EXHIBIT 10.24 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1993 Reference is made to the Executive Employment Agreement dated as of November 1, 1993 (the "Agreement") by and between J. Baker, Inc. and Stuart Needleman. 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 November 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 13, 1995 ----------------------- ------------------ By: Jerry M. Socol Date President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ Stuart M. Needleman February 13, 1995 ----------------------- ----------------- Stuart Needleman Date