Saucony’s Shadow Sneaker Gets a Velcro Update in Latest Engineered Garments Collab
Engineered Garments and Saucony are releasing a new version of the classic Shadow sneaker featuring double Velcro straps instead of traditional laces. The collaboration, led by Daiki Suzuki, adds mixed‑mesh and premium leather overlays and will debut on April 10 in white, black and brown. Priced at $125, the shoe follows the successful October Shadow Original Wingtip drop. Wolverine Worldwide, Saucony’s parent, recently posted a 4.6% revenue increase in Q4 2025, underscoring the brand’s growth trajectory.
This Special-Edition New Balance Pack Pays Homage to Brand’s Legacy and It’s Available Now
New Balance has launched a limited‑edition “Baltimore vs. D.C.” pack featuring two Made‑in‑USA 993 models, each styled after one of the East Coast cities. The Baltimore version uses a red‑black‑cement palette inspired by the Maryland flag, while the D.C. version...
Asics’ Latest Low-Profile Sneaker Is Designed to Promote Mindfulness and It’s Available Right Now
Asics has introduced the Hypersync, a low‑profile sneaker priced at $110, now available in White/Pure Silver and Oyster White/Ivory. The shoe merges the synthetic upper of the Hyperpower track model with the circular‑pod sole of the Snapdown wrestling shoe, and...
Hoka Remasters a Speedy Runner as a Lifestyle Sneaker With Advanced Foam
Hoka has re‑imagined its Mach 7 performance runner as the Mach Remastered, a lifestyle‑focused sneaker priced at $145. The shoe blends the brand’s speed‑training heritage with a supercritical foam midsole, ripstop base, and 3D‑printed details for everyday comfort. It launches in monochrome...
Skechers and Howie Mandel Tout ‘Retail Theater’ With Immersive Hologram Experience
Skechers has teamed with comedian‑ambassador Howie Mandel and hologram specialist Proto Hologram to debut an immersive, permanent holographic installation at its Manhattan Beach flagship store. Shoppers can interact with a life‑size Mandel avatar, snap selfies and unlock exclusive promotions, turning...
Nike Celebrates the WNBA’s 30th Anniversary With an Assortment of Sneakers Including the Air Force 1
Nike has unveiled a four‑shoe collection to celebrate the WNBA’s 30th anniversary, featuring the Air Force 1 Low, Dunk Low, GT Cut 4 and Sabrina 3. Each model uses a white, blue and red palette with an iridescent anniversary badge. The line drops...
Denim Sneakers Are Hardly New — but They’re Suddenly Everywhere
Denim sneakers, once a niche novelty, have become ubiquitous across the footwear market. Levi’s has accelerated its partnership with Nike, increasing collaborations from four before 2025 to multiple releases in 2025‑2026, including Air Max 95 and Air Force 3 models. Other brands...
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 5 ‘White Metallic’ Is Coming Back With a New Detail for the First Time Ever
Nike is set to release a refreshed Air Jordan 5 “White Metallic” later this month, replicating the 2000 silhouette but introducing embroidered Nike Air branding on the heel in place of the traditional Jumpman logo. The sneaker retains the original white tumbled‑leather...
EXCLUSIVE: L’Art De L’Automobile and Salomon Unite Running and Cars Through the Lens of Aerodynamics
Salomon and French lifestyle brand L’Art de L’Automobile have launched their third joint capsule, the S/Lab Phantasm 3 and ACS Pro, both inspired by automotive aerodynamics. The S/Lab Phantasm 3 features a shroud that cuts drag by 30% compared with its predecessor, while...
How White Shoes Became Fashion’s Freshest Staple
White shoes have transitioned from a seasonal novelty to a year‑round fashion staple, with Google searches hitting a record high in 2025. Luxury houses such as Chanel, Prada, and Bottega Veneta showcased white boots, heels, and sneakers across Fall 2026 runway shows....
The ‘Ugly’ Shoe Trend Is Coming for Bridal Footwear
The "ugly" shoe movement has entered the bridal market, highlighted by a limited‑edition Birkenstock × Danielle Frankel collection that blends satin, pearls and hand‑painted flowers with casual slide and clog silhouettes. Other brands such as Sneex, Crocs and Brave Pudding are also promoting...
Salomon Just Gave One of Its Most Popular Sneakers a Sandal-Like Makeover for Summer
Salomon has unveiled the ACS Pro Shell, a summer‑ready reinterpretation of its popular ACS Pro sneaker, priced at $180. The new model swaps the traditional closed upper for an open‑mesh construction with window cutouts, delivering enhanced ventilation while retaining the brand’s signature TPU...
