Author: Linda Crawford
Linda Crawford
Linda covers footwear with the precision of someone who considers shoes the most honest part of any outfit.
MM6 Maison Margiela and Havaianas unveiled six-toe flip-flops and stacked platforms in Milan. Only the six-toe design is confirmed for retail.
Nike’s Air Foamposite Pro “Mummy Duck” in Black and Barely Volt (IZ7806-001), formerly a University of Oregon exclusive, is heading to public retail.
REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton and Merrell CMO Janice Tennant discuss nonlinear careers and leading through retail disruption in outdoor footwear.
Nike’s Air Jordan 14 Retro is getting a “Blue Ferrari” colorway in 2027, extending the silhouette’s longstanding Ferrari-inspired design legacy.
Ciara announced her fifth pregnancy. Her track record with Saint Laurent pumps and Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandals shows she never compromises on footwear.
NBA 2K27 launches with new sneaker brands, footwear partnerships, and a first-ever co-ed City mode that expands the game’s fashion and cultural reach.
Dr. Martens names Isadora Versiani and Nadia Svensson to global product roles, hiring from Marc Jacobs and Adidas. Both start November, reporting to Carla Murphy.
Portugal-based Homies has set up U.S. fulfillment as American sales near 50% of total revenue, making it the brand’s largest market by year-end.
Reformation collaborates with “Emergency Intercom” co-host Enya Umanzor on a $298 satin wedge built from Naia Renew Acetate with hand-drawn embroidered swirls.
An AI-generated Bama Rush character named “Janie B” went viral wearing fake Nike sneakers. Meanwhile, Nike ran a real Studio Fleece activation at a UA sorority house.