Dearfoams x Brigette and Danielle Pheloung. Courtesy of Dearfoams RG Barry‘s slipper brand Dearfoams will have a bigger presence in lifestyle categories as new product launches begin this fall. Dearfoams’ comfort-first philosophy will expand into hosiery and legwear, base layers, casual activewear, and more through three new licensing partnerships. “Dearfoams has always stood for more […]
Outside of Foot Locker’s 34th Street store in New York City. NurPhoto via Getty Images Foot Locker and Nike are hoping to generate some local buzz with their new collaborative retail concept shop in Los Angeles. Called “The Crenshaw Rec by Foot Locker,” the retailer noted that the store was created in partnership with local […]
50 Cent with his original G-Unit x Reebok G6 and the reissued version of the sneaker releasing in August. Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Image; Courtesy of JD Sports This spring, Tony Yayo dropped the news that G-Unit’s most iconic Reebok sneaker would return to stores for the first time ever this summer. And with the […]
Pete Davidson for Crocs. Courtesy of Crocs As Crocs further expands its presence on marketplace partners, the company is set to implement a business model change in the third quarter. On its second quarter 2026 earnings call with analysts on Thursday, chief executive officer Andrew Rees said the change will be coming to one of […]
In early August, the latest iteration of the Jellyfish sneaker, the result of Adidas Originals’ collaboration with musician Pharrell Williams, will be available to shoppers. Courtesy: Adidas Despite 14 percent sales growth in the second quarter and a windfall from the recent World Cup, Adidas saw its shares post their biggest one-day drop in more […]
While Steve Madden brand sales were a standout in the second quarter, Dolce Vita also showed strong growth across wholesale and DTC. Courtesy of Dolce Vita Trend-right product across the portfolio lifted Steve Madden‘s second quarter earnings, and things are looking up for the rest of the year. The company’s chairman and chief executive officer […]
I have to say, I am not unbiased when it comes to approach shoes. I’ve worn various pairs of Scarpas, 5.10s, AKUs, Salewas, etcetera, etcetera, but I come back to my faithful old La Sportiva every time. I had beef with the Boulder Xs, but the TX2s, the TX4s, TX Guides, TX4 EVOs… gold one and all. […]
Rapper Smino fronts a campaign to launch the new Hoka Speedgoat 2. Courtesy of Hoka Hoka and Ugg continued to boost Deckers Brands in the first quarter, leading the company to beat earnings expectations. The Goleta, Calif.-based company reported that net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 increased 5.7 percent to $1.02 billion […]
View ALL 32 Photos In a world full of barely-there sandals, ultra-slim sneakers and other minimalist footwear occupying the mainstream fashion scene, certain brands are pushing back against the idea that less is more. As bedazzled streetwear heats up, bejeweled sneakers and shoes are having a moment too — presenting a sparkling maximalist alternative for men […]
Nike storefront in SoHo. Courtesy of Nike As Nike Inc. digests the impact of a $7.5 million gender discrimination case verdict, the footwear giant also is grappling with a federal investigation into its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. It’s one of the most high-profile examples of a company being caught between a rock and […]