The retail giant said more than 3.5 billion units were shipped same-day or next-day in Q1, with sales through those channels growing 50 percent year over year. Scott Olson/Getty Images For back-to-school (bts), parents expect to spend more on shoes this year, and they might be willing to give up some quality if they can […]
New shoes for back-to-school are expected to cost more this year. Courtesy Image One in three shoe executives see their retail prices for shoes on the store shelves rising as much as five percent this year, according to a 2026 Second Quarter FDRA Shoe Executive Business Outlook Survey. It’s too early to tell if the […]
UBS analyst Jay Sole expects Steven Madden Ltd. could miss analysts’ second quarter gross margin estimates due to inventory issues connected with its Kurt Geiger operation. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Are Q2 gross margin expectations too high for some shoe firms? Maybe. Softline companies are manageing their inventory well, said UBS analyst Jay Sole. After analyzing […]
A new build for the Vans Authentics looks to retro soccer boots as inspiration. Courtesy of Vans The World Cup has brought an abundance of soccer-derived sneakers from the sports’ biggest players, but Vans is also getting into the mix by revamping its oldest model. The Vans Authentic “Copa” takes after retro football boots with […]
Pharrell and his Adidas Viginia Watermoc Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images; Courtesy of Pharrell While Pharrell and Adidas’ Jellyfish takes inspiration from the fluid form of a jellyfish, their next shoe is made to actually go into the water. The Pharrell x Adidas Virginia Watermoc is a slip-on shoe with all the appearances of grip […]
Jennifer Lopez performs during Prime Video’s inaugural Obsessed Fest event at Nya Studios on June 27 in Los Angeles. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Prime Video Jennifer Lopez performed at Prime Video’s inaugural Obsessed Fest on Saturday wearing a unique tattooed boot from a past collaboration between Jimmy Choo and Jean Paul Gaultier. Jennifer Lopez Vivien […]
(Photo: Lisa Jhung) Go for a hike of any level of difficulty, and you’ll see people wearing everything from minimal trail running shoes to burly boots. It’s easy to wonder which type of footwear is better for hiking. Trail runners and day hikers travel over much the same terrain. We’re all out there on hilly, […]
A look inside a Nike store on Broadway in Manhattan on april 24, 2026. Spencer Platt/Getty Images While Wall Street analysts were surprised by the chief financial officer (CFO) shift at Nike Inc., they also saw it as a natural progression in the company’s ongoing turnaround. Nike on Tuesday named David Denton as its new […]
Students will have greater input this year in shaping apparel and shoe purchases for back-to-school, according to a PwC survey. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The average $278 spend on apparel and shoes for back-to-school (bts) this year is “more than twice what they spend on actual school supplies,” according to a report from PwC. The consultancy […]
The newest colorways of the Nahmias x Puma Suede. Courtesy of Nahmias Nahmias have a glimpse at its newest creations for Puma ahead of its showroom residency during Paris men’s fashion week. In photos exclusively sent to FN, the duo have come together again to create three new colorways of the Puma Suede model, which […]