November  of 2005 and 2006,  the
Company  historically  has not paid  regular  dividends  and  thus the  expected
dividend rate is assumed to be zero. The weighted  average fair value of options
granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was approximately  $5.01
using the  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model  assuming a volatility of 37%, a
risk free interest rate of 4.73%, an expected life of 3.13 years and no dividend
yield.

Activity relating to stock options granted under the Company's plans and outside
the plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is as follows:



`                                                                        Weighted
                                                         Weighted         Average
                                                          Average        Remaining       Aggregate
                                         Number of       Exercise       Contractual      Intrinsic
                                           Shares          Price           Term           Value
                                       ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------
                                                                             
Outstanding at January 1, 2007            1,396,000    $       8.75
Granted                                     300,000           47.50
Exercised                                  (825,000)           6.25
Cancelled/Forfeited                              --              --
                                       ------------    ------------

Outstanding at September 30, 2007           871,000    $      24.48             5.1    $      3,750
                                       ============    ============    ============    ============

Exercisable at September 30, 2007           571,000    $      12.38             6.4    $      3,750
                                       ============    ============    ============    ============


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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


Note L - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

Restricted Stock

The following table summarizes  restricted stock activity during the nine months
ended September 30, 2007:


                                                               Weighted Average
                                                   Number of    Fair Value at
                                                    Shares        Grant Date
                                                 ------------    ------------
         Non-vested at January 1, 2007                391,000    $      32.07
         Granted                                      225,000           30.02
         Vested                                      (108,000)          32.24
         Forfeited                                     (7,000)          34.05
                                                 ------------
         Non-vested at September 30, 2007             501,000    $      31.09
                                                 ============


As of September 30, 2007, there was $12,898 of total  unrecognized  compensation
cost related to restricted  stock awards  granted  under the Plan.  This cost is
expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 3.2 years.  During the year
ended  December 31, 2006,  165,000  restricted  stock awards were granted to the
Company's  Creative and Design Chief.  The Company  determines the fair value of
its restricted stock awards based on the market price of its common stock on the
date of grant.


NOTE M - ACQUISITIONS

Compo Enhancements

On May 16, 2007,  the Company  acquired all of the equity  interest of privately
held Compo  Enhancements,  LLC  ("Compo").  Compo was  founded in late 2005 as a
third  party  provider  of  e-commerce  solutions  for the  Company.  Management
believes  that the  acquisition  enables  the  Company  to fully  integrate  its
e-commerce  business into the Company's  Retail  Division and operate its online
business  internally.  The  acquisition  was  completed for a  consideration  of
$8,982,  inclusive of transaction  costs,  subject to adjustments  which include
certain earn-out provisions based on the Company's financial performance through
2012. The fair values  assigned to tangible and intangible  assets  acquired and
liabilities assumed are based on management's estimates and assumptions, as well
as third-party  independent  valuations.  On a preliminary basis, as of June 30,
2007, the Company allocated $3,800 to the value of customer relationships,  $930
to the value of a  non-compete  agreement  and $4,437 to goodwill.  In September
2007,  the  Company  waived the  working  capital  adjustment  provision  in the
purchase agreement.  As a result, goodwill was increased to $4,804. The value of
customer  relationships  is being  amortized over ten years and the  non-compete
agreement is being  amortized  over the  five-year  life of the  agreement.  The
results of operations  of Compo have been  included in the  Company's  Condensed
Consolidated  Statements  of  Operations  from  the  date  of  the  acquisition.
Unaudited pro forma information related to this acquisition is not included,  as
the impact of this  transaction  is not material to the  Company's  consolidated
results. In connection with the acquisition, Jeffrey Silverman, founder, CEO and
42% owner of Compo, has been appointed President of the Company. Mr. Silverman's
contract,  which expires on December 31, 2009,  provides for an annual salary of
$600 and an annual bonus based on EBIT. In addition,  Mr.  Silverman was granted
150,000  stock options with an exercise  price of $45 and an additional  150,000
stock options with an exercise price of $50, all of which vest over three years.

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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


NOTE M - ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)

Daniel M. Friedman

On  February  7,  2006,  the  Company  acquired  all of the equity  interest  of
privately held Daniel M. Friedman and Associates,  Inc. and D.M.F. International
(collectively,  "Daniel M. Friedman").  Founded in 1995, Daniel M. Friedman is a
manufacturer and distributor of name brand fashion handbags and accessories. The
acquisition was completed for a consideration of $18,710,  including transaction
costs plus certain earn-out provisions based on financial  performance beginning
2008 through 2010.  On April 10, 2007,  an amendment to the agreement  shortened
the  earn-out  period by one year  through  December  31, 2008 and  advanced the
earn-out payments from 2008 to 2007. The resulting future earn-out payments will
be charged to goodwill.

The fair  values  assigned  to  tangible  and  intangible  assets  acquired  and
liabilities assumed are based on management's estimates and assumptions, as well
as third-party independent valuations.  The total preliminary purchase price has
been allocated as follows:

         Current assets                                           $      9,772
         Property, plant and equipment                                     289
         Deposits                                                           62
         Intangible assets                                               8,400
         Goodwill                                                        4,918
         Liabilities assumed                                            (4,731)
                                                                  ------------

         Net assets acquired                                      $     18,710
                                                                  ============


The  results of  operations  of Daniel M.  Friedman  have been  included  in the
Company's Condensed  Consolidated  Statements of Operations from the date of the
acquisition.  The  following pro forma  information  presents the results of the
Company's  operations  as though the  Daniel M.  Friedman  acquisition  had been
completed as of the first day of the nine months ended September 30, 2006 below:


         Net sales                                                $    365,087
         Operating income                                               62,339
         Net income                                                     36,584
         Basic earnings per share                                 $       1.75
         Diluted earnings per share                               $       1.66


NOTE N- GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007:



                                       ------------Wholesale-------                    Net carrying
                                          Women's       Accessories       Retail          amount
                                       ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------
                                                                           
Balance at January 1, 2007             $      1,547    $      4,918    $          0    $      6,465
Acquisition of Compo                              0               0           4,804           4,804
                                       ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------
Balance at September 30, 2007          $      1,547    $      4,918    $      4,804    $     11,269
                                       ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------


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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


NOTE N- GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)

The following table details  identifiable  intangible assets as of September 30,
2007:




                                         Estimated                     Accumulated     Net carrying
                                           lives        Cost basis     Amortization       amount
                                       ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------
                                                                           
Trade name                                  6 years    $        200    $         56    $        144
Customer relationships                     10 years           6,400             579           5,821
License agreements                        3-6 years           5,600           1,790           3,810
Non-compete agreement                       5 years             930              78             852
Other                                       3 years              14               2              12
                                                       ------------    ------------    ------------
                                                       $     13,144    $      2,505    $     10,639
                                                       ------------    ------------    ------------


The  estimated  future  amortization  expense  of  purchased  intangibles  as of
September 30, 2007 is as follows:


         2007 (remaining three months)                 $        490
         2008                                                 1,962
         2009                                                 1,859
         2010                                                 1,856
         2011                                                 1,381
         Thereafter                                           3,091
                                                       ------------
                                                       $     10,639
                                                       ============


NOTE O - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive  income for the three and nine month periods  ended  September 30,
2007, after considering other comprehensive income, including unrealized gain on
marketable  securities of $209 and $593, was $11,148 and $31,583,  respectively.
For the comparable  periods ended September 30, 2006,  after  considering  other
comprehensive  gain on  marketable  securities  of $344 and $467,  comprehensive
income was $12,991 and $36,670, respectively.


