footwear
Birkenstock’s New Campaign is an Ode to the Ugly Shoe
Birkenstock is telling consumers its shoes are "ugly for a reason."
Skechers Opens NYC-Area Superstore
The company's 22,000-square-foot "superstore" at The Mills at Jersey Gardens replaces its 2,900-square-foot…
3M’s Water-Repellent Greige Yarn Targets Activewear, Flyknit Shoes
The 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn is pretreated with Scotchgard Protector, 3M's durable water…
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These companies prove that bringing footwear production back to U.S. shores is desirable in the context of…
3M Introduces 3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation, the Lightweight Insulation Built for Warmth Under Compression
3M™ Thinsulate™ Xerogel Insulation features warmth under compression, lightweight construction and 60%…
Deckers Margins Intact Despite $100 Million Higher Freight Bill
The Hoka owner sees "opportunities" to hike prices to offset freight costs and will carry more inventory to…
Foot Locker CEO: ‘We Have Not Been Offering Customers Enough Choice’
A new Adidas partnership is expected to triple the brand's annual sales at Foot Locker to $2 billion by 2025.
Puma x Dunkin’ Celebrates Iced Coffee Day
Puma is marking Dunkin's Iced Coffee Day on Wednesday with a special themed collab.
JD Sports Says ‘Key Footwear Styles’ Harder to Get
Footwear powerhouses like Nike and Adidas have had well-documented trouble in Vietnam and China.
Crocs Reunites With Figs for Healthcare Giveaway
In its third year, the Free Pair for Healthcare program will offer 10,000 clog pairs and 10,000 Figs scrubs…
Online Shoe Fitting is a Challenge, but Aetrex Has the Answer with 3D Fitting Technology
Aetrex's FitGenius AI tech is built to capture a customer's unique 3D foot profile and fit preferences to…
New Deal Draws Laura Ashley Back Into Fashion
The British brand is on the comeback trail with a licensing deal across numerous categories and countries.
Disappearing Baby Shoe Helps Parents Curb Household Waste
First you see them, then you don’t. That’s the premise behind a newly launched brand of baby shoes designed…
BASF Expands Product Potential for Infinergy® Performance Material
Chemical firm BASF's Infinergy® particle foam is getting the technicolor treatment as its applications grow.
ESG Outlook: Prasad Reddy of Twisted X on Building More Eco Processes
In this Q+A, Prasad Reddy, CEO of eco-footwear company Twisted X, talks about how little steps toward…