Rockport Brings Dr. J’s Basketball Legacy to Life in New AI-Driven Campaign
Rockport has launched an AI‑driven campaign featuring basketball legend Dr. J, marking his first major brand partnership in decades. The campaign leverages artificial‑intelligence storytelling to present a contemporary portrait of the icon, linking his historic influence to modern comfort and style. The effort follows Rockport’s 2023 acquisition by Authentic Brands Group and recent licensing agreements with Marc Fisher Footwear and Chapters Brand Group, expanding its U.S., U.K., and Irish distribution. The initiative signals a blend of heritage branding with cutting‑edge technology in the footwear market.
Nike’s SB Dunk Is Getting a Collaboration With This Beloved Skate Shop for the Very First Time
Nike SB is partnering with Columbia, South Carolina skate shop Bluetile for its first-ever shoe collaboration, the Bluetile × Nike SB Dunk Low QS. The sneaker draws on the monarch butterfly, a symbol of Mexican immigrant resilience, and features a "bug‑like" suede upper that...
Kith Debuts Its First Pet Line, Featuring Shoes, Dog Bowls and More
Kith is entering the pet market with its first collection, created in partnership with New York‑based Wagwear. The line features reflective dog harnesses, rope leashes, ventilated WagWellies Mojave boots, a monogrammed tote carrier, chew bones and stainless‑steel bowls. All items carry...
Kobe Bryant’s Latest ‘Mambacita’ Tribute Sneakers Will Be Released Soon
Nike will launch the Kobe 3 Low Protro Mambacita edition on May 1, coinciding with Gianna “Gigi” Bryant’s birthday. The sneaker showcases a black‑white base, metallic‑gold accents, glossy patent leather details, and a heart‑shaped gold key‑chain. Under the 2022 agreement, 100%...
EXCLUSIVE: Kimora and Ming Lee Simmons Front Betsey Johnson’s Mother-Daughter Campaign
Kimora Lee Simmons teams up with iconic designer Betsey Johnson for a spring 2026 campaign that spotlights her daughter, Ming Lee Simmons, in a mother‑daughter narrative. The visual language fuses Betsey Johnson’s playful heritage with a sleek, contemporary aesthetic, aiming...
Emily Blunt Dresses in Red Balenciaga Head to Toe for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ European Premiere
Emily Blunt arrived at the European premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in London wearing a custom red Balenciaga ensemble, from a dramatic bustier to the brand’s distinctive Duchesse pumps. The look echoed the film’s iconic red‑pump motif and matched...
LeBron James’ Upgraded Nike Air Force 1s Are Getting a New White Colorway for the Summer
Nike is expanding its NBA‑themed Air Force 1 lineup with a new LeBron James‑inspired low‑top slated for a summer launch. The Beijing‑inspired White/Jade Ice/Metallic Gold colorway mimics marble and adds premium details such as rope laces, gold dubraes, and a crown‑shaped...
Ahluwalia’s Newest Puma Collection Is a ‘Love Letter’ to African Football Ahead of World Cup
Puma has unveiled its second collaboration with London‑based designer Priya Ahluwalia, a collection built around the V‑S1 sneaker released in vibrant pan‑African hues and a muted gray‑black version. The line extends beyond footwear to include a track top, pants, a...
Nigo and Jun Takahashi Reform Their Streetwear Super Team for Nike Air Force 1 Collab
Nigo and Jun Takahashi have teamed up with Nike for the Air Force 1 Low “LO2,” a sneaker that nods to their 1991 “Last Orgy 2” column. The shoe features navy‑white color‑blocking, patent‑leather overlays, and “Nigo Air” branding on the tongue and heel....
Is Quiet Western the New Way to Wear the Cowboy Boot?
The fashion industry is witnessing a shift toward "quiet Western" boots, a minimalist reinterpretation of traditional cowboy footwear. Celebrities like Laufey, Taylor Swift, and Kendall Jenner have been spotted in subdued, block‑heel designs that blend Western cues with urban elegance. Brands such...
Nike’s New Futuristic Foamposite-Inspired Sneaker Will Be Released Soon
Nike is set to launch the First Sight Shadow, a futuristic slip‑on sneaker inspired by its iconic Foamposite line. Part of the First Sight women’s collection, the shoe blends 2000s basketball aesthetics with modern, iridescent detailing and a bespoke traction...
Clarks Is Back in the Black, Eyes New Store Openings
Clarks returned to profitability in 2025, posting an after‑tax profit of $38.9 million versus a $49.1 million loss in 2024, while revenue slipped 3.3% to $1.09 billion. The footwear maker trimmed inventory to $332.6 million and boosted cash to $60.5 million, aided by a $128.8 million...
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus Has Big Shoes to Fill — but What About the Sneakers?
Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman while senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus will assume the chief executive officer role on September 1, 2026. The change marks a shift not only in leadership but also in the company’s...
Here’s Your First Look at Awake NY’s Highly Anticipated, High-Vis Pink Air Jordan 6
Awake NY has unveiled its first look at the Air Jordan 6 “Playful Pink,” slated for an August 29, 2026 release. The sneaker features four distinct pink hues across nubuck, overlays, heel, and a TPU window, while the midsole echoes the iconic Infrared colorway with...
Midwest Shoe Merchants Has New CEO, Board Expansion Plan
Midwest Shoe Merchants, a family‑owned retailer founded in 1950, announced that third‑generation co‑owner David Sajdak has been promoted to CEO, succeeding his father Jim. The company plans to expand its six‑member board by adding at least three external advisors by...