The latest collection from Project Rock, the Under Armour-backed label of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is inspired by his “grit in the dirt” mentality. Project Rock said the range, titled “Proving Ground,” is specifically inspired by McKinley High School in Hawaii, which is where The Rock went to school and learned this mentality. The collection features workout-ready looks for both men and […]
Adidas is bringing its game-changing Ultraboost shoe to the golf course. The Adidas Ultraboost Golf, according to the brand, was inspired by the original stylish and functional running shoe that was unveiled in 2015. Adidas said the spikeless golf version was built using the same Ultraboost last, but features several golf-specific updates. These include Adiwear rubber outsoles […]
Shoe City is going out of business. The Baltimore-based sneaker and streetwear retailer, with the official business name of Esco Ltd., commenced going-out-of-business sales on Thursday for all of its 39 retail store locations throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. with the help of Gordon Brothers. According to the advisory firm, the stores range in size […]
What exactly qualifies as a “sustainable” shoe? If you find yourself stumped by that question, you’re not alone. Amid the heightened awareness and interest in eco-friendly fashion — particularly among Gen Z and millennial consumers — companies are increasingly marketing their products as sustainable, basing their claims on an array of ingredients and processes. Some […]
When Nicholas Kirkwood landed on the luxury shoe scene in 2005, he disrupted the industry with his bold, architectural designs. Now the prolific designer, who shelved his eponymous brand in February, is out to shake things up again with an ambitious eco-driven launch that completely transforms the entire shoe life cycle — with a drastically simplified, vertically integrated and fully circular model. “I want to see […]