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 […]
View ALL 17 Photos Legends of footwear — Stuart Weitzman, Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti and Jimmy Choo, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the release of “The Minny,” a minimalist version of the strappy stiletto — have made event footwear as important as the dress or pants. Their single and multi-strap stiletto heels are […]
Italian ski legend Alberto Tomba fronting the first chapter of Ferragamo’s “Legends, Reimagined” project. Courtesy of Ferragamo MILAN — Everyone wants to tap into the Winter Olympics craze that is about to hit Milan come next month. Nods to life on the slopes and sport references abounded on the catwalks, and found a way to infiltrate at accessories […]
Winter is here, and Emilia Clarke has the right shoes on hand for January in New York City. The actress, who is currently promoting her upcoming series, “Ponies,” stepped out in the city on Tuesday wearing tall camel-colored boots as a pop of color against a white ensemble. Emilia Clarke is seen wearing what appear to be Saint Laurent Koller boots in SoHo […]
Manebí’s store in Dubai. Courtesy of Manebí MILAN — Italian resort brand Manebí has opened its first store in Dubai, kickstarting a broader retail expansion across GCC countries as part of its overall international push. Located inside The Dubai Mall, the unit is the result of a tie-up with Almarri Investment — Manebí’s strategic retail partner […]
Freaky shoe lovers, rise up. Hybrid designs, cloven toes, chunky platforms, and furry and embellished creations are trending on TikTok. And the credit for the latest footwear obsession on social media goes to Mandy Lee, the fashion writer and analyst, also known as @oldloserinbrooklyn. Beyond engagement with her freaky shoe content on platforms like TikTok, […]
Pieces from leather scraps are hand-woven by artisans to create the huaraches, which helps to limit waste. CLARK BREWER Minimal leather waste has become a core focus at Nisolo. The brand under its new CEO Taryn Laeben is looking at ways to salvage leather scraps from its shoe production process. That has led Laeben to […]
The US and EU have in place the parameters for a trade deal at a 15 percent duty rate across most EU imports to the US. VioletaStoimenova/Getty Images The devil is always in the details. Still, the parameters for the new U.S.-European Union trade deal might just provide the glimmer of hope for footwear firms […]