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Vans & Summer Bummer <em>Go Monochrome</em> in New Joint Collection
Vans is going all black and white with Venice-based brand Summer Bummer in a new joint apparel and footwear…
<b>New Balance</b> Renews Opposition to TPP; Footwear Industry Reacts
Though New Balance has been quiet lately in regards to its long-standing opposition to the Tans-Pacific…
OrthoLite Announces Sponsorship with <b>New York Yankees</b>
Comfort and performance insole brand Ortholite has announced it will serve as the official insole of the New…
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New Balance’s Running Shoe with <b>3-D Printed Midsoles</b> Will Cost You $400
New Balance announced last year that it was working with 3D Systems on a running shoe that would feature a…
<em>Back With A Bullet</em>: How <b>Gola</b> Is Still Winning at 110 Years-Old
In the fickle footwear market, when a brand has been around for over 110 years, it’s fair to say it’s stood…
Fila & Sweet Chick <em>Cook Up</em> Chicken and Waffle-Inspired Kicks
Fila has partnered with New York City-based Chicken and Waffle restaurant Sweet Chick for a tasty new sneaker…
Kato: A Japanese Original Made in the USA
Apart from traditional clothing like the kimono, perhaps no piece of clothing is more closely associated with…
Converse Launches <em>Lovejoy Art Program</em> to Benefit Local Artists
Converse is bringing together artists from around the world for a new program which seeks to support and…
Hypebeast Files for IPO in Hong Kong
Hypebeast has come a long way from founder Kevin Ma’s bedroom. On Friday the sneaker-enthusiast and lifestyle…
<b>Vibram</b> Becomes Official Footwear Partner of Vail Resorts
High-performance rubber sole producer Vibram has announced a new partnership with Vail Resorts Inc., the…
Athletes Pay Homage to Kobe Byrant on “Mamba Day”
As NBA star Kobe Bryant gets ready to retire for good, Nike is paying tribute to one of their star athletes…
<em>Bata Shoes</em> Names Alexis Nasard New CEO
Swiss footwear manufacturer and retailer Bata announced this week that Alexis Nasard has been selected as…
Creative Recreation Signs Nick Jonas, Names <em>New President</em>
Creative Recreation, a division of Rocky Brands, made two big announcements regarding the long-term growth of…
Armadio Launches <em>Direct-to-Consumer</em> Service for Luxury Italian Goods
Italian upstart Armadio is hoping to snatch luxury consumers away from the big fashion houses with a new…
<em>Then and Now</em>: Tricker’s Talks Family Tradition
Tricker’s has been in the shoe-making business for 187 years, impressive by any standard, and even more so…