Christian Louboutin Is Taking the Trendy Men’s Ballet Flat to the Altar
Christian Louboutin has entered the men’s ballet‑flat market with two wedding‑season silhouettes, the square‑toed Diopic ballerina and the lace‑up Ruben. Both models feature lightweight Loubi‑red soles, with the Ruben offered in black crepe satin and white lamb‑nappa leather. The collection...
Michael Jordan’s First Championship Air Jordan Is Getting a New Update With Elaborate Denim Details
Nike is set to launch a denim‑detailed version of the Air Jordan 6 Retro, dubbed “Sashiko,” celebrating Michael Jordan’s first championship shoe. The sneaker blends a Pale Ivory leather upper with Work Blue denim accents and features intricate sashiko embroidery applied by the...
New Balance’s Futuristic Lifestyle Sneaker Is Getting New Multicolor Styles for Spring
New Balance is launching two new colorways of its futuristic Abzorb 2000 lifestyle sneaker on April 1. The releases feature the “Liquid Metal” line with gradient‑fade designs, one in muted pink‑brown tones and another in vibrant green‑red‑orange‑purple hues. Priced at $170, the...
Nike’s Rare Foamposite ‘Voltage’ Is Coming Back for the First Time Ever
Nike announced the first-ever re‑release of the 1997 Air Foamposite Pro "Voltage," a coveted model that has been unavailable for nearly three decades. The sneaker will launch on May 8 through the SNKRS app and select Nike Sportswear stores, priced...
Nike Put Real Sand in the Swoosh of This Air Force 1 Ahead of Summer
Nike has unveiled a new Air Force 1 Low Sail/Soft Yellow that incorporates real glittery sand inside the Swoosh, creating a shifting visual effect with each step. The shoe features a sunrise‑inspired gradient, silver upper, yellow star eyelets, and a water‑bubble‑filled tongue...
DSW Parent Narrows Q4 Loss On Flat Sales, Shares Fall
Designer Brands (DBI) reported a fourth‑quarter net loss of about $20 million, narrowing from $38 million a year earlier, while revenue held steady at $713.6 million. The company beat revenue estimates but posted an adjusted loss per share of 31 cents, missing Wall Street’s...
EXCLUSIVE: Keen Taps Philéo Landowski for Multiseason Partnership
Keen announced a multiseason partnership with 23‑year‑old Parisian designer Philéo Landowski, aiming to fuse outdoor functionality with high‑fashion aesthetics. The collaboration’s first product, the Targher Phileo, merges the brand’s Targhee hiking boot architecture with the sleek silhouette of the Jasper sneaker, featuring...
DSW’s Dollhouse of Spring Trends Builds on Its Winning ‘Let Us Surprise You’ Initiative
DSW is extending its "Let Us Surprise You" brand platform with a spring 2026 campaign that transforms a store into a dollhouse showcasing diverse shoe moments. The in‑house team and agency Spacejunk created a visual narrative that spotlights festival‑season Western...
Adidas Takes Performance Basketball Into the Future With a 3D-Printed Sneaker
Adidas unveiled a new 3D‑printed basketball sneaker as the flagship of its Project R.A.P. (Radical Athlete Perception) platform, first displayed by Kansas guard Darryn Peterson during NCAA tournament warm‑ups. The shoe features a fully customized upper that offers tailored support, cushioning,...
Euromonitor Reveals Top Global Shoe Brands in New Report
Euromonitor International’s 2026 World Market report ranks Nike, Adidas, Skechers and New Balance as the four dominant global shoe brands, with Puma slipping back to fifth after a brief stint at fourth. In the United States, On AG surged to the fifth‑place...
Salomon’s U.S. Store Base Has Room for Growth
Salomon, part of Amer Sports, is accelerating its U.S. brick‑and‑mortar rollout, eyeing Miami, Washington, Boston and San Francisco after recent openings on New York’s Upper West Side, Beverly Hills, Flatiron and Los Angeles. Each new store spans roughly 2,000‑3,000 sq ft and is expected...
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 1 Low Gets Buttoned Up With an Actual Shirt Collar and Tie
Jordan Brand unveiled the Air Jordan 1 Low Suit & Tie, a low‑top sneaker that literally incorporates a shirt collar, buttoned tongue and a navy‑and‑white polka‑dot tie affixed with gold Jumpman pins. The shoe uses the Method of Make v3 construction with glossy leather overlays...
Axel Arigato Creative Director Gives First Look at Zane Sneaker
Axel Arigato unveiled the Zane sneaker, a unisex, low‑profile model priced at $330, debuting on March 25 as part of its Spring/Summer 2026 “Green Space” collection. The shoe features a Portuguese‑made leather upper with suede overlays, an offset‑stitch eyestay, T‑toe...
