Kim Waldmann. Courtesy of REI Co-op REI Co-op has named former Foot Locker executive Kim Waldmann as its new chief commercial officer, effective March 9. In this new role, the specialty outdoor retailer noted that Waldmann will work to “unite key elements of REI’s commercial ecosystem across stores, e-commerce and operations to strengthen how the […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Global tariffs for shoe firms are going up by another five percent, and they could happen as early as this week. That was the word from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview Wednesday with CNBC. He also said that U.S. tariff rates are likely to […]
The once niche athletic footwear segment has become a major lifestyle category that will help drive the sneaker market to $126.15 billion in sales by 2033. Maja Hitij/Getty Images Evolving fashion trends and increasing health awareness, plus rising demand for stylish, comfortable and performance-oriented footwear will continue to drive consistent growth in sneaker sales. A […]
Kendall Jenner and Jennie. Courtesy of Adidas Just one week after Adidas Originals teased its spring 2026 Superstar campaign with legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson, the full cast has been revealed. On Thursday, Adidas revealed that the actor will star alongside singer Jennie, model Kendall Jenner, football prodigy Lamine Yamal, musician Baby Keem, NBA superstar […]
New Balance’s new Ellipse daily running franchise continues the use of the brand’s Fresh Foam X. Courtesy of New Balance After 10 years of using versions of Fresh Foam, the New Balance 1080 daily running franchise moved on from the material this year and switched to a brand-new Infinion supercritical foam for its 15th iteration. […]
The Birkenstock by Etro collection as seen at Milan Fashion Week. Courtesy of Birkenstock Birkenstock is continuing its designer collaboration streak with a new tie-up with Etro. Unveiled on Wednesday during Etro’s fall/winter 2026 runway show at Milan Fashion Week, the duo updates the German footwear brand’s signature Boston clog. First launched in 1976 and […]
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House on February 20, 2026. Anadolu via Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump is already planning new tariffs to replace the ones the U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday. Friday’s Supreme Court ruling found that Trump overstepped his authority to impose double-digit […]
A look at a Nike sneaker wall at a Macy’s store on March 21, 2024, in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Data points from the secondary sneaker market suggest that Nike‘s inventory in North America is getting under control. According to UBS Evidence Lab data, Nike brand footwear prices in the secondary sneaker market rose […]
U.S. President Donald Trump holding up a chart of “reciprocal tariffs” while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2 in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariffs were illegal because […]
Why We Love This Deal If you’re a fan of On running shoes and you’re looking for your next pair, you need to head over to Zappos. Right now, the retailer has the best deal on the internet on the Cloudswift 4, a beloved walking and running shoe from On that offers moderate cushioning and tons of versatility for workouts […]