EXHIBIT 10.22 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 1, 1993 Reference is made to the Executive Employment Agreement dated as of June 1, 1993 (the "Agreement") by and between J. Baker, Inc. and John E. Lattanzio. Pursuant to paragraph 19 of the Agreement and in order to amend certain provisions of the Agreement, the Agreement is hereby amended as follows: 1. Paragraph 6 of the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "ending on April 1, 1995" in the fourth line thereof and inserting in its place the phrase "ending on April 1, 1996". 2. All other terms of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and continue in full force and effect. J. BAKER, INC. /s/ Jerry M. Socol February 9, 1995 ----------------------- ---------------- By: Jerry M. Socol Date President and Chief Executive Officer /s/John E. Lattanzio February 9, 1995 ------------------------ ---------------- John E. Lattanzio Date