Massimo Ravera—Getty Images Every time you welcome a guest into your home, you may be letting in thousands of other ones as well—if you allow your visitors to wear their shoes when they enter. The world outside your door is a messy place—full of bacteria, viruses, and environmental toxins—and the soles of your shoes can pick up a […]
Five of the six shoes on the Chamonix podium were already in shops, a year after Asics prototypes went one and two. The cheapest of them won the women’s race. Six runners reached the podium at the UTMB on Saturday wearing shoes from five brands, and five of those six shoes were on sale to the public […]
Steve Madden fall 2026 “Ask Steve” campaign. Courtesy of Steve Madden After years of fielding footwear-related questions, Steve Madden knows that picking out just the right pair of shoes can be a difficult task — so he’s here to help. His footwear brand is leaning into nostalgia with its fall 2026 campaign introducing the “Ask Steve” […]
While Steve Madden brand sales were a standout in the second quarter, Dolce Vita also showed strong growth across wholesale and DTC. Courtesy of Dolce Vita Trend-right product across the portfolio lifted Steve Madden‘s second quarter earnings, and things are looking up for the rest of the year. The company’s chairman and chief executive officer […]
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 […]
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 […]
Credit: Getty Images / Courtesy / InStyle Wedding season is fast approaching, and you’ll need comfortable shoes to make it past the cocktail hour. Podiatrists recommend seeking out shoes with adjustable ankle straps, platforms, and sturdy block heels for stability. They caution against shoes that are completely flat or too narrow. Shop expert recommendations for supportive […]
Vietnam is big producer of sneakers, such as this factory near Ho Chi Minh City. Peter Charlesworth/Getty images Chinese shoe manufacturer Stella International Holdings Ltd. has big plans for the back half of 2026. The Hong Kong-based shoe manufacturer said it is focusing on ramping up three new factories in Indonesia, Bangladesh and Vietnam in […]
Credit: Getty Images Natalie Portman’s Exact Hokas: Hoka Clifton 9 GTX Sneakers, $165 Under $50 Lookalike: Skechers Go Run Consistent Sneakers, $45 (Originally $73) Perfect for Workouts: Adidas Run Falcon 5 Sneakers, $52 with coupon (Originally $65) Podiatrist-Approved Brand: New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi V4 Running Shoes, $65 (Originally $75) Rare Markdown: Brooks Ghost 17 Running Shoes, $120 (Originally $150) Shopper-Favorite: Under […]
A worker pulls a pair of shoes from a production line in a factory located in the Chengdu West Shoes Industrial Development Zone on Jan. 19, 2026. Chengdu is one of the four largest shoe-making districts in China. China Photos/Getty Images Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd.’s 2025 annual results show some data points connected to how […]