Nike Restocking Its Futuristic, 3D-Printed Air Max Sneaker for Air Max Day
Nike announced it will restock the limited‑edition 3D‑printed Air Max 1000 “Black/Volt” as part of Air Max Day. The sneaker, produced by Zellerfeld using its TPU‑based ZellerFoam material and dual‑colour 3D printing, features an all‑black slip‑on upper with a bright‑green Air...
‘WWE 2K26’ Is Out Now — Here’s Every Nike and Air Jordan Sneaker Featured in the Game
WWE 2K26 launched on March 13 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, adding a robust sneaker lineup from Nike and Jordan Brand. Players can unlock the footwear in The Island mode without purchasing the Ringside Pass, each costing 18,000 VC. The...
New Balance Gave One of Its Most Popular Sneakers a Sandal Makeover for Summer
New Balance is launching a sandal‑inspired version of its popular 9060 sneaker, dubbed the 9060 Mule, for the summer season. The new model retains the original’s Abzorb and Abzorb SBS midsole cushioning while swapping flat laces for a quick‑lace toggle...
EXCLUSIVE: UK Streetwear Brand Hoodrich Expands Into Footwear With JD Sports Launch
UK streetwear label Hoodrich is launching its first men’s footwear collection in the United States through a partnership with The Eastman Group, sold exclusively at JD Sports stores and JD.com. The debut line includes the $100 Recon chunky‑sole sneaker in three...
EXCLUSIVE: Repetto Taps Kaia Gerber to Collaborate on Ballet Styles and Dance-Focused Campaign
French luxury footwear brand Repetto has partnered with model Kaia Gerber to launch a limited‑edition capsule collection and a dance‑focused short film. Gerber co‑designed two new ballet‑flat styles—the 2 cm‑heeled “Kaia” and the 4.5 cm‑heeled “Pina”—featuring her handwritten signature on the insoles...
Lainey Wilson’s Golden West Pays Homage to Home State Louisiana With New Cowboy Boot
Golden West introduced the Wild Magnolia cowboy boot, a 14‑inch tall boot that celebrates Louisiana’s state flower with hand‑painted magnolia motifs and 3‑D embroidered stitching. The leather upper is deliberately distressed for a lived‑in look, and the boot retails for...
Nike’s New Low-Profile Double-Laced Sneaker Reissue Is Being Compared to Miu Miu
Nike is reissuing the 1979 women’s track shoe Sprint Sister as a low‑profile lifestyle sneaker for 2026. The flagship Ridgerock colorway features paneled suede, a patterned Swoosh and a distinctive double‑lace system that mirrors the recent Miu Miu × New Balance collaboration. Priced at...
Brooks Shuffles Leadership Team in ‘Strategic Evolution’
Brooks Running announced a senior leadership reshuffle, promoting Carson Caprara to chief product officer, expanding CMO Melanie Allen’s remit, and creating a senior vice‑president‑general‑manager role for Mike Billish overseeing the Americas. The changes are framed as part of a “strategic evolution” to support...
Vans Is Releasing New Colors of Its Wildly Popular Pearlized Pack Sneakers
Vans is launching a new Pearlized Pack that refreshes its Premium Classic Slip‑On and Premium Old Skool 36 sneakers with five new colorways featuring pearl embellishments, studs, and pre‑distressed midsoles. The collection includes two Old Skool 36 shades—Black/Navy Blue and Vintage...
Monse’s Platform and Jelly Boat Shoes With Sperry Make Debut at Nordstrom
Monse has entered footwear with its first collaboration with Sperry, debuting eight new shoe styles at Nordstrom. The collection reimagines Sperry’s classic boat‑shoe silhouette with platform soles, graffiti‑inspired graphics, and premium materials. Two key models—Jelly Boat and Lug Boat—are offered...
Harry Styles Has Doubled Down on the Ballet Flat in His ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ Era
Harry Styles has made ballet flats a signature look during his new "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally" era, appearing in mint‑green mules at the Grammys, black leather ballerinas at the Brit Awards, and black flats on Saturday Night Live....
Shoe Palace Brings Its ‘Nine Three’ Flagship Store Concept to Melrose Avenue
Shoe Palace has opened the fourth “Nine Three” flagship on Melrose Avenue, extending its experiential retail rollout to seven locations. The Los Angeles store channels California’s Prohibition era with a speakeasy‑style lounge, custom stone, marble, and pastel accents. The concept showcases...
The Classic Triple-Black Nike Air Force 1 Takes a Page From Black-Tie Shoes’ Patent Leather
Nike is launching a new Air Force 1 Low “Black Patent,” a fully glossy patent‑leather version of the classic triple‑black silhouette, priced at $125. The shoe eliminates the traditional lace dubrae for a cleaner look and will be sold online and...