NOTE P - INCOME TAXES

Changes in the Company's  geographic  sales mix combined with revisions in state
and local tax law prompted the Company to re-evaluate its tax filing strategies.
As a result of such changes,  the Company has  determined  that electing to file
each of the New York State and New York City tax  returns  on a  combined  basis
would  maximize the tax benefits to the Company.  The election to file  combined
returns has reduced the Company's  expected  effective tax rate to approximately
40.0% in 2007 from 42.8% in 2006. The Company filed combined returns in 2006 and
was able to amend New York State and New York City returns for 2003 through 2005
resulting in an additional  one-time tax benefit recognized in the third quarter
of 2007.  The true-up of the tax  provision for the first six months of the year
which  was  based on an  effective  tax rate of 42%  resulted  in an  additional
one-time  benefit  in the  current  quarter  of 2007.  A  reconciliation  of the
Company's  effective  tax rate  for the  three-  and  nine-month  periods  ended
September 30, 2007 is as follows:

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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


NOTE P - INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)




                                                                      Three months      Nine months
                                                                         ended             ended
                                                                      September 30,    September 30,
                                                                     --------------    --------------
                                                                                         
Effective tax rate as of September 30, 2006                                    44.0%             42.8%

Reduction of state and local effective tax rates from filing
combined New York State and New York City returns
     - net of federal income tax benefit                                       (4.0)             (2.8)
                                                                     --------------    --------------

Expected effective tax rate as of September 30, 2007                           40.0              40.0
One-time reductions to effective tax rate:
     True-up of 2006 tax provision                                            (13.3)             (2.8)
     Refund due on amended returns                                             (5.2)             (1.1)
     True-up of the six month period ended June 30, 2007                       (2.7)             (0.2)
                                                                     --------------    --------------
Effective tax rate as of September 30, 2007                                    18.8%             35.9%
                                                                     ==============    ==============



The Company currently expects that the effective tax rate for the fourth quarter
of 2007 will remain at approximately 40%, however, the actual effective tax rate
for the fourth quarter and the year may be different.

Effective  January 1, 2007, the Company  adopted the provisions of the Financial
Accounting  Standards  Board ("FASB")  Interpretation  No. 48,  "Accounting  for
Uncertainty  In Income Taxes" ("FIN 48"),  which  addresses the  accounting  for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements in accordance
with FASB  Statement  No. 109,  "Accounting  for Income  Taxes." FIN 48 provides
guidance  on  the  financial  statement  recognition  and  measurement  of a tax
position taken on the Company's tax return.  Pursuant to FIN 48, the Company has
opted to classify  interest and  penalties  that would  accrue  according to the
provisions  of  relevant  tax  law  as  income  tax  expense  on  the  Condensed
Consolidated  Statements of  Operations.  The Company  determines  the amount of
interest  expense to be recognized by applying the applicable  statutory rate of
interest to the  difference  between the tax position  recognized  in accordance
with FIN 48 and the amount  previously  taken or  expected  to be taken on a tax
return.  As required by FIN 48, the Company  applied the  "more-likely-than-not"
recognition  threshold to all tax positions at the adoption date, which resulted
in no required  adjustment  to the opening  balance of  retained  earnings.  The
adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material  impact on the  Company's  results of
operations  and earnings per share.  The  Company's  tax years 2003 through 2006
remain open to examination for most taxing authorities.


NOTE Q - RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards
No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements"  ("SFAS No. 157"). SFAS No. 157 clarifies the
principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants
would use when  pricing  an asset or  liability  and  establishes  a fair  value
hierarchy that  prioritizes the information  used to develop those  assumptions.
Under the standard,  fair value  measurements  would be separately  disclosed by
level within the fair value  hierarchy.  SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim
periods within those fiscal years,  with early adoption  permitted.  The Company
has not yet determined the impact,  if any, that the  implementation of SFAS No.
157 will have on its results of operations or financial condition.

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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


NOTE Q - RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS  (CONTINUED)

In February 2007, the FASB issued  Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards
No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial  Liabilities"
("SFAS  No.  159").  SFAS No. 159  permits  entities  to choose to measure  many
financial  instruments  and  certain  other  items  at fair  value  that are not
currently  required  to be measured  at fair  value.  SFAS 159 also  establishes
presentation  and  disclosure  requirements  designed to facilitate  comparisons
between entities that chose different measurement  attributes for similar assets
and liabilities.  SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial  statements issued for
fiscal  years  beginning  after  November  15,  2007.  The  Company  has not yet
determined the impact, if any, that the implementation of SFAS No. 159 will have
on its results of operations or financial condition.


NOTE R - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER

Legal proceedings:

         (a)      On August 10, 2005, the U.S.  Customs  Department  ("Customs")
                  issued a report that asserts that  certain  commissions  which
                  the Company treated as "buying agents' commissions" (which are
                  non-dutiable)   should  be   treated   as   "selling   agents'
                  commissions"  and hence are dutiable.  In the report,  Customs
                  estimates  that the Company had  underpaid  duties  during the
                  calendar  years of 1998  through 2004 in the amount of $1,051.
                  As of June 30, 2007,  based on discussions with legal counsel,
                  the  Company   believed  that  the  liability  in  this  case,
                  including   interest,   was  not  likely  to  exceed   $1,500.
                  Accordingly,  as of December  31, 2006 the Company  recorded a
                  reserve of $1,500. In September of 2007,  Customs notified the
                  Company that it had finalized its  assessment of the underpaid
                  duties to be $1,400. Pursuant to this assessment, the Company,
                  with  the  advice  of  legal  counsel,  has  re-evaluated  the
                  liability in the case,  including interest and penalties,  and
                  believes that it is not likely to exceed  $2,700.  The Company
                  increased  its reserve by $1,208 in the third quarter of 2007.
                  Such  reserve is  subject  to change to reflect  the status of
                  this matter.

         (b)      The  Company has been named as a  defendant  in certain  other
                  lawsuits in the normal  course of business.  In the opinion of
                  management,   after   consulting   with  legal  counsel,   the
                  liabilities,  if any,  resulting from these matters should not
                  have a material effect on the Company's  financial position or
                  results  of  operations.  It is the  policy of  management  to
                  disclose the amount or range of reasonably  possible losses in
                  excess of recorded amounts.


Note S - Operating Segment Information

The  Company's  reportable  segments  are  primarily  based on  methods  used to
distribute its products. The wholesale segment,  through sales to department and
specialty stores, and the retail segment, through the operation of retail stores
and the website,  derive revenue from sales of branded women's,  men's and kid's
footwear and  accessories.  In addition,  the wholesale  segment has a licensing
program that extends the Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden and Stevies brands
to accessories  and  ready-to-wear  apparel.  The first cost segment  represents
activities of a subsidiary which earns commissions for serving as a buying agent
to mass-market  merchandisers,  shoe chains and other  off-price  retailers with
respect to their procurement of private label shoes.

