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 […]
Inside Birkenstock’s Chestnut Hill store near Boston. Courtesy of Birkenstock Birkenstock is continuing to grow its retail footprint in the U.S. with the opening of its last location in Boston. Located at 27 Boylston Street just outside of the city in Chestnut Hill, the new location marks the German footwear company’s 15th company-owned retail store […]
Phil Knight Drew Angerer/Getty Images Nike co-founder Phil Knight was the top charitable donor of 2025, according to new research from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. In its annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations, The Chronicle found that Knight and his wife Penny topped the list with their $2 billion […]
Macaulay Culkin made a surprise appearance at Crocs’ newly remodeled 34th Street store on Friday. While at the store, the “Home Alone” star brought his charm to a segment of the footwear brand’s day-long TikTok Shop livestream event. “I wasn’t ever really a Crocs guy,” Culkin told FN at the event with a smirk. “But […]
On’s Cloudmonster 2 is slated to get an update in the first quarter of 2026. Courtesy of On Among the running shoe leaders, Hoka appears to be one of the November standouts cited by a few Wall Street analysts. Also doing well, based on search volume, were On Running‘s largest franchise, its Cloud 6, as […]