EXCLUSIVE: Designer Susan Fang Brings a Surreal Update to Three Melissa Shoe Styles
London‑based designer Susan Fang has teamed with Melissa to launch a surreal, nature‑inspired shoe capsule. The collection reimagines three iconic Melissa silhouettes—the Luna Bloom ballet flat, Possession Platform Sakura, and Daphnis Ballerina—in pastel colorways and a gradient that shifts from opaque to crystal‑clear....
The Oregon Ducks Give the Big Bubble Nike Air Max 95 Woods — and Lumber-Inspired Makeovers
Division Street, the Oregon Ducks’ NIL collective, unveiled two new Nike Air Max 95 colorways—The Woods and Lumber Yard—on March 16, 2026. The Woods edition features five shades of green shaggy suede, neon‑green lace loops and a black sole, while Lumber Yard...
The Best Shoes at the 2026 Oscars: Anne Hathaway, Renate Reinsve and More
The 2026 Oscars red carpet was dominated by minimalist strappy sandals, with Renate Reinsve showcasing Giuseppe Zanotti’s 105‑centimeter Intriigo sandals and Regina Hall opting for Stuart Weitzman platform sandals. Anne Hathaway added a touch of sparkle with Roger Vivier jeweled sandals, while Priyanka Chopra kept classic elegance...
Bombas Steps Up Its Game With Bombas Sport, Targeting Growing Athletic Market
Bombas has launched Bombas Sport, a dedicated performance sock sub‑line targeting activities such as running, skiing, and studio workouts. The new line has driven a 40% year‑over‑year increase in new customers and nearly doubled repeat purchases, pushing performance products to...
Jefferies Analyst Says Nike Wholesale Is Back on Track at Dick’s: Here’s Why
Jefferies analyst Randal Konik says Nike’s wholesale business is regaining momentum at Dick’s Sporting Goods, citing strong product‑led demand and collaborative activations. He highlights that both Dick’s and Foot Locker have completed inventory clean‑ups, removing pressure on Nike’s sell‑through. Konik notes...
U.S. Tariffs Impacted Yue Yuen’s 2025 Profits and Revenue
Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd. reported a 1.8% drop in 2025 revenue to $8.03 billion, while shoe shipments fell 1.2% to 252.2 million pairs. Manufacturing revenue rose modestly, and the average selling price increased 3.7% to $21 per pair. Overall profit slipped 2.9%...
Adidas’ Hottest Running Shoe Gets Its Loudest Look to Date With an Iridescent Upper
Adidas announced it has sold nearly 10 million pairs of the Evo SL, its top‑selling running shoe. The brand unveiled a new “Chinese New Year” color‑changing edition with an iridescent upper, faux‑pony‑hair detailing and gold‑embroidered logo. The limited‑edition model retails for $160,...
Capri CEO John Idol: Jimmy Choo Is ‘On Track’
Capri Holdings CEO John Idol told investors Jimmy Choo is “on track” at the Citi Global Consumer & Retail Conference. The brand reported fourth‑quarter comparable‑store sales growth, marking a third consecutive quarter of higher comps and over 20% wholesale growth in...
Nike’s Air Force 1 Is Getting Two New Releases Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s Alma Mater
Nike is launching two Kobe Bryant‑themed Air Force 1 Low sneakers inspired by his Lower Merion high‑school colors. The “Home” version features a white/Team Red palette while the “Away” flips to Team Red/white, both with snakeskin‑patterned uppers and Kobe’s number 33 stitched on the...
Nike Just Officially Revealed Its Futuristic New Air Liquid Max Sneaker
Nike officially unveiled the Air Liquid Max, the latest addition to its Air Max line, after a teaser appearance in rapper Yeat’s February music video. The sneaker features a new “point‑loaded Air” cushioning system that places flexible air units only...
Nike Designer Gives Closer Look at Futuristic Sneaker Riffing on the Foamposite
Nike designer Frank Cooke unveiled the First Sight Shadow, a futuristic slip‑on sneaker that reinterprets the iconic Air Foamposite silhouette. The shoe features a molded upper with ripple‑like channels, metallic pod detailing, and a jewel Swoosh, signaling a new level...
EXCLUSIVE: Rothy’s Taps Footwear Veterans Phil Russo and Salym North at ‘Pivotal Moment’ for Brand
Rothy’s has added two seasoned footwear executives to its leadership team, naming former Converse and Vans chief Phil Russo as senior vice president of design and innovation and ex‑Adidas senior director Salym North as vice president of product development and...