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Foot Locker Looks to Women’s, Kids’ and Digital for Future Growth
President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc. Richard Johnson and other members of the company’s senior management…
Converse Heads to SXSW
As Converse launches their new “Made by you” campaign, focused on artistic self-expression, they will return…
Breaking the Mold: Native Founder Taps Into 3D Printing with New Line
Damian Van Zyll De Jong, formerly of Native Shoes, has the zeal and drive of a recent graduate. The designer…
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The Look at FN Platform: All About the Base
Designers are achieving the impossible by making the coolest shoe in footwear history, the sneaker, even…
Ruthie Davis on Luxury, Sneakers and Conquering Social Media
Designer Ruthie Davis is spending New York Fashion Week catching up with old friends and making new…
Nike Plans to Launch Ultimate Sneaker App
Nike is adding Snkrs to its arsenal of apps. The new app brings the brand’s extensive footwear catalog to the…
Article Number Aims to Rebuild Sneakers from the Ground Up
Literally starting from the ground up, new sneaker brand Article Number takes pride in the production and…
BucketFeet Co-Founder Aaron Firestein on Creating Wearable Art
BucketFeet recently announced it raised $7.5 million in a Series A round of funding, which the company will…
Iconix Brand Acquires the North American Rights to Pony
Iconix Brand Group, in partnership with Anthony L&S Athletics, LLC, has acquired the North American rights to…
Adidas Launches First-Ever Reservation App
Sneakerheads will have more time to enjoy leisurely weekend brunches now that they don’t have to stand in…
Vans Kicks Off Design Competition for High School Students
Vans, in partnership with Americans for the Arts, Journeys and skateboard company, Truth, launched its sixth…
Sneaker Releases to Watch in 2015
Sneakers are making noise. Last month the NPD Group revealed the athletic footwear category recorded $93…
‘Back to the Future’ Power Laces Due This Year
In addition to hover boards and soda bottles with built-in straws, the ’80s trilogy Back to the Future…
Adidas Launches Photo Print App for Sneaker Customization
Adidas is taking photo sharing to a new wearable level. On Tuesday, the German athletic label launched its mi…
What’s Selling: Footwear Brands on Top Performing Styles for Spring ’15
Based on the best-selling styles from Sperry Top-Sider, Pikolinos and Shoes Like Pottery, Spring '15 is…