Jalen Brunson’s Latest Nike Kobe Sneakers Get an Early Release in NYC Ahead of Finals Game 3
The Knicks will host Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York, their first home final in over 25 years, and a Jalen Brunson × Nike Kobe 5 Protro “NY vs NY” sneaker is being released early. Foot Locker will run a mobile launch across Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn on Monday. The shoe’s green‑copper palette references the Statue of Liberty and Knicks colors, echoing Brunson’s 38‑point performance that helped the team win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The drop runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at designated store trucks.
Women Who Rock: Paris Texas’ Annamaria Brivio Redefines Sexiness for Modern Times
Paris Texas founder Annamaria Brivio says “sexiness is an attitude,” reshaping footwear norms. Since its 2015 launch, the brand mixes Parisian sensuality with Texan boldness, offering heels and western boots that attract Hollywood clientele. In 2023, Brazilian conglomerate Arezzo & Co. invested...
Women Who Rock: Carel’s Frédérique Picard on Why Female Leaders Need Support, Not Stilettos
Frédérique Picard, who has run French shoe brand Carel for 16 years, champions a low‑heel, support‑first philosophy as a metaphor for women’s leadership. She rescued the heritage label during the Gilets Jaunes unrest and the COVID‑19 pandemic, financing the buyout with love‑money and...
Women Who Rock: Crocs SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Carly Gomez on the Importance of Showing Up
Carly Gomez, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Crocs, leverages her experience at Vans and Fabletics to reshape the brand’s culture and storytelling. She emphasizes driving culture both inside the company and outward to consumers, using diverse female...
Women Who Rock: Finding Power in Focus and Clarity with Aeyde’s Luisa Dames
Luisa Dames, founder of cult footwear label Aeyde, credits a razor‑sharp focus on a single vision for the brand’s decade‑long growth. Starting as a solo operation, she has expanded to a 40‑person team headquartered in Berlin while maintaining an understated,...
Adidas Takes Over 35 Nordstrom Stores in Major World Cup Moment
Adidas has expanded its partnership with Nordstrom to a national retail program for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covering 35 stores across the United States. The rollout features an immersive “At The Corner” installation at Nordstrom’s New York flagship, a...
Nike Goes Hollywood in World Cup Film Featuring Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, Channing Tatum and More Stars
Nike launched its “Rip the Script” World Cup film, a Hollywood‑styled short featuring Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, Channing Tatum, Travis Scott and soccer legends such as Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo. The campaign is designed to draw U.S. consumers, who...
Women Who Rock: Skechers’ Lynda Cumming on Being Seen and Heard
Lynda Cumming, senior vice president of global supply chain at Skechers, has rebuilt the company’s logistics network to serve more than 190 countries and manage product flow across 200-plus factories, moving over 300 million pairs of shoes each year. She emphasizes...
Women Who Rock: Foot Locker’s Michelle Wang on Having a Superpower
Michelle Wang, senior vice president and chief merchant at Foot Locker, urges people to identify their personal "superpower" and focus on innate strengths rather than perfection. She highlights the importance of women mentoring women, fostering confidence and a circle of...
Michael Jordan’s Iconic Air Jordan 11 Is Getting Its First Collaboration Soon
The APB Store has announced its first collaboration on the iconic Air Jordan 11 Retro Low, unveiling a navy‑blue Binary Blue colorway with pink All Points Bulletin piping and an off‑white variant. The partnership follows The Whitaker Group’s earlier Air...
Wolverine Worldwide CEO on Merrell’s Legacy and Why He’s Not Leaning on the Past
Chris Hufnagel, newly appointed CEO of Wolverine Worldwide, reflects on his three‑year tenure leading Merrell through the pandemic and a rapid brand transformation. He emphasizes that Merrell’s 45‑year legacy should not anchor the company, urging teams to look forward while...
Battle of the Brands: How Nike, Adidas and More Will Duke It Out Across World Cup Product, Marketing and Activations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is set to become the most lucrative edition ever, with forecasts of more than $40 billion added to global GDP. Soccer’s surge to the U.S. third‑most‑popular sport has...
Brazilian Brand Misci Teams Up With Veja for Fish-Skin Sneaker
French sneaker maker Veja has partnered with Brazil’s emerging label Misci to launch a limited edition fish‑skin sneaker. The shoe revisits Veja’s retro Paulistana silhouette in almond and walnut colorways, featuring pirarucu leather sourced from the Amazon River. Priced at...
Istituto Marangoni Students Put Their Spin on Aera New York’s Italy-Inspired Campaign
Luxury vegan shoe brand Aera partnered with Italy’s Istituto Marangoni to produce its spring 2026 campaign, inspired by the Ligurian coast. The collection features the brand’s first printed shoe, derived from a floral watercolor. Five graduate students in visual communications and art...
AI to Fuel Fashion, Footwear Spending
UBS analyst Jay Sole upgraded On Holding, Birkenstock, Deckers and Wolverine Worldwide to "Buy," citing AI as a catalyst for higher sales and margins in the soft‑line sector. He argues that AI’s true impact comes from broad deployment across dozens...