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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
September 30, 2007
($ in thousands except share and per share data)


NOTE S - OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)





                             -------------Wholesale Segments----------     Total
                               Women's        Men's        Accessories   Wholesale       Retail       First Cost    Consolidated
                             -----------    -----------    -----------  -----------    -----------    -----------   ------------
                                                                                                
Quarter ended,
September 30, 2007:
  Net sales to external
     customers               $    58,004    $    15,203    $    12,791  $    85,998    $    27,397                   $    113,395
  Gross profit                    21,039          5,936          4,117       31,092         15,726                         46,818
  Commissions and
     licensing fees - net            771             --           --            771             --    $     3,564           4,335
  Income (loss) from
     operations                    7,475          2,375            821       10,671         (1,434)         3,564          12,801
  Segment assets             $   135,059    $    21,594    $    23,582  $   180,235    $    51,120    $    26,393    $    257,748
  Capital expenditures                                                  $     1,459    $     1,885    $        --    $      3,344

September 30, 2006:
  Net sales to external
     customers               $    62,789    $    16,253    $    12,709  $    91,751    $    31,489                   $    123,240
  Gross profit                    25,034          7,028          2,669       34,731         16,292                         51,023
  Commissions and
     licensing fees - net            733             --             --          733             --    $     3,117           3,850
  Income (loss) from
     operations                   13,879          3,290           (216)      16,953          1,804          3,117          21,874
  Segment assets             $   161,837    $    19,236    $    23,289  $   204,362    $    43,068    $    17,349    $    264,779
  Capital expenditures                                                  $     1,181    $     1,487    $        --    $      2,668




                             -------------Wholesale Segments----------     Total
                               Women's        Men's        Accessories   Wholesale       Retail       First Cost    Consolidated
                             -----------    -----------    -----------  -----------    -----------    -----------   ------------
                                                                                                
Nine months ended,
September 30, 2007:
  Net sales to external
     customers               $   168,101    $    39,260    $    39,552  $   246,913    $    81,392                   $    328,305
  Gross profit                    60,262         15,589         11,958       87,809         46,623                        134,432
  Commissions and
     licensing fees - net          2,872             --           --          2,872             --    $    12,578          15,450
  Income (loss) from
     operations                   25,405          5,516          2,844       33,765           (383)        12,578          45,960
  Segment assets             $   135,059    $    21,594    $    23,582  $   180,235    $    51,120    $    26,393    $    257,748
  Capital expenditures                                                  $     2,685    $     5,209    $        --    $      7,894

September 30, 2006:
  Net sales to external
     customers               $   183,101    $    49,539    $    38,287  $   270,927    $    90,128                   $    361,055
  Gross profit                    72,600         20,816         11,997      105,413         46,448                        151,861
  Commissions and
     licensing fees - net          2,259             --             --        2,259             --    $     8,178          10,437
  Income  from operations         36,890          9,342          4,460       50,692          2,774          8,178          61,644
  Segment assets             $   161,837    $    19,236    $    23,289  $   204,362    $    43,068    $    17,349    $    264,779
  Capital expenditures                                                  $     2,707    $     4,404    $         5    $      7,116


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
         OF OPERATIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The following  discussion of the  Company's  financial  condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Financial Statements
and Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this document.

Statements in this "Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations"  and elsewhere in this document as well as statements
made in press releases and oral statements that may be made by the Company or by
officers,  directors or employees of the Company acting on the Company's  behalf
that  are  not   statements   of   historical   or   current   fact   constitute
"forward-looking  statements"  within  the  meaning  of the  Private  Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown  risks,  uncertainties  and other  unknown  factors that could cause the
actual  results of the Company to be materially  different  from the  historical
results or from any future results expressed or implied by such  forward-looking
statements.  In addition to statements which explicitly  describe such risks and
uncertainties,  readers are urged to consider  statements labeled with the terms
"believes,"  "belief,"  "expects,"  "intends,"  "anticipates"  or  "plans" to be
uncertain forward-looking  statements.  The forward-looking statements contained
herein are also  subject  generally  to other risks and  uncertainties  that are
described from time to time in the Company's reports and registration statements
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Overview:
($ in  thousands,  except  retail  sales data per square foot and  earnings  per
share)

Steven Madden,  Ltd.  (together with its subsidiaries,  the "Company")  designs,
sources,  markets  and  retails  fashion-forward  footwear  for  women,  men and
children. In addition,  the Company designs,  sources,  markets and retails name
brand and private label fashion accessories, such as handbags and belts, through
its Daniel M.  Friedman  Division.  The  Company  distributes  products  through
department and specialty  stores  throughout  the United States and Canada,  its
retail  stores,  its  e-commerce   website  and  through  special   distribution
arrangements  in Europe,  Central and South  America,  Australia  and Asia.  The
Company's  product  line  includes  a broad  range of updated  styles  which are
designed to establish  or  capitalize  on market  trends,  complemented  by core
products.  The Company has  established a reputation  for its creative  designs,
popular styles and quality products at accessible price points.

Consolidated net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 were $113,395 as
compared to $123,240 in the same quarter of the prior year.  Gross margin in the
third quarter of 2007 remained  unchanged from the third quarter of 2006 at 41%.
Net income for the third quarter of this year was $10,939,  including a one-time
gain of  $2,692  resulting  from tax  savings  related  to prior  periods  and a
one-time  charge of $1,208  related  to the  provisions  for prior  years custom
duties. Excluding these items, net income was $9,600, compared to $12,647 in the
same  period last year.  Diluted EPS for the third  quarter was $0.52 per share,
including a one-time gain of $0.13 per share  resulting from the above mentioned
tax savings and a one-time  charge of $0.03 per share  related to the  provision
for prior years customs  duties.  Excluding  these  items,  adjusted EPS for the
quarter was $0.42 on 21,219 diluted weighted average shares outstanding compared
to $0.57 per share on 22,136 diluted weighted average shares  outstanding in the
third quarter of last year.

The recent  expansion of the Company's  international  business,  as well as the
continued  growth in its private label business,  resulted in an increase in the
First Cost Division  income.  For the quarter ended  September 30, 2007,  income
from  operations in the First Cost  Division  increased to $3,564 from $3,117 in
the same period of last year.

The Company has pursued a number of initiatives to enhance gross margins such as
reducing  freight  costs,  closeouts,  store to store  transfers  and  inventory
shrinkage combined with better inventory controls. As a result, the gross margin
in the Retail  Division has  increased to 57% in the third  quarter of 2007 from
52% in the third  quarter of 2006.  This  significant  increase in gross  margin
occurred  despite the  disappointing  sales results.  Same store sales (sales in
stores that were in operation  throughout  all of the third quarters of 2007 and
2006) decreased 15%. Store sales productivity decreased to sales per square foot
of $669 in the third quarter of 2007 from $746 sales per square foot in the same
quarter of last year.

Changes in the Company's  geographic sales mix, combined with revisions in state
and  local  tax  law,  prompted  the  Company  to  re-evaluate  its  tax  filing
strategies.  The Company has determined that electing to file New York State and

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New York City tax returns on a combined  basis would  maximize  the tax benefits
provided by changes in New York State  allocation  regulations.  The election to
file combined  returns has reduced the Company's  effective tax rate to 40.0% in
2007 from 42.8% in 2006. The Company filed combined returns in 2006 and was able
to file  amended New York State and New York City  returns for 2003 through 2005
resulting in an  additional  one-time tax benefit in the third  quarter of 2007.
The true-up of the tax  provision  for the first six months of the year that was
based on an  effective  tax rate of 42.0%  resulted  in an  additional  one-time
benefit in the current quarter of 2007.

