Outdoor footwear
From Outer Space to the Outdoors: NASA’s Aerogel Tech Gives Fashion Bulk-Free Warmth
As workable aerogels have become more prevalent, they have gained traction in the apparel and footwear…
Keen Recommits to Making the ‘World’s Cleanest Shoe’
Following its 20th anniversary, Keen released its latest impact report and debuted a hiking boot featuring…
Why Columbia Sportswear Sued Two Former Execs and a Tiny Oregon Rival
The Sorel owner recently launched a pair of legal battles over trademarks and trade secrets.
Oboz Is Now a Certified B Corp
"B Corp is all about turning polices into action with measurable results that substantiate improvement over…
NPD: 2023 Will Be a ‘Reset’ Year for Footwear Industry + Sales Volatility to Level Out in Next Few Years
U.S. footwear industry sales are expected to stabilize over the next three years after years of…
Rocky Brands Wants to Clear $40M in Inventory by Year End
The parent of Georgia Boot, Durango and The Original Muck Boot Company saw third-quarter sales jump 17.5…
Bass Pro Shops Fishing for Trouble After ‘Lifetime Guarantee’ Goes Sideways
A new lawsuit alleges the retailer fraudulently advertises a warranty saying sock buyers get a "lifetime…
Teva Reunites With Cotopaxi on Outerwear, Slipper-Inspired Shoe
The two first teamed up in July of last year on a sandal capsule that quickly sold out.
Booting Up: Canada Goose Debuts Footwear
Beginning Nov. 12, the outerwear purveyor will be accessorizing its Arctic-grade bombers and parkas with a…
Keen Builds Transparency Into its Upcycling-Centered Collection
A shoe made with industrial car seat leather will be Keen's first with a clear certification indicating how…
How Keen is Fighting Pandemic Burnout and ‘Always-On Culture’
The outdoor footwear brand's Unplugged initiative includes meeting-free Fridays and a push to normalize…
Florsheim Footwear Owner Expands Outdoor Offering with New Acquisition
The owner of Florsheim, Stacy Adams, Nunn Bush, Rafters and Bogs is expanding its portfolio with a new…
Vivobarefoot’s Latest Hiking Boot Works With Nature—Not Against it
The minimalist brand's new shoe features a multi-directional sole produced with the tire-manufacturing giant…
Foot Locker’s Reebok Collab Channels the Passions of WNBA, NBA Stars
The retailer also collaborated with Adidas on a collection of sneakers, apparel and accessories celebrating…
Rocky Brands CEO Sees ‘Tremendous Upside’ With Muck Boot, Xtratuf on Board
CEO Jason Brooks said Rocky Brands can "meaningfully" reduce fulfillment costs for the newly acquired brands.