performance footwear
Adidas’ Carbon Fiber Supplier Lands New Investments from Footwear Execs
The composite materials maker said it saw sales jump 510 percent last year and expects a further 95 percent…
Puma Debuts J. Cole Basketball Sneaker for ‘On and Off the Court’
Puma's Dreamer 2 "January 28" —named after the rapper's 2014 song and the shoe's release date—marks J. Cole's…
Reebok Re-Releases ‘Sought-After’ Colorways of Lifestyle Running Shoe
Originally released in August last year, the Premier Road Modern silhouette is returning in its solid black…
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The Road Shoe, featuring an upper made from 100 percent recycled material, will debut additional colorways in…
Asics North America Reports ‘Signs of Recovery’ in Q3
The company reported a second consecutive quarter of triple-digit, year-over-year online business growth in…
Merrell’s Latest Collection of Outdoor Shoes is Made to Get Dirty
Outdoor performance brand Merrell is getting back to basics with its latest footwear line.
Boa Technology Acquired in $454 Million Deal
The footwear fastening tech firm has 400 brand partners, including Adidas, La Sportiva, Saucony and Vans.
Puma Debuts Performance Sneakers for the Casual Exerciser and Serious Athlete
Puma released a pair of sneakers on June 25, catering to the woman who works out and to the athlete chasing…
Mizuno’s Latest Performance Sneaker Might Make You Look Twice
Amid surging interest in running, Mizuno launched a new performance sneaker with a striking silhouette.
Roger Federer Lends Superstar Clout to Vegan Leather Tennis-Inspired Sneaker
Swiss performance running brand On tapped the sporting legend to reimagine the classic tennis shoe.
Adidas Packs Even More Carbon Into its Newest Racing Shoe
Carbon might be bad for our airways but performance shoe makers are banking on the competitive edge it…
Cole Haan Launches Pair of Zerøgrand Performance Sneakers
Cole Haan is the latest entrant into the world of performance running footwear.
No Summit? No Problem. Asics Planning VR Release for Trio of New Shoes
With its summit cancelled because of the outbreak. Asics is getting creative with its next footwear debut.
Why Fleet Feet Opened a Stock-Free Store
New to Oregon's bustling Portland downtown, Fleet Feet's concept store is all about the experience.
New Running Shoe Abandons ‘Outdated’ Concept of Motion Control
One crowdfunded running shoe takes a new approach to designing athletic footwear for comfort and performance.