Pursuant to recent developments in the Company's case with Customs,  Management,
with the advice of legal counsel,  has increased its provision for its liability
in the case from the $1,500  previously  recorded  to $2,700.  Accordingly,  the
Company recorded a $1,208 charge in operating  expenses during the third quarter
of 2007.

The Company's  annualized inventory turnover increased to 7.8 times in the third
quarter of 2007,  compared to 7.3 in the third  quarter of 2006.  The  Company's
accounts  receivable average collection days was 53 days in the third quarter of
2007 compared to 52 days in the third quarter of the previous year.

During the third  quarter of 2007,  Management  demonstrated  its  commitment to
enhancing shareholder value as well as its confidence in the Company's future by
repurchasing  1,252,222  shares of the Company's  common stock for $29,153 at an
average price of $23.28.

As of September 30, 2007, the Company had $79,180 in cash, cash  equivalents and
marketable securities, no short or long-term debt, and total stockholders equity
of $209,975.  Working  capital  decreased to $140,605 as of September  30, 2007,
compared to $162,577 as of September 30, 2006, primarily due to the cash used to
repurchase the Company stock in the third quarter.



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The  following  tables  set forth  information  on  operations  for the  periods
indicated:




                         Selected Financial Information
                               Three Months Ended
                                  September 30
                                ($ in thousands)

                                                            2007                         2006
                                                 -------------------------    -------------------------
                                                                                        
CONSOLIDATED:
-------------
Net sales                                        $    113,395          100%   $    123,240          100%
Cost of sales                                          66,577           59          72,217           59
Gross profit                                           46,818           41          51,023           41
Other operating income - net of expenses                4,335            4           3,850            3
Operating expenses                                     38,352           34          32,999           27
Income from operations                                 12,801           11          21,874           17
Interest and other income, net                            671            1             715            1
Income before income taxes                             13,472           12          22,589           18
Net income                                             10,939           10          12,647           10

By Segment:

WHOLESALE DIVISION:
-------------------

Net sales                                        $     85,998          100%   $     91,751          100%
Cost of sales                                          54,906           64          57,020           62
Gross profit                                           31,092           36          34,731           38
Other operating income                                    771            1             733            1
Operating expenses                                     21,192           25          18,511           20
Income from operations                                 10,671           12          16,953           19

RETAIL DIVISION:
----------------

Net sales                                        $     27,397          100%   $     31,489          100%
Cost of sales                                          11,671           43          15,197           48
Gross profit                                           15,726           57          16,292           52
Operating expenses                                     17,160           62          14,488           46
Income (loss) from operations                          (1,434)          (5)          1,804            6
Number of stores                                          100                           95

FIRST COST DIVISION:
--------------------

Other commission income - net of expenses        $      3,564          100%   $      3,117          100%



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                         Selected Financial Information
                                Nine Months Ended
                                  September 30
                                ($ in thousands)

                                                            2007                         2006
                                                 -------------------------    -------------------------
                                                                                        
CONSOLIDATED:
-------------

Net sales                                        $    328,305          100%   $    361,055          100%
Cost of sales                                         193,873           59         209,194           58
Gross profit                                          134,432           41         151,861           42
Other operating income - net of expenses               15,450            5          10,437            3
Operating expenses                                    103,922           32         100,654           28
Income from operations                                 45,960           14          61,644           17
Interest and other income, net                          2,384            1           1,628            1
Income before income taxes                             48,344           15          63,272           18
Net income                                             30,990            9          36,203           10

By Segment:

WHOLESALE DIVISION:
-------------------

Net sales                                        $    246,913          100%   $    270,927          100%
Cost of sales                                         159,104           64         165,514           61
Gross profit                                           87,809           36         105,413           39
Other operating income                                  2,872            1           2,259            1
Operating expenses                                     56,916           23          56,980           21
Income from operations                                 33,765           14          50,692           19

RETAIL DIVISION:
----------------

Net sales                                        $     81,392          100%   $     90,128          100%
Cost of sales                                          34,769           43          43,680           48
Gross profit                                           46,623           57          46,448           52
Operating expenses                                     47,006           57          43,674           49
Income (loss) from operations                            (383)           0           2,774            3
Number of stores                                          100                           95

FIRST COST DIVISION:
--------------------

Other commission income- net of expenses         $     12,578          100%   $      8,178          100%




RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
($ in thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2006

Consolidated:
-------------

Total net sales for the three-month period ended September 30, 2007 decreased by
8% to $113,395 from $123,240 for the comparable period of 2006. Net sales in the
Retail  Division  decreased  by 13%  and net  sales  in the  Wholesale  Division
decreased by 6%. Gross margin in the third  quarter of 2007  remained  unchanged
from the third quarter of 2006 at 41%, as a  significant  increase in the Retail
Division's  gross  margin was offset by a decrease  in the  Wholesale  Division.
Operating expenses increased in the third quarter of this year to $38,352 or 34%
of net sales,  from  $32,999 or 27% of net sales in the same  period  last year.

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Commission  and  licensing  fee income  was $4,335 in the third  quarter of 2007
compared to $3,850 in the third quarter of 2006.  Excluding the one-time  charge
for prior  years  customs  duties,  operating  income  was  $14,009 in the third
quarter of this year and  $12,801  after the  one-time  charge for prior  period
custom  duties  compared to $21,874 in the same period last year.  The Company's
effective  tax rate  decreased to 19% in the quarter  ended  September 30, 2007,
compared to 44% in same quarter  last year due to a reduction in the  cumulative
effective tax rate to 40% and a one-time tax benefit related to prior periods in
connection with filing combined tax returns for both New York State and New York
City.  Exclusive  of the  one-time  gain of  $2,692  resulting  from  the  above
mentioned tax savings and the one-time charge of $1,208 related to the provision
for prior year customs duties,  net income was $9,600.  Including these one-time
items,  net  income  decreased  to  $10,939  in the third  quarter  of this year
compared  to $12,647 in the same period  last year.  The  decrease in income was
primarily due to the lower  consolidated net sales and the increase in operating
expenses.

Wholesale Division:
-------------------

Net sales from the Wholesale  Division accounted for $85,998 or 76%, and $91,751
or 74% of total  Company  net  sales  for the  third  quarter  of 2007 and 2006,
respectively. Net sales decreased in both the Steve Madden Womens and the Steven
Divisions  due to the  absence  of  fashion  trends in the  marketplace  and the
nonexistence  of a big item  needed  to drive  significant  sales  volume in the
Divisions.  The weak performance of sport casual business resulted in a decrease
of net sales in Steve Madden Mens Division. In addition, net sales for the third
quarter of 2006 included  approximately $3,000 in net sales from Rule which is a
brand that was  discontinued  late in 2006.  These  decreases  in net sales were
partially offset by net sales increases in the Candies,  Stevies and Madden Girl
Divisions.

