Author: Linda Crawford

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.

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.