AMENDMENT TO EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 Reference is made to the Executive Employment Agreement dated as of September 15, 1997 (the "Agreement") by and between J. Baker, Inc. and Stuart M. Glasser. Pursuant to paragraph 25 of the Agreement and in order to further amend certain provisions of the Agreement, the Agreement is hereby amended as follows: 1. Paragraph 7 of the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "to and including the date immediately preceding the third anniversary of this Agreement" in the fourth line thereof and inserting in its place "ending on April 30, 2001." 2. All other terms of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and continue in full force and effect. J. BAKER, INC. By: /s/ Alan I. Weinstein 12/27/99 ----------------------------- ----------- Alan I. Weinstein Date President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ Stuart M. Glasser 12/23/99 - -------------------------------- ----------- Stuart M. Glasser Date