Jonathan Frankel photographed for Footwear News at PMC Studios on June 4, 2025 in New York. Masato Onoda/FN Jonathan Frankel, president of Aldo Product Services at the Aldo Group, is adding board chair of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation to his daily duties. Frankel succeeds Joe Preston, president and chief executive officer of New Balance, […]
Buyers visit the Magic Las Vegas trade show. Courtesy of Magic The trade show experience continues to serve a vital role for the footwear industry. Amid the recent ups and downs of the consumer market, in-person buying events offer retailers opportunities for brand discovery, education about best practices and trend forecasts — not to mention […]
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge at the time, visits the Evelina London Children’s Hospital wearing an LK Bennett dress, on Dec. 11, 2018. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images High street fashion chain LK Bennett on Tuesday petitioned a U.K. court for the appointment of an administrator. A favorite of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and […]
Cole Haan’s new GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 sneaker range. Courtesy of Cole Haan Cole Haan is updating its bestselling court sneaker style 10 years after the company launched the original GrandPrø Tennis shoe model. Initially revealed in 2016, the GrandPrø Tennis aimed to reimagine the classic leather court sneaker with a lightweight construction. Now the brand […]
View ALL 94 Photos It’s been nearly a full year since talks of a Nike Air Foamposite Pro University Blue retro emerged and now, in-hand images of the style’s 2026 iteration have surfaced. For the first time since its original release in 2003, the Air Foamposite Pro’s UNC-colored makeup will return to retail. Featuring simple […]
Asics Gel-Nimbus 28. Asics The next evolution of Asics’ enduring Gel-Nimbus running franchise is just around the corner. The Japanese sportswear company has announced a Jan. 9 launch date for its Gel-Nimbus 28 running sneaker. According to Asics, the shoe is “more comfortable than ever,” which is credit to the brand’s philosophy of kaizen, which […]
On, Adidas and Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red golf brand all had legal dramas this year. Courtesy Images There was no shortage of legal issues affecting the footwear industry in 2025. While trademark complaints made up the bulk of the legal dramas this year, other disputes made headlines as well. From White Mountain’s battle with […]
The Hyper Taping shoe in fluorescent green. Courtesy of Miyake Design Studio Miyake Design Studio and Asics are joining forces on a new footwear development project. Dubbed “Issey Miyake Foot,” the project is described by the Japanese fashion brand as creating “unexplored footwear by reexamining the human foot.” The first product from Issey Miyake Foot, […]
Steph Curry has been with Under Armour for 12 years and has signed two extension, the latest of which could last for life. Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images; Courtesy of Under ARmour As the few remaining days of 2025 dwindle away, FN takes a look back at the surprising partnership Steph Curry Leaves Under Armour […]
Nike’s Valentine’s Day Air Force 1 Low is covered with hearts and comes with a removable locket. Courtesy of Nike Nike tends to do it big with its assortment of Valentine’s Day sneakers, and 2026 will be no different. One holiday iteration of the Air Force 1 Low with removable charms already released for the […]