Outdoor footwear
Why Keen’s Committing to More ‘Made in the USA’
The Portland, Ore.-based footwear company is increasing production not just in its home city but also with a…
Xero Shoes Looks to Next Chapter of Growth Following TZP Group Investment
Since launching its DIY sandal in 2009, the "natural movement footwear" brand has expanded into casual and…
Cole Haan’s Zerogrand Targets the Winter Hiker With New Boot
The performance lifestyle brand's launch arrives as hiking shoes stand out as one of footwear's bright spots…
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These 2 Shoe Styles Stood Out in Footwear’s Painful Q3: NPD
Some corners of the footwear sector outperformed others in the third quarter, where back-to-school sales…
L.L. Bean x Todd Snyder Collaboration Offers New Spin on Outdoor Classics
The line is designed to honor to L.L. Bean's heritage, with Snyder offering new takes on the Bean Boot and…
L.L. Bean Continues Wholesale Push With Zappos Tie-Up
L.L. Bean's new wholesale partnerships are part of a growth strategy to make its products more accessible…
Take a Hike: Why Outdoor Is Footwear’s Biggest Money-Making Opportunity Right Now
If nothing else, the Covid-19 pandemic is nudging consumers to reconnect with the great outdoors.
Jordan Brand Capitalizes on Outdoor Footwear Craze Ahead of the Holiday
The Jordan Brand Holiday 2020 collection includes the Jordan Spizike 270 Boot, the Jordan Delta and the…
Tecnica Group North America Streamlines Product Buying with NuOrder Deal
With the partnership, the Tecnica Group North America brands can digitize their digital line sheets, catalogs…
What’s Going on in the Footwear Market? It’s Complicated
Experts see just two bright spots in the shoe sector.
Chaco Pushes ‘Shop Local’ to Give Indie Gear Shops a Boost
The Wolverine World Wide-owned outdoor footwear brand is helping retail partners drive sales amid widespread…
How Oboz Honors its Outdoor Roots and Supports Shoe Sales Without Stores
A wholesale brand that relies on retail partner for sales, the outdoor footwear maker sticks to tree-planting…
Here’s What Graphene Can Do For a Trail Running Shoe
U.K.-based performance footwear brand Inov-8 is bringing its graphite-infused technology to a new outdoor…
Converse’s Second Cold-Weather Collection Blends Form and Function
Converse's second Mountain Club collection blends form and function in creating footwear ready to brave the…
How eBay Plans To Keep Its Edge in Outdoor Footwear Resale
eBay long has been one of the most reliable reselling platforms and may have a distinct advantage when it…