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NASA Inspires Latest Adidas Ultraboost Performance Sneaker
Adidas' latest Ultraboost performance sneaker takes design cues from NASA.
Nike’s Latest Investment Makes Footwear More Inclusive
Handsfree Labs Inc. expands Nike's FlyEase footwear platform, which builds adaptive sneakers for athletes…
How Boa Technology and Casca Use Technology to Tackle Footwear Fit
It's possible some performance footwear brands have been ignoring the needs of women for too long.
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Mizuno and BASF Pioneer ‘Center of Balance’ Footwear Technology
Mizuno's new TC-01 and TC-02 silhouettes will be powered by BASF Elastopan, enabling whole new midsole…
NPD: Sneakers Stay Strong as Q3 Fashion Footwear Falls
Sneakers and skate shoes may be on top now but tough comps in Q4 could lead to trouble in the leisure…
Reebok Returns to Its ‘Tech Style’ Roots with Zig Kinetica Concept_Type 1
Created by Reebok's new Tech Style department, the Zig Kinetica Concept_Type 1 marks the first shoe targeting…
Nike Mars Yard Drop Offers ‘Performance’ Footwear for Toddlers
Nike and long-time collaborator Tom Sachs have reunited for a toddler- and baby-sized sneaker drop.
Brooks Running, Facing E-Comm Delays, Offers Locally Fulfilled Same-Day Delivery
The brand said its partnership with distribution platform Locally will benefit both consumers and local…
Q&A: Pensole’s D’Wayne Edwards On Sneaker Resale, Athlete Endorsements and Designing for Athleisure
Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, one of only six designers to design a Jordan silhouette, talked sneakers, endorsements…
Mizuno Debuts XPOP PU Foam Technology in New Running Shoe
The Wave Sky WAVEKNIT 3 combines Mizuno's new XPOP foam with its latest material advancements for a "brand…
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