Gross profit margin  decreased to 36% in the third quarter of this year from 38%
in the same period last year,  due to an increase in markdowns and allowances in
the Steven Division  required to liquidate retail inventory levels combined with
an increase in promotional  selling in the other footwear  brands.  In the third
quarter of 2007,  operating  expenses  increased to $21,192 from $18,511 for the
same period last year.  The  increase was caused  primarily by the  provision of
$1,208 for prior years custom  duties and payroll  costs  related to  additional
hires for a new division.  Finally,  an upgrade in the  Company's  communication
platform resulted in an increase of payments to third-party  service  providers.
Income from operations for the Wholesale  Division  decreased to $10,671 for the
three-month  period  ended  September  30,  2007  compared  to  $16,953  for the
three-month  period ended September 30, 2006.  Excluding the one-time charge for
prior years customs duties, income from operations was $11,879.

Retail Division:
----------------

In the third  quarter of 2007 net sales from the Retail  Division  accounted for
$27,397 or 24% of total Company net sales compared to $31,489 or 26% in the same
period last year.  The Company  opened five new stores  during the twelve months
ended  September 30, 2007. As a result,  the Company had 100 retail stores as of
September  30, 2007  compared to 95 stores as of  September  30,  2006.  The 100
stores  currently in operation  include 94 under the Steve  Madden  brand,  five
under the Steven brand and one e-commerce website. Comparable store sales (sales
of those stores, including the e-commerce website, that were open throughout the
third quarters of 2007 and 2006) decreased 15% in the third quarter of this year
due to the lower  than  expected  early  boot  sales  during  the back to school
selling season and the absence of a significant  fashion trend.  The Company has
pursued a number of  initiatives  to  enhance  gross  margins  such as  reducing
freight  costs,  close outs,  store to store  transfers and inventory  shrinkage
combined with better inventory  controls.  As a result,  the gross margin in the
Retail  Division has  increased to 57% in the third  quarter of 2007 from 52% in
the third  quarter of 2006.  In the third  quarter of 2007,  operating  expenses
increased to $17,160 from $14,488 in the third  quarter last year due largely to
the incremental increase in payroll,  rent and depreciation  expenses related to
the  addition  of five new  stores.  In  addition,  an upgrade in the  Company's
communication  platform  resulted in an  increase  of  payments  to  third-party
service  providers.  Loss from  operations for the Retail Division was $1,434 in
the third quarter of this year compared to income from  operations of $1,804 for
the same period in 2006.

First Cost Division:
--------------------

The First Cost  Division  generated  net  commission  income and design  fees of
$3,564 for the three-month  period ended September 30, 2007,  compared to $3,117
for the  comparable  period of 2006.  The  increase was the result of the recent
expansion  of the  Company's  international  business  as well as the  continued
growth in private label business.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006

Consolidated:
-------------

Total net sales for the nine-month  period ended September 30, 2007 decreased by
9% to $328,305 from $361,055 for the comparable period of 2006. Net sales in the
Retail  Division  decreased  by 10%  and net  sales  in the  Wholesale  Division
decreased by 9%. Overall gross profit margin  decreased to 41% in the first nine
months of 2007 from 42% in the first  nine  months of 2006.  A  decrease  in the
Wholesale  gross  profit  margin  to 36% in the first  nine  months of this year
compared to 39% in the same period last year was partially offset by an increase
in the Retail gross  profit  margin to 57% in the first nine months of this year
from 52% in the same period last year. Operating expenses increased in the first
nine months of this year to $103,922 or 32% of net sales from $100,654 or 28% of
net sales in the same period last year.  Commission and licensing fee income was
$15,450 in the first nine  months of 2007  compared to $10,437 in the first nine
months of 2006.  Excluding the one-time  charge for prior years customs  duties,
operating  income was  $47,168.  Including  the  one-time  charge,  income  from
operations was $45,960 in the first nine months of this year compared to $61,644
in the same period last year. The Company's  effective tax rate decreased to 36%
in the nine months ended  September  30, 2007  compared to 43% in same period of
last year due to a reduction in the effective tax rate to 40% and a one-time tax
benefit  related to prior  periods,  all connected to the Company's  election to
file  combined tax returns for both New York State and New York City.  Exclusive
of the above  mentioned  one-time gain of $2,692  resulting from tax savings and
the one-time charge of $1,208 related to custom duties,  net income was $29,651.
Including  the one-time  charges,  net income  decreased to $30,990 in the first
nine months of this year  compared to $36,203 in the same period last year.  The
decrease  in  income  was  primarily  due to the  decrease  in net  sales and an
increase in operating expenses.

Wholesale Division:
-------------------

Net sales  from the  Wholesale  Division  accounted  for  $246,913  or 75%,  and
$270,927 or 75% of total Company net sales for the first nine months of 2007 and
2006, respectively. The decrease in sales was concentrated primarily in three of
the  Company's  wholesale  brands.  In the Steve  Madden  Womens  Division,  the
decrease in sales was due to disappointing sell-throughs on boots earlier in the
year and the absence of a  significant  trend right product such as the peep toe
trend that drove sales last year.  The  continued  weakness in the sport  casual
business resulted in disappointing  sales in Steve Madden Mens Division while in
the Steven  Division,  the poor  performance  of dress shoes  combined  with the
absence of fashion trends in the marketplace and the  nonexistence of a big item
resulted in lower sales. In addition,  net sales for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2006 include  approximately $14,700 in net sales from Rule, l.e.i.
and Jump, three brands that were discontinued late in 2006. These decreases were
partially offset by the  double-digit  net sales increases  achieved in both the
Madden Girl and the Stevies Divisions.

Gross profit margin  decreased to 36% in the first nine months of this year from
39% in the same period last year,  due  primarily to a  significant  increase in
markdowns   required  to  liquidate  retail   inventories  and  an  increase  in
promotional selling across all the Company's wholesale brands. In the first nine
months of 2007,  operating  expenses  remained  virtually  unchanged  at $56,916
compared to $56,980 in the same period of 2006.  Income from  operations for the
Wholesale  Division  decreased  to  $33,765  for  the  nine-month  period  ended
September 30, 2007 compared to $50,692 for the nine-month period ended September
30, 2006.  Excluding the one-time charge for prior years customs duties,  income
from operations was $34,973.

Retail Division:
----------------

In the first nine months of 2007, net sales from the Retail  Division  accounted
for $81,392 or 25% of total Company net sales  compared to $90,128 or 25% in the
same period  last year.  The  Company  opened five new stores  during the twelve
months ended September 30, 2007. As a result,  the Company had 100 retail stores
as of September 30, 2007 compared to 95 stores as of September 30, 2006. The 100
stores  currently in operation  include 94 under the Steve  Madden  brand,  five
under the Steven brand and one e-commerce website. Comparable store sales (sales
of those stores, including the e-commerce website, that were open throughout the
first nine  months of 2007 and 2006)  decreased  11% in the first nine months of
this year due to the lack of any significant fashion trends, lower than expected
boot sales earlier in the year,  and  disappointing  results  during the back to
school  selling  season.  The  Company has  pursued a number of  initiatives  to
enhance gross margins such as reducing freight costs, close outs, store to store
transfers and inventory shrinkage combined with better inventory controls.  As a
result,  the gross  margin in the Retail  Division  has  increased to 57% in the
first nine months of 2007 from 52% in the first nine  months of 2006.  Loss from
operations for the Retail

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Division was $383 in the first nine months of this year  compared to income from
operations of $2,774 for the same period in 2006.

