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The Week in Footwear: Peak Introduces First Wearable 3-D Printed Basketball Shoe
Peak debuted the first wearable 3-D printed basketball shoe, plus footwear brand Allbirds discussed its…
Stadium Goods Expands to Europe with the Help of Zalando
Streetwear and sneaker retailer Stadium Goods announced plans last week to partner with online retailer…
Sneakernomics: Small is the New Big
In a recent blog post, The Future Looks PUNY, I outlined that many of the success stories amidst today’s…
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<b>Peak</b> Introduces First Wearable 3-D Printed Basketball Shoe
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Stuart Weitzman Launches Made-to-Order Boot Program
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Earth Brands Keys Into Athleisure for Spring ’18
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As fibers move toward more sustainable versions of themselves, leather has trailed behind. But new solutions…
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