Author: Linda Crawford

Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert says ballerina will be footwear’s defining trend for three to five years, with mary janes emerging from ballet flat demand.

Nike’s Ja 4 Weather Radar colorway (JA9745-400) covers Ja Morant’s signature basketball shoe in meteorological radar graphics. Release date is forthcoming.

Nike and footwear brands face simultaneous legal pressure from federal DEI rollbacks and state anti-discrimination laws, with attorney Bryan M. Sullivan warning of a “no-win situation.”

Vans opens a 1,291-sq-ft flagship on Milan’s Corso Garibaldi, a street that has become a streetwear destination. The store debuts a new retail concept.

Foot Locker and Champs Sports are now on Uber Eats, offering on-demand and scheduled sneaker delivery from 1,000+ locations for back-to-school shoppers.

Ronnie Fieg unveiled Kith’s “Linen Collection” — an Air Force 1 and Air Max 95 — tied to the Miami Beach store opening.

Gherardo Felloni debuts Roger Vivier’s first Pièce Unique footwear, using enameled metalwork, feathers, and multiple embroidery techniques in one-of-a-kind designs.

Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce in custom Christian Louboutin shoes and Dior haute couture. Louboutin had previously made hundreds of shoes for her Eras Tour.

Nike’s upcoming patent leather Air Force 1 is drawing “Beef and Broccoli” comparisons for its brown-and-green colorway, echoing Timberland’s iconic boot.

Deckers Outdoor and Boot Barn are least likely to miss Q2 gross margin targets, while Steven Madden carries the highest miss risk.