Nike’s desire to turn back the clock is evident in their regular remarks to the past. The primary example of that is, quite obviously, a retro release, but the brand has also referenced its timeline of shoeboxes to conjure up heartfelt feelings of nostalgia. For the release of the Air Force 1 Mid QS “Chocolate” and […]
CREDIT: COURTESY OF NIKE Nike will discontinue its Nike Run Club app in China starting in July, Reuters reported. According to reports, the sportswear giant informed runners in mainland China via a notice in the app that said it would “cease service and operation” in the region starting July 8. A spokesperson told Reuters that […]
A style from Lamo’s first sustainable collection, launching for spring ’23. CREDIT: COURTESY OF LAMO To say that the past two years has been a roller coaster is an understatement. But for the Lamo brand there have been plenty of high points. Like other slipper makers, Lamo saw exponential growth in 2020 for its core […]
Camila Alves McConaughey holds the lime green Converse tennis shoes that were worn by Uvalde shooting victim Maite Yuleana Rodriguez, 10, at a White House press briefing in Washington, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. CREDIT: AP Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves McConaughey joined Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for an emotional press conference on Tuesday […]
The Stussy x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star collab. CREDIT: COURTESY OF STUSSY If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. Stussy has joined forces with Converse for its latest sneaker collaboration. After teaming up with Nike last month to deliver a […]
A style from Xtratuf’s Salmon Sisters collaboration. CREDIT: COURTESY OF BRAND Rocky Brands Inc. announced this week a round of layoffs stemming from its 2021 acquisition of five boot brands from Honeywell International Inc. The Nelsonville, Ohio-based company bought the performance and lifestyle footwear business from Honeywell for $230 million in a cash-and-debt deal that was completed […]
CREDIT: KALYAKAN – ADOBE U.S. ports are expected to remain “near record volume,” according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and consulting firm Hackett Associates. The NRF said on Wednesday that the increase in volume is attributed to retailers working to meet “still-strong consumer demand” and […]
Earth Elements Tessa boot CREDIT: COURTESY OF EARTH Marc Fisher Footwear continues to grow its brand portfolio with a new partnership in the comfort space. The Greenwich, Conn.-based shoe manufacturer announced today that it has landed a multiyear agreement to license the Earth brand for men’s and women’s footwear. Beginning Nov. 1, Marc Fisher Footwear […]
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Kasina has linked up with Nike once again to deliver the story of an age-old Korean custom through 2022’s darling. Inspired by the Won-Ang Ducks, a set of carved wooden ducks gifted to newlywed couples, Kasina has transformed the Air Max 1 in two ways by applying traditional colors and materials that […]
Michael Jordan knew exactly what he was getting when his Jordan Brand officially introduced Jayson Tatum as its newest athlete in the summer of 2019. Just a few short years later, the Boston Celtics forward has found himself in the NBA Finals, leading a talented and defensive-minded squad to its first appearance in the June […]