Author: Linda Crawford
Linda Crawford
Linda covers footwear with the precision of someone who considers shoes the most honest part of any outfit.
Jaden Smith’s Spring 2027 collection for Christian Louboutin expands across generations and occasions, anchored by standout footwear and accessories.
Nike fuses the Mercurial R9 cleat and Air Max 95 into the Air Max Joga Bonito R9, a football-to-streetwear hybrid tied to Ronaldo Nazario’s legacy.
FN’s inaugural Switchback Dinner in New Orleans brought Altra and Chaco leaders together to discuss how female executives and consumers are reshaping outdoor footwear.
Footwear companies avoided Chapter 11 in May 2026 as overall corporate bankruptcies rose, per S&P Global Market Intelligence. Industry stress remains, but hasn’t broken yet.
Terrell Owens partnered with AI footwear startup Syntilay to design a 3D-printed recovery shoe built around pickleball’s specific physical demands.
A’ja Wilson debuts a Nike A’Two colorway inspired by Susie Carmichael from Nickelodeon’s Rugrats, calling the character one that “gave me a chance to dream.”
Luisa Dames built Aeyde into a cult footwear brand over a decade through organic growth and a sharp, uncompromising vision. Now she’s evolving her leadership.
Veja and Brazilian brand Misci collaborate on a Paulistana sneaker using leather from the pirarucu, a large freshwater fish native to the Amazon river.
Nike applies premium patent leather treatment to SB Dunk Low PRM WC in Black Spruce colorway for holiday release, elevating the skate silhouette.
Ground Up International signs direct partnerships with Dickies and Scotch & Soda, moving away from its traditional licensing model to develop footwear lines.