First Cost Division:
--------------------

The First Cost  Division  generated  net  commission  income and design  fees of
$12,578 for the nine-month  period ended September 30, 2007,  compared to $8,178
for the comparable  period of 2006. The  substantial  increase was the result of
the recent  expansion  of the  Company's  international  business as well as the
continued growth in private label business.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
($ in thousands)

The Company had working  capital of $140,605 at September  30, 2007  compared to
$151,711 at December 31, 2006.  The decrease was primarily due to the repurchase
of 1,962,409 shares of the Company's common stock at a total cost of $50,094.

The  Company  has a  factoring  agreement  with GMAC under  which the Company is
eligible to borrow against its invoiced receivables at an interest rate equal to
the lower of the prime rate less 0.875% or the 30 day London  Interbank  Offered
Rate ("LIBOR") plus 1.375%.  This  agreement,  which has no specific  expiration
date and can be  terminated  by either party with 60 days  written  notice after
June 30, 2009,  provides the Company with a $50 million  credit  facility with a
$25 million  sub-limit  on the  aggregate  face amount of Letters of Credit with
some other stipulations.

As of September  30,  2007,  the Company held  marketable  securities  valued at
$54,548,  consisting  primarily of corporate and municipal bonds,  U.S. Treasury
notes,  government  asset-backed   securities,   certificates  of  deposits  and
equities.

Management believes that based upon its current financial position and available
cash, cash equivalents and marketable  securities,  the Company will meet all of
its  financial  commitments  and  operating  needs for at least the next  twelve
months.


OPERATING ACTIVITIES
($ in thousands)

During the  nine-month  period ended  September  30, 2007,  net cash provided by
operating activities was $23,718. The primary sources of cash were net income of
$30,990 and increases in accounts  payable and other accrued expenses of $7,259.
The  primary  uses of cash  were  increases  in due from  factor of  $9,257,  an
increase  in prepaid  expenses,  prepaid  taxes,  deposits  and other  assets of
$8,930,  an increase in note receivable of $3,000 and an increase in inventories
of $2,605.


INVESTING ACTIVITIES
($ in thousands)

During the  nine-month  period ended  September 30, 2007,  the Company  invested
$35,340 in marketable  securities  and received  $70,910 from the maturities and
sales of  securities.  The Company also invested  $8,983 in the  acquisition  of
Compo.   Additionally,   the  Company  made  capital   expenditures  of  $7,894,
principally  for  the  four  new  stores  opened  in  the  current  period,  the
construction  of four stores  scheduled to open in the fourth  quarter,  and the
remodeling of eight existing stores.

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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
($ in thousands)

During the nine-month  period ended September 30, 2007, the Company  repurchased
1,962,409 shares of the Company's common stock at an average price of $25.53 for
a total cost of $50,094.  The Company received $5,154 in cash and realized a tax
benefit of $7,957 in connection with the exercise of stock options.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
($ in thousands)

The Company's contractual obligations as of September 30, 2007 were as follows:



                                                                 Payment due by period

                                                       Remainder of                                      2012 and
Contractual Obligations                    Total           2007          2008-2009       2010-2011        after
---------------------------            ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------
                                                                                        
Operating lease obligations            $    119,814    $      4,054    $     31,505    $     29,499    $     54,756

Purchase obligations                         54,198          54,198               0               0               0

Other long-term liabilities
     (future minimum royalty
     payments)                                  810              50             540             220               0
                                       ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------    ------------
Total                                  $    174,822    $     58,302    $     32,045    $     29,719    $     54,756
                                       ============    ============    ============    ============    ============



At September 30, 2007, the Company had un-negotiated  open letters of credit for
the purchase of inventory of approximately $2,429.

The Company has an employment  agreement  with Steven  Madden,  its Creative and
Design  Chief,  which  provides  for an annual  base  salary of $600  subject to
certain specified adjustments through June 30, 2015. The agreement also provides
for annual  bonuses based on EBITDA,  revenue of any new  business,  and royalty
income  over $2  million,  plus an equity  grant and a  non-accountable  expense
allowance.

On May 16, 2007,  the Company  acquired all of the equity  interest of privately
held  Compo.  The  acquisition  was  completed  for a  consideration  of $8,983,
including  transaction  costs.  In  addition,  the purchase  agreement  includes
certain earn-out provisions based on financial performance through 2012.

On February 7, 2006, the Company  acquired all of the equity  interest of Daniel
M.  Friedman.  The  acquisition  was completed for a  consideration  of $18,710,
including  transaction  costs.  In  addition,  the purchase  agreement  includes
certain earn-out provisions based on financial performance through 2008.

The Company has employment  agreements with certain  executive  officers,  which
provide  for the payment of  compensation  aggregating  approximately  $2,477 in
2007,  $2,415 in 2008 and $1,680 in 2009.  In addition,  some of the  employment
agreements  provide for a  discretionary  bonus and some  provide for  incentive
compensation  based on various  performance  criteria as well as other  benefits
including stock options.  The Chief Operating Officer of the Company is entitled
to deferred compensation calculated as a percentage of his base salary.

Ninety-nine  percent  (99%) of the  Company's  products are produced at overseas
locations,  the majority of which are located in China,  with a small percentage
located in Brazil,  Italy, India and Spain. The Company has not entered into any
long-term manufacturing or supply contracts with any of these foreign companies.
The Company  believes  that a sufficient  number of  alternative  sources  exist
outside of the United States for the  manufacture  of its products.  The Company
currently makes approximately 99% of its purchases in U.S. dollars.

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INFLATION

The  Company  does  not  believe  that the  relatively  low  rates of  inflation
experienced  over the last few years in the United  States,  where it  primarily
competes, have had a significant effect on sales, expenses or profitability.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND THE USE OF ESTIMATES

Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis of  Financial  Condition  and Results of
Operations is based upon the Company's  consolidated  financial statements which
have been prepared in accordance  with GAAP. The  preparation of these financial
statements  requires  management to make estimates and judgments that affect the
reported  amounts  of  assets,  liabilities,  sales and  expenses,  and  related
disclosure of contingent  assets and liabilities.  Estimates by their nature are
based on judgments and available information. Estimates for the Company are made
based upon  historical  factors,  current  circumstances  and the experience and
judgment of  management.  Assumptions  and estimates are evaluated on an ongoing
basis and the  Company  may employ  outside  experts  to assist in  evaluations.
Therefore,  actual results could  materially  differ from those  estimates under
different assumptions and conditions. Management believes the following critical
accounting estimates are more significantly  affected by judgments and estimates
used  in the  preparation  of the  Company's  condensed  consolidated  financial
statements:   allowance  for  bad  debts,  returns,  and  customer  chargebacks;
inventory reserves; valuation of intangible assets; litigation reserves and cost
of sales.

Allowances for bad debts, returns and customer chargebacks. The Company provides
reserves against its trade accounts receivables for future customer chargebacks,
co-op advertising  allowances,  discounts,  returns,  bad debts for non-factored
accounts and other  miscellaneous  deductions that relate to the current period.
The amount of the  reserve  for bad debts,  returns,  discounts  and  compliance
chargebacks  are  determined by analyzing  aged  receivables,  current  economic
conditions, the prevailing retail environment and historical dilution levels for
customers.  The Company evaluates anticipated customer markdowns and advertising
chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators for its major customers.
These  performance  indicators  (which  include  inventory  levels at the retail
floors,  sell through rates and gross margin levels) are analyzed by key account
executives and the Vice  President of Wholesale  Sales to estimate the amount of
the anticipated customer allowance.  Failure to correctly estimate the amount of
the reserve  could  materially  impact the Company's  results of operations  and
financial position.

