Brooks has officially opened its first store in Mainland China. The more than 1,200-sq.-ft. store, located in the Kerry Center shopping mall in Shanghai, had a soft opening in mid-July, but celebrated its official grand opening last week in conjunction with the launch of Brooks’ new Glycerin Max running shoe. “We targeted this location because […]
In an unexpected move, Geox is winding down its U.S. operations at the end of the month – including closing its New York City office and cutting staff, FN has learned. Enrico Mistron, who joined Geox as chief executive officer in March, confirmed the news to FN in a statement. “We confirm the closure of […]
Ahead of the Berlin Marathon this weekend, Adidas is presenting the two latest entries to its light and fast Adizero franchise. The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 will launch as the brand’s newest super shoe, borrowing learnings from the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 while introducing fresh technologies in the upper and outsole. Alongside the […]
Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon both looked polished last night at the premiere for Pitt’s latest movie “Wolfs,” in which he stars alongside George Clooney. For the occasion in Los Angeles, Pitt dressed up in white loafers while de Ramon opted for beige peep-toe pumps from Christian Louboutin. While they didn’t walk […]
Clarks has launched a new campaign called “Clarks and Tokyo,” oriented around a documentary exploring the streetwear of Ura-Harajuku, an influential style district home to the Urahara kei fashion movement. In addition to the film exploring Clarks’ role in Ura-Harajuku culture, Clarks Originals is dropping a Harujuku Shoe Pack inspired by Clarks’ historic connection to […]
Nike chief executive office John Donahoe will step down from the company, effective Oct. 13. The beleaguered CEO will be replaced by former Nike executive Elliott Hill, who served in several leadership roles at the Swoosh before retiring in 2020. “Given our needs for the future, the past performance of the business, and after conducting […]
Caleres is lowering its yearly guidance following a reported sales below its expectations in the second quarter. According to the St. Louis-based footwear company, net sales in the second quarter of 2024 were $683.3 million, down 1.8 percent from $695.5 million in the second quarter of 2023. Net earnings in the period were 30.0 million, […]
Black Suede Studio is in growth mode. According to Kris Avakian, founder and president of the Montreal-based footwear brand, the company is expanding into bridal shoes and new accessory categories while also adding a licensing division. For bridal, which first debuted earlier this year, Avakian called it a “natural extension” of the brand. “We are […]
New York Fashion Week has come to a close. This spring ’25 season, designers continued to return to reoccurring favorites, such as the ballet flat and sneaker. Patterned thigh-highs made a statement on the runways, while unexpected collaborations, such as Proenza Schouler and Sorel, rounded out the list of the top shoes at NYFW. See […]
Kith’s much-anticipated team up with Giorgio Armani is here and it includes three footwear styles. According to the Italian luxury brand, the collaboration will include a chukka boot, hiker boot, and loafer to compliment the extensive range of men’s suits and apparel. The chukka boot has a smooth suede upper and features a collaborative Kith […]