performance footwear
Nike Recycles Record-Breaking Marathon Shoe
Nike gives the sneaker made famous by marathon record-breaker Eliud Kipchoge a planet-minded makeover in the…
Performance, Active Footwear Styles Dominate Outdoor Retailer Market
Brands showing at the event discuss the continued appeal of hiking and performance styles amid the pandemic.
Olympic Hurdles Champion Smashes World Record, Decries ‘Super Spikes’
All three medal finishers in Tuesday's 400-meter hurdles race shattered the world record that had stood for…
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Wolverine’s Air Freight Costs Balloon to $11M in Q2
"We've seen pretty tremendous increases in freight rates, both inbound and outbound," Wolverine CFO Mike…
Cycling Startup 3D Prints Custom Shoes
The shoes, sold in a kit that includes a travel bag, cycling cap, commemorative pennant and three booties…
Puma, Mercedes Formula 1 Team Collaborate on Record-Setting Track Spikes
Norwegian track star Karsten Warholm, one of the athletes Puma worked with on the line, already broke a…
Hoka’s Latest Hiking Silhouette Serves Up Running-Shoe Comfort
The brand said its new franchise aims to bring "topflight hiking technology" to those who may have seen the…
Hoka One One Updates the ‘Ultimate Runner’s Running Shoe’
The Clifton 8 maintains the cushioning and smooth support of those previous generations while also refining…
Adidas and Allbirds Go Deep on ‘Open Source’ Low-Carbon Collab
Though their Futurecraft.Footprint sneaker missed their moonshot carbon footprint goal, it still marked a…
Cole Haan Targets Tennis Lifestyle With Latest Performance Sneaker
"Gone are the days of having to wear bright white loaves of bread on your feet," said Cole Haan brand…
Backed by Roger Federer, On Running Eyes IPO
The "born in the Swiss Alps" running brand is believed to be gearing up for an autumn IPO.
Dua Lipa and Winnie Harlow Rep Puma’s Latest Sneakers
Puma tapped Lipa to wear its new Mayze sneaker for the brand's first solo campaign with the "Don't Start Now"…
Asics’ Dual Sneaker Launch Targets Two Different Running Styles
The shoes adjust the weight, foam thickness and forefoot curvature to account for the differences between…
Researchers Testing Boa’s Dial-Based Fit System Report ‘Compelling’ Gains
A peer-reviewed paper found measurable improvements in agility, speed and efficiency gains for two of Boa's…
Nike’s New Basketball Sneaker Marks a (Sustainable) First for the Brand
Nike shares how its latest basketball drop is designed to create as little environmental impact as possible.