Inventory  reserves.  Inventories  are stated at lower of cost or  market,  on a
first-in,  first-out basis. The Company reviews inventory on a regular basis for
excess  and slow  moving  inventory.  The  review  is based  on an  analysis  of
inventory on hand, prior sales, and expected net realizable value through future
sales.  The  analysis  includes  a review  of  inventory  quantities  on hand at
period-end in relation to  year-to-date  sales and  projections for sales in the
foreseeable future as well as subsequent sales. The Company considers quantities
on hand in excess of estimated future sales to be at risk for market impairment.
The net realizable  value, or market value, is determined  based on the estimate
of sales prices of such inventory  through off-price or discount store channels.
The likelihood of any material  inventory  write-down is dependent  primarily on
the  expectation  of  future  consumer  demand  for  the  Company's  product.  A
misinterpretation   or  misunderstanding  of  future  consumer  demand  for  the
Company's  product,  the economy,  or other  failure to estimate  correctly,  in
addition to abnormal  weather  patterns,  could  result in  inventory  valuation
changes,  either favorably or unfavorably,  compared to the valuation determined
to be appropriate as of the balance sheet date.

Valuation of intangible  assets.  SFAS No. 142,  "Goodwill and Other  Intangible
Assets,"  requires that goodwill and intangible  assets with indefinite lives no
longer be amortized, but rather be tested for impairment at least annually. This
pronouncement  also  requires  that  intangible  assets  with  finite  lives  be
amortized over their  respective lives to their estimated  residual values,  and
reviewed  for  impairment  in  accordance  with  SFAS No.  144  "Accounting  for
Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived  Assets." In accordance  with SFAS No. 144,
long-lived  assets,  such as property,  equipment,  leasehold  improvements  and
goodwill  subject to  amortization,  are  reviewed  for  impairment  annually or
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is
measured by a  comparison  of the carrying  amount of an asset to the  estimated
undiscounted  future cash flows  expected to be generated  by the asset.  If the
carrying  amount  of an asset  exceeds  its  estimated  future  cash  flows,  an
impairment  charge is recognized  in the amount by which the carrying  amount of
the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.

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Litigation  reserves.  Estimated amounts for litigation claims that are probable
and can be  reasonably  estimated are recorded as  liabilities  in the Company's
consolidated financial statements.  The likelihood of a material change in these
estimated  reserves  would be  dependent on new claims as they may arise and the
favorable  or  unfavorable  events of a  particular  litigation.  As  additional
information  becomes available,  management will assess the potential  liability
related to the pending litigation and revise their estimates.  Such revisions in
management's  estimates of a contingent  liability could  materially  impact the
Company's results of operation and financial position.

Cost of sales.  All costs incurred to bring  finished  products to the Company's
distribution center and, in the Retail Division,  the costs to bring products to
the  Company's  stores,  are  included  in the  cost of sales  line  item on the
Company's  Consolidated  Statement  of  Operations.  These  include  the cost of
finished products, purchase commissions,  letter of credit fees, brokerage fees,
material and labor and related  items,  sample  expenses,  custom duty,  inbound
freight,  royalty payments on licensed  products,  labels and product packaging.
All warehouse and distribution  costs for the Wholesale Division are included in
the  operating  expenses  line  item  of the  Company's  Condensed  Consolidated
Statements of Operations.  The Company  classifies  shipping  costs,  if any, to
customers as operating  expenses.  The Company's gross profit margins may not be
comparable to other companies in the industry because some companies may include
warehouse  and  distribution  as a  component  of cost  of  sales,  while  other
companies  report on the same basis as the Company and include them in operating
expenses.


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
($ in thousands)

The Company does not engage in the trading of market risk sensitive  instruments
in the normal  course of business.  Financing  arrangements  for the Company are
subject to variable  interest rates primarily based on LIBOR and the prime rate.
An  analysis  of the  Company's  credit  agreements  with  GMAC  can be found in
Liquidity and Capital  Resources  section under Part I, Item 2 of this quarterly
report.

As of September  30,  2007,  the Company held  marketable  securities  valued at
$54,548, which consist primarily of corporate and municipal bonds, U.S. treasury
notes,  certificates of deposit and government asset-backed securities that have
various   maturities  through  December  2010,  as  well  as  marketable  equity
securities. These securities are subject to interest rate risk and will decrease
in value if interest rates  increase.  The Company  currently has the ability to
hold these securities until maturity. In addition, any decline in interest rates
would be expected to reduce the Company's interest income.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As  required  by Rule  13a-15(b)  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of 1934 (the
"Exchange  Act"),  the  Company's  management,  including  the  Company's  Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial  Officer,  has evaluated the effectiveness
of its  disclosure  controls and  procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter
covered by this quarterly report. Based on that evaluation,  the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure
controls and procedures  (as defined in Rule  13a-15(e)  under the Exchange Act)
were,  as of the end of the fiscal  quarter  covered by this  quarterly  report,
effective to ensure that information  required to be disclosed by the Company in
reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded,  processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and
forms and is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including
the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and Chief  Financial  Officer,  to allow  timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.

As required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act, the Company's  management,
including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has
evaluated the Company's internal controls over financial  reporting to determine
whether any changes occurred during the quarter covered by this quarterly report
that have materially  affected,  or are reasonably likely to materially  affect,
the  Company's  internal  control  over  financial  reporting.   Based  on  that
evaluation,  there has been no such change  during the  quarter  covered by this
report.

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
($ in thousands)

Certain legal proceedings in which the Company is involved are discussed in Note
K to the  consolidated  financial  statements and Part I, Item 3 included in the
Company's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 2006. The
following discussion is limited to recent developments concerning certain of the
Company's legal proceedings and should be read in conjunction with the Company's
earlier SEC Reports.  Unless otherwise indicated,  all proceedings  discussed in
those earlier reports remain outstanding.

On August 10, 2005, the U.S. Customs Department ("Customs") issued a report that
asserts that certain  commissions  which the Company  treated as "buying agents'
commissions"  (which are  non-dutiable)  should be treated as  "selling  agents'
commissions" and hence are dutiable.  In the report,  Customs estimates that the
Company had underpaid  duties during the calendar  years of 1998 through 2004 in
the amount of  $1,051.  As of June 30,  2007,  based on  discussions  with legal
counsel,  the  Company  believed  that the  liability  in this  case,  including
interest, was not likely to exceed $1,500.  Accordingly, as of December 31, 2006
the Company recorded a reserve of $1,500. In September of 2007, Customs notified
the Company that it had finalized its  assessment of the underpaid  duties to be
$1,400.  Pursuant  to this  assessment,  the  Company,  with the advice of legal
counsel,  has  re-evaluated  the liability in the case,  including  interest and
penalties,  and  believes  that it is not likely to exceed  $2,700.  The Company
increased  its reserve by $1,208 in the third  quarter of 2007.  Such reserve is
subject to change to reflect the status of this matter.

