EXCLUSIVE: Footwear Brand Alohas Launches First Bag
Barcelona‑based footwear label Alohas is debuting its first handbag, the Hilma, in late May. The bag comes in three sizes, priced from €245 to €395 (approximately $267‑$431), and features a wavy silhouette, a transparent front pocket and metal side rings for charms. Hilma will be sold online and in Alohas’ stores across Europe and the United States. The launch marks the brand’s move from shoes into accessories while continuing its on‑demand, direct‑to‑consumer model.
Is Nike at Risk of Losing Its ‘Superpower’ Status? Here’s Why One Analyst Thinks It’s a Possibility
UBS softlines analyst Jay Sole warned that Nike may be losing its historic "superpower" as the company leans heavily into lower‑priced channels and a sportswear‑driven mix. He noted that more than 50% of Nike’s revenue now comes from fashion‑oriented sportswear,...
Joe Freshgoods’ Next New Balance Sneakers Take Inspiration From ’90s and 2000s Hip-Hop Videos
Joe Freshgoods is launching a new capsule with New Balance’s 1890 sneaker, offering two colorways dubbed “Finger Waves” and “Naughty Things.” Both models draw visual cues from iconic 1990s‑2000s hip‑hop videos, featuring tie‑dye‑style mesh and distinctive orange or purple palettes....
Coachella 2026 Shoes: Teyana Taylor’s Bottega Veneta Mules, JT’s Chanel Sandals and More
Coachella 2026 turned the desert into a runway, spotlighting luxury and street‑wear footwear on the festival’s biggest stages. Teyana Taylor paired a netted dress with Bottega Veneta’s silver‑leather Atomic mules, while Justin Bieber rocked Loewe’s calf‑height boots with a lug sole. PinkPantheress debuted...
Willy Chavarria Gives the Adidas Superstar’s Signature Shell Toe Its Flowers With New Rose Detail
Adidas Originals teams with designer Willy Chavarria for the “Love Prevails” capsule, updating the iconic Superstar’s shell toe with a molded rose motif. The release features two black‑and‑white colorways priced at $160 and drops on April 18 via the Confirmed app, Adidas.com...
Nike SB’s Retooled Air Force 1 Will Get Its First Wide Release Next Week
Nike SB is launching a wide release of its retooled Air Force 1 Low in the Light Orewood Brown colorway. The sneaker swaps the traditional leather upper for full‑grain suede, adds a thinner midsole, new grip tread, and a metal lace dubrae marked “SB‑1.”...
After Decades on the Job Site, Bobcat Company Gets Into Work Boots With New Shoe License
Bobcat Company has teamed with SCL Footwear Group to launch a Bobcat‑branded line of work boots and shoes. The collection, priced between $79.99 and $109.99, is being sold through Walmart.com and promises durability, comfort, and everyday versatility. The partnership follows...
Palace Cancels NYC Release for Nike Air Max 95 After Two Arrests During Wristband Distribution
Palace cancelled its New York City drop of the Nike Air Max 95 after two 21‑year‑old men were arrested for assault during wristband distribution. The brand redirected shoppers to an online release at 11 a.m. on Friday, citing safety concerns. This follows a...
Puma and Nahmias Celebrate Motorsport-Inspired Capsule Collection in Los Angeles
Puma and Los‑Angeles label Nahmias unveiled a motorsport‑inspired capsule at a K1 Speed event in Los Angeles, featuring a refreshed Speedcat sneaker and track‑styled apparel. The launch attracted celebrity guests such as Timothée Chalamet and F1 driver Charles LeClerc, and the collection...
Michael Jordan’s First Air Jordans Are Getting a New Low-Top Update for Summer
Nike’s Jordan Brand is launching the Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Sail” on June 6, priced at $145. The low‑top reinterpretation carries the same Sail/University Red colorway and premium leather materials as the 2017 high‑top release. By offering the iconic silhouette...
Nike’s Bouquet of Floral Air Force 1s Continues to Grow With a Blue Bell
Nike has unveiled a new Air Force 1 Low dubbed “Blue Bell,” the latest addition to its spring‑time floral sneaker series that previously featured rose and cherry blossom motifs. The shoe integrates a blue‑bell