A look inside the new Crocs Icon store at 543 Broadway in SoHo. Brian T. Silak Some consumers have become super cautious, but that’s not stopping Crocs Inc. CEO from taking some bold steps to ensure sustainable growth on a going-forward basis. “As we have consistently said, we are not trying to manage our […]
For his Footwear News cover shoot, Nigel Sylvester was asked to bring five pairs of shoes with him to show off and share the significance of them. The prolific Jordan Brand collaborator brought four pairs of his Air Jordan sneakers, all but one of which were well worn. Brand new was his Air Jordan 1 […]
Outside the Allbirds store in New York City’s Flatiron District. Eric Petschek Shares of Allbirds Inc. dropped over 16 percent in after-market trading on Thursday as the footwear company lowered its guidance for the year following its latest earnings report. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the San Francisco-based company reported that net revenue […]
Brain Dead and Adidas are releasing a Japan in high and low-top form with Brody King before a wider release with two colorways. Courtesy of Brain Dead A three-way collaboration between Adidas, a pro wrestler and one of the most ebullient brands in streetwear for a flame-covered sneaker modeled after luchador masks. There are actually several […]
A look inside Viberg’s new NYC store. Courtesy of Viberg Viberg has landed in New York City. The 94-year-old Canadian bootmaker has chosen 262 Mott Street in Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood for its first-ever retail store in NYC. Designed by Paris-based Ciguë, the store features a quiet material palette, custom furnishings, and subtle nods to the […]
Privé Padel’s flagship club in the Hamptons. Privé Padel Make room, pickleball. Padel, a new racquet sport that originated in Mexico and is popular among Europeans, is making its name in the U.S. Typically played as doubles within glass walls, the sport is said to blend elements of squash and tennis. The court is smaller […]
View ALL 23 Photos Queen Letizia of Spain had a twinning moment with her two daughters wearing one of summer’s biggest shoe trends — toe sandals. The royal was joined by Princess Sofia of Spain and Crown Princess Leonor of Spain to attend “En un Lugar de la Mente” screening during the Atlantida Film […]
Fendi at Harrods on the fifth floor. COURTESY FENDI LONDON — Shoe heaven has arrived at Harrods by way of Fendi. The Italian luxury brand has taken over a permanent spot on the fifth floor with women’s shoes, leather goods and accessories. The interior takes its cues from Roman architecture, and next to the […]
The US and EU have in place the parameters for a trade deal at a 15 percent duty rate across most EU imports to the US. VioletaStoimenova/Getty Images The devil is always in the details. Still, the parameters for the new U.S.-European Union trade deal might just provide the glimmer of hope for footwear firms […]
Skechers Hands Free slip-in sneakers. Skechers Skechers has responded to Kizik’s claims that it allegedly knocked-off several of its patented hands-free slip-on footwear designs. In a statement issued on Monday, Skechers called Kizik’s allegations “baseless,” and said they are “based on the assertion that Kizik created the hands-free footwear category and is the only […]