The  Company  has been named as a  defendant  in certain  other  lawsuits in the
normal course of business.  In the opinion of management,  after consulting with
legal counsel, the liabilities,  if any, resulting from these matters should not
have a  material  effect on the  Company's  financial  position  or  results  of
operations.  It is the policy of  management  to disclose the amount or range of
reasonably possible losses in excess of recorded amounts.


ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS

The risk factors  included in the  Company's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 have not materially changed.


ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS:

The following  table provides  information as of September 30, 2007 with respect
to the shares of the Company's  Common Stock  repurchased  by the Company during
the third quarter of 2007:



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     Total Number of Shares       Maximum Dollar Amount of
                       Total Number   Average        Purchased as Part of         Shares that May Yet Be
                       of Shares      Price Paid     Publicly Announced Plans     Purchased Under the Plans or
       Period          Purchased      per Share      or Programs (1)              Programs (1)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                
07/1/07 - 7/31/07               0         $    0                         0                   $38,360,251
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

8/01/07 - 8/31/07         826,222         $25.34                   826,222                   $54,420,426
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

9/1/07 - 9/30/07          426,000         $19.28                   426,000                   $46,206,993
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total                   1,252,222         $23.28                 1,252,222                   $46,206,993
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


(1)  On August 6,  2007,  the  Board of  Directors  authorized  the  Company  to
     repurchase up to $37 million of the  Company's  common stock in addition to
     the amount  previously  authorized.  At September 30, 2007, an aggregate of
     $46 million remained authorized to repurchase the Company's Common Stock.

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.


ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

10.1     Secured  Promissory  Note, dated June 25, 2007, of Steven Madden to the
         Company.

10.2     Form of Non-Qualified  Stock Option Agreement (Chief Executive Officer)
         under the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan"),
         as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.3     Form  of  Non-Qualified   Stock  Option  Agreement   (Employee  without
         Employment Agreement) under the Plan, as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.4     Form of Non-Qualified  Stock Option Agreement (Employee with Employment
         Agreement) under the Plan, as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.5     Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Chief Executive  Officer) under the
         Plan, as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.6     Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Agreement   (Employee  without  Employment
         Agreement) under the Plan, as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.7     Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Employee with Employment Agreement)
         under the Plan, as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.8     Form of Restricted  Stock Agreement under the Plan used for grants made
         to non-  employee  directors  from March 2006 through May 2007,  with a
         schedule setting forth the name of each of the recipients,  the date of
         the grant and the number of shares.

10.9     Restricted Stock Agreement,  dated March 24, 2006,  between Jamieson A.
         Karson and the Company.

10.10    Restricted Stock Agreement,  dated March 27, 2007,  between Jamieson A.
         Karson and the Company.

10.11    Amendments to Restricted Stock Agreements,  dated as of March 23, 2007,
         between Jamieson A. Karson and the Company.

10.12    Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated March 24, 2006,  between Steven H.
         Madden and the Company.

10.13    Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated  June 9, 2006,  between  Steven H.
         Madden and the Company.

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10.14    Restricted Stock Agreement, dated March 24, 2006, between Arvind Dharia
         and the Company.

10.15    Restricted Stock Agreement, dated March 20, 2006, between Amelia Newton
         Varela and the Company.

10.16    Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated  March 20,  2006,  between  Robert
         Schmertz and the Company.

10.17    Restricted Stock Agreement,  dated March 6, 2007, between Arvind Dharia
         and the Company.

10.18    Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated  March  9,  2007,  between  Robert
         Schmertz and the Company.

10.19    Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated April 25, 2007,  between  Awadhesh
         Sinha and the Company.

10.20    Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement,  dated May 16,  2007,  between
         Jeffrey Silverman and the Company.

10.21    Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement,  dated May 16,  2007,  between
         Jeffrey Silverman and the Company.

31.1     Certification  of Chief  Executive  Officer  pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or
         15d-14 of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted  pursuant to
         Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2     Certification  of Chief  Financial  Officer  pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or
         15d-14 of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted  pursuant to
         Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.  Section
         1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act of
         2002.

32.2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.  Section
         1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act of
         2002.



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Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  the
Registrant  has duly  caused this report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



DATE: November 9, 2007


                                       STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.

                                       /s/ JAMIESON A. KARSON
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       Jamieson A. Karson
                                       Chairman and Chief Executive Officer


                                       /s/ ARVIND DHARIA
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       Arvind Dharia
                                       Chief Financial Officer




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Exhibit No.       Description
-----------       -----------

10.1              Secured Promissory Note, dated June 25, 2007, of Steven Madden
                  to the Company.

10.2              Form of Non-Qualified  Stock Option Agreement (Chief Executive
                  Officer)  under the Company's  2006 Stock  Incentive  Plan, as
                  amended (the "Plan"), as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.3              Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Employee without
                  Employment  Agreement)  under the Plan, as adopted October 30,
                  2007.

10.4              Form of Non-Qualified  Stock Option  Agreement  (Employee with
                  Employment  Agreement)  under the Plan, as adopted October 30,
                  2007.

10.5              Form of Restricted Stock Agreement  (Chief Executive  Officer)
                  under the Plan, as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.6              Form  of  Restricted   Stock   Agreement   (Employee   without
                  Employment  Agreement)  under the Plan, as adopted October 30,
                  2007.

10.7              Form of Restricted  Stock Agreement  (Employee with Employment
                  Agreement) under the Plan, as adopted October 30, 2007.

10.8              Form of  Restricted  Stock  Agreement  under the Plan used for
                  grants made to non- employee directors from March 2006 through
                  May 2007,  with a schedule  setting  forth the name of each of
                  the  recipients,  the  date of the  grant  and the  number  of
                  shares.

10.9              Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated March 24,  2006,  between
                  Jamieson A. Karson and the Company.

10.10             Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated March 27,  2007,  between
                  Jamieson A. Karson and the Company.

10.11             Amendments to Restricted Stock  Agreements,  dated as of March
                  23, 2007, between Jamieson A. Karson and the Company.

10.12             Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated March 24,  2006,  between
                  Steven H. Madden and the Company.

10.13             Restricted Stock Agreement, dated June 9, 2006, between Steven
                  H. Madden and the Company.

10.14             Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated March 24,  2006,  between
                  Arvind Dharia and the Company.

10.15             Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated March 20,  2006,  between
                  Amelia Newton Varela and the Company.

10.16             Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated March 20,  2006,  between
                  Robert Schmertz and the Company.

10.17             Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated  March 6,  2007,  between
                  Arvind Dharia and the Company.

10.18             Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated  March 9,  2007,  between
                  Robert Schmertz and the Company.

10.19             Restricted  Stock  Agreement,  dated April 25,  2007,  between
                  Awadhesh Sinha and the Company.

10.20             Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement,  dated May 16,  2007,
                  between Jeffrey Silverman and the Company.

10.21             Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement,  dated May 16,  2007,
                  between Jeffrey Silverman and the Company.



31.1              Certification  of Chief  Executive  Officer  pursuant  to Rule
                  13a-14 or 15d-14 of the  Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,  as
                  adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act of
                  2002.

31.2              Certification  of Chief  Financial  Officer  pursuant  to Rule
                  13a-14 or 15d-14 of the  Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,  as
                  adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act of
                  2002.

32.1              Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
                  Section  1350,  as  adopted  pursuant  to  Section  906 of the
                  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2              Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
                  Section  1350,  as  adopted  pursuant  to  Section  906 of the
                  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.