Caleres is lowering its yearly guidance following a reported sales below its expectations in the second quarter. According to the St. Louis-based footwear company, net sales in the second quarter of 2024 were $683.3 million, down 1.8 percent from $695.5 million in the second quarter of 2023. Net earnings in the period were 30.0 million, […]
Black Suede Studio is in growth mode. According to Kris Avakian, founder and president of the Montreal-based footwear brand, the company is expanding into bridal shoes and new accessory categories while also adding a licensing division. For bridal, which first debuted earlier this year, Avakian called it a “natural extension” of the brand. “We are […]
New York Fashion Week has come to a close. This spring ’25 season, designers continued to return to reoccurring favorites, such as the ballet flat and sneaker. Patterned thigh-highs made a statement on the runways, while unexpected collaborations, such as Proenza Schouler and Sorel, rounded out the list of the top shoes at NYFW. See […]
Kith’s much-anticipated team up with Giorgio Armani is here and it includes three footwear styles. According to the Italian luxury brand, the collaboration will include a chukka boot, hiker boot, and loafer to compliment the extensive range of men’s suits and apparel. The chukka boot has a smooth suede upper and features a collaborative Kith […]
Red Wing has reimagined its signature Beckman boot – a silhouette that pays homage to its founder, Charles Beckman. According to the Minnesota-based footwear label, the refreshed Beckman boot features a slimmer toe box and a Gro-Cord outsole by Vibram, which was first developed in the 1920’s for Red Wing. Amy Peck, director of product […]
Katie Holmes remains dedicated to the ballet flat. The actress stepped out in New York City in early September wearing a silver pair from Franco Sarto, matching them with a casual-chic late summer ensemble. Katie Holmes in New York City in September 2024. Holmes was dressed for the slightly cooler weather that late summer brings […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods will aways be rooted in sport. But the retailer is making a concerted push in the lifestyle space via a broader assortment of hot footwear brands in stores. In a call with analysts discussing second quarter earnings results, Dick’s president and chief executive officer Lauren Hobart said that the chain’s investments in […]
For its latest collaboration, Saucony has teamed up with Black Girls Run! (BGR), an organization dedicated to motivating Black women to practice a healthy lifestyle. The two worked together to create a limited-edition iteration of the Endorphin Speed 4. The BGR version of the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 neutral running shoe is executed in hues […]
To the most devoted sports fan, the atmosphere of college football is unmatched. The bitter rivalries, the unwavering pride in one’s alma mater, the electric bowl games and the daunting road to the national championship game in January. Throughout all of this, one athletic brand’s logo appears on jerseys more often than any other: the […]
Foot Locker is touting a “less is more” approach to rebuild its business.In addition to moving its global headquarters to St. Petersburg, Fla. from New York City in 2025, Foot Locker said this week it would shut down its stores and e-commerce operations in South Korea, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The contraction comes on the […]