Matt Vitone
Joan Oloff Talk <em>Heels & Comfort</em> With Tennis Icon Billie Jean King
Joan Oloff has made its name selling stylish shoes that are deceptively comfortable, and now the woman behind…
Century Old <em>Shoe Hospital</em> Debuts Web Repair Program
My Shoe Hospital, a 100-year-old company founded in Houston, Texas, has introduced a new online service which…
Social Media Influencers Changing the Rules in Footwear Marketing
Celebrity endorsements still play a large role in how brands entice consumers, but a new report claims that…
Knight Officially Passes Torch to Parker In Nike Chairman Succession
Nike announced on Thursday that Nike chairman Phil Knight had officially retired, allowing Mark Parker to…
<b>Adidas Originals</b> Makes Runway Splash with <em>White Mountaineering</em>
Designer Yosuke Aizawa debuted a two-part show during a fashion show in Paris last week, showcasing the…
Has a Virginia Tech Student Designed the <em>Sustainable Sneaker</em> of the Future?
Worn soles are more than just a minor annoyance for sneaker owners—it’s a major environmental issue…
Vans Supports Ocean Preservation in New Collaborative Collection
Vans is feeling the ocean vibes in a new collaboration with Positive Vibe Warriors (PVW), a San Clemente…
<b>Fila</b> Sourcing Director Talks “The New China”
While much has been made of sourcing moving out of China to neighboring countries, the country is still a top…
<b>Biion</b> Finds Disney’s Dory in New Collection
Disney’s lost animated fish Dory has been found… on a new pair of shoes by Canadian shoe brand Biion. In…
The Anti-Hype Sneaker: Q&A with Pointer Footwear
What would a sneaker brand be without a continuous stream of drops, special collaborations and highly-paid…
<b>Ever-Rite</b> Talks Footwear Sourcing in Vietnam
Vietnam is quickly becoming a new hotbed of sourcing for the footwear industry, coming with its own unique…
<b>Caleres</b> Sourcing SVP Talks Current Footwear Production Issues in China
Times moves fast, and that is especially true in China, where issues surrounding sourcing change all the…
Payless ShoeSource SVP on Global Sourcing Strategies
Sourcing is complicated business. At a recent FDRA Summit Payless ShoeSource Global Sourcing SVP Mike McBreen…
The <em>Anti-Hype</em> Sneaker: Q&A with <b>Pointer Footwear</b>
What would a sneaker brand be without a continuous stream of drops, special collaborations and highly-paid…
Converse Celebrates Japanese Culture with <em>Suminagashi</em> Release
Chuck Taylor is heading East for a bit of inspiration in latest limited-edition All Star pack by…