footwear
Payless ShoeSource to Liquidate
Footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource has decided to close up shop and liquidate all 2,100 stores in the U.S…
Innovation is the Driving Trend at The Materials Show East and West
The Materials Show is at the forefront of the performance apparel and footwear markets, showcasing leading…
OrthoLite’s Eco Hybrid is First Step Toward 100 Percent Recycled Insole
OrthoLite's Eco Hybrid foam insole is coming to market, while the company develops a 100 percent recycled…
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Demand for Italian Footwear Dips in Italy, While China Shows Growing Interest
As demand for luxury ramps up in China amid its swelling middle class, the country is taking in more Made in…
Are Designers Side-Stepping the Sneaker Trend to Embrace Heels Again?
High-end designers give high heels the seal of approval for Spring '19.
For Footwear, Comfort Starts With Delivering the Right Fit
The feeling of comfort is subjective, but companies are employing data and biomechanics to fine-tune fit and…
Sarah Jessica Parker is Building a Stiletto Empire
The 'Sex and the City' icon is leveraging her famous character's weakness for shoes into the latest celebrity…
Aldo Group is the First Footwear Company to be Certified Climate Neutral
The Aldo Group has become the first footwear and accessories brand to be certified climate neutral.
Paige Steps Past Denim With First Women’s Footwear Collection
Paige, a producer of premium denim and apparel, has released a new collection of shoes designed to complement…
Ted Baker Brings Footwear Production Back In-House With No Ordinary Shoes Acquisition
Ted Baker is bringing all footwear that bears its name back in-house.
US Clothing and Footwear Spending Rallies in July With 1.5% Increase
Clothing and footwear expenditures rebounded in July, increasing 1.5% to $400.68 million from $394.62 million…
Global Footwear Production Rebounds in 2017 on Asia Consumption
After two years of flat growth, the global footwear sector is starting to rebound.
How Footwear Tech Helps to Find the Right Fit
Shoe shopping is getting an upgrade with the rise of footwear-fitting apps that streamline the process of…
Comfort Is Not an Exact Science When it Comes to Footwear
When it comes to comfort in footwear, the consumer experience is not unlike that of Goldilocks and her quest…
Pastel Hues Pick Up Momentum for Spring ’19 Footwear
Pastel footwear is on an upward trend for Spring '19.