More From Matt Vitone
Vans Supports Ocean Preservation in New Collaborative Collection
Vans is feeling the ocean vibes in a new collaboration with Positive Vibe Warriors (PVW), a San Clemente…
<b>Fila</b> Sourcing Director Talks “The New China”
While much has been made of sourcing moving out of China to neighboring countries, the country is still a top…
<b>Biion</b> Finds Disney’s Dory in New Collection
Disney’s lost animated fish Dory has been found… on a new pair of shoes by Canadian shoe brand Biion. In…
<b>Ever-Rite</b> Talks Footwear Sourcing in Vietnam
Vietnam is quickly becoming a new hotbed of sourcing for the footwear industry, coming with its own unique…
<b>Caleres</b> Sourcing SVP Talks Current Footwear Production Issues in China
Times moves fast, and that is especially true in China, where issues surrounding sourcing change all the…
Payless ShoeSource SVP on Global Sourcing Strategies
Sourcing is complicated business. At a recent FDRA Summit Payless ShoeSource Global Sourcing SVP Mike McBreen…
The <em>Anti-Hype</em> Sneaker: Q&A with <b>Pointer Footwear</b>
What would a sneaker brand be without a continuous stream of drops, special collaborations and highly-paid…
Converse Celebrates Japanese Culture with <em>Suminagashi</em> Release
Chuck Taylor is heading East for a bit of inspiration in latest limited-edition All Star pack by…
Nike Sales Grow Amid Worries of Underwhelming Orders
Nike might still be the most dominant player in the athletic footwear industry, but the company’s latest…
3,600 Pairs of Fake <b>Uggs</b> Found in New York
Ugg doesn’t play when it comes to counterfeits of its famous shoes. Partnering with local police in Long…
<b>Shoes of Prey</B> Launches Shoe-Inspired Nail Polish
The matchy-matchy look is in. Shoes of Prey and Butter London, a British-based color nail lacquer brand, have…
<b>Keen</b> Brings Live Monumental Campaign to Stonewall Inn
In celebration of President Obama’s decision to name New York City’s historic Stonewall Inn as a national…
What’s a <b>Flip-Flop</b> Worth?
Stacked high in the bins of America’s big box stores, flip-flops are ground zero for fast fashion’s emphasis…
Mixed Results for Converse in Trademark Battle
Converse got some but not all of what it wanted Friday in a ruling on its 2014 lawsuit with 31 different…
<b>Finish Line</b> Reports Solid Q1
Finish Line reported first quarter results for its 2017 fiscal year on Friday. The Indianapolis-based…