Matt Vitone
Austrian Shoe Brand <b>Hogl</b> Plans to Crack the <em>Affordable Luxury</em> Space in the US
With more than 130 freestanding stores worldwide and 30,000 points of sale in 42 countries (including 30…
Blundstone <em>Debuts</em> New Lace-Up Gore Series
Australian boot brand Blundstone was in New York City last week to showcase their new collection at an…
Sakroots Appoints New CMO, Creative Director
The Sak Brand Group has announced it has made two new appointments to its executive ranks in order to better…
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Adidas is taking Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) to court for shoes it claims are just too reminiscent of its…
Hugo Boss Receives Humane Society Award
Hugo Boss is being honored for its commitment to fur-free clothing and its use of innovative, animal-friendly…
Timberland <em>Wants You</em> to Design its New Boots
Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is taking customization direct to consumers through a new co-creation…
Levi’s Partners with V&A Museum for ‘Revolutionary’ Exhibition
London’s Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is partnering with Levi’s for a new exhibition showcasing the…
<b>Concepts</b> Eyes Global Expansion; Appoints New President
Fast-growing Cambridge, Mass. based footwear boutique Concepts, recently re-branded as Concepts…
<b>Skechers Performance</b> Teams with <b>Ironman</b> for European Tour
Skechers Performance division has announced it will serve as the official running shoe sponsor of the 2016…
<b>Brooks</b> Launches New Kaleidoscope Collection
Performance footwear brand Brooks has released a vibrant new collection of running shoes inspired by the…
<em>More than Clogs</em>: <b>Dansko</b> Unveils a Complete Men’s Collection
A staple in the women’s comfort space for many years, Pennsylvania-based Dansko is also well-known for its…
Mizuno Encourages Runners to “Wave” in 2016 Campaign
For its 2016 campaign Japanese performance brand Mizuno is encouraging runners to spread positivity with a…
Woman’s <em>Killer Heels</em> Grounded by TSA
If you’re planning to dress to kill on your next trip, you might want to check a bag. The TSA stopped an…
AAFA Forms Footwear <b>Action</b> <em>Committee</em>
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced the establishment of a new action committee…
Nike & Eric Konston Debut 3rd Signature Sneaker
Nike and Eric Koston have announced the release of the Nike Koston 3, the latest collaboration between Nike…