Browsing: Footwear
Jay Manning retires as Shoe Show COO in November. Former Hibbett Sports executive Cathy Pryor steps in to lead operations at the independent footwear chain.
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.”
Lord & Taylor relaunches private label on its 200th anniversary, with women’s apparel live now and private label shoes, socks, and men’s wear planned next.
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.
Nike is bringing back the Zoom Flight 5 in its original colorways. The Jason Kidd signature shoe from the ’90s returns under stock number JJ3694-100.
Freight rate volatility is squeezing U.S. shoe importers, with fuel surcharges and port delays making landed costs unpredictable, per OEC Group’s Joseph Firrincieli.
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.