Browsing: Footwear

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.

Asics partners with China’s experimental label Empty Behavior for a Paris launch backed by Lisa, framing cultural partnerships as a core product strategy.

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.

The Air Jordan 3 Retro Flip returns in Pure Platinum (JA8012-094), set to release during Super Bowl weekend. The rarely seen Jordan 3 variant targets collectors.

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.

Veja’s two short films, “Far From the Spotlight,” document the catadores, farmers, and assembly workers behind the brand’s iconic sneakers.