A Converse shoe on display at the Converse outlet in San Marcos, Texas. Getty Images Just weeks after Nike Inc. confirmed that nearly 800 jobs were on the chopping block, more employees are set to exit, this time at Converse. In a Monday memo sent to employees from Aaron Cain, Converse’s chief executive officer, Bloomberg […]
Footwear designer Penelope Chilvers has launched her first clothing collection, and she’s letting rip with color and print. Courtesy LONDON — Having made her name with the tasseled Spanish riding boots beloved by Kate Middleton and colorful cowboy styles popular with Texans, Penelope Chilvers is launching a clothing collection with the same rugged, bohemian aesthetic as […]
The Salehe Bembury x New Balance 992 “Calm Be the Crater” features in a campaign in Oregon’s Crater National Park. Courtesy of Salehe Bembury Salehe Bembury‘s series of nature-derived New Balance sneakers will continue this week with a shoe inspired by the deepest lake in the United States. The Salehe Bembury x New Balance 992 […]
Third quarter earnings results at Deckers, parent to Ugg and Hoka brands, were better than expected. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images Were concerns over a slowdown in sales at Deckers Outdoor Corp., the parent of the Ugg and Hoka brands, overblown? If anything, third quarter results posted Thursday after the markets closed indicate there […]
Hoka’s Speedgoat 7 is the first shoe in the trail running franchise to feature a supercritical foam. Courtesy of Hoka Just days after releasing the newest version of its more aggressive and lively super shoe for road racing, Hoka is unveiling another update for its pinnacle trail running shoe. The Hoka Speedgoat 7 incorporates a […]
Billie Eilish and more celebrity shoes at the 2026 Grammys Getty Images The 68th annual Grammy Awards brought out music’s biggest names wearing their best footwear. The ceremony was hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth consecutive year, honoring the best music and artists from 2025. Held at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, the […]
Once exclusive to elite marathoners, “super shoes” have rapidly entered everyday running, promising faster times through novel foam, carbon plates, and rocker designs. While research shows they can improve performance, scientists are now questioning whether these same features may alter biomechanics in ways that affect injury risk. Credit: Shutterstock High-tech “super shoes” are no longer […]
A look at the men’s Minimel shoe from Ugg. Courtesy of Ugg Some on Wall Street continue to see Hoka growth, with Ugg trailing somewhat, as Deckers Brands gears up for its third quarter earnings release on Thursday. Analysts will want to know more in detail how wholesale orders shape up going forward, and how […]
From left to right: The Nike Vomero Premium, Vomero Plus and Vomero 18. Courtesy of Nike Nike is cutting approximately 775 jobs as it aims to consolidate its U.S. distribution center operations across facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi. In a statement sent to FN on Monday, a Nike representative said the move is part of […]
Gigi Hadid stars in vintage-inspired campaign promoting codesigned flip-flops. Courtesy from Havaianas Alpargatas, the owner of the Havaianas and major investor in Rothy’s, is undergoing a compelling turnaround. According to Pedro Baptista, Jefferies equity analyst for apparel, footwear and textiles in Latin America, the overhaul includes a full operational reintegration across production, logistics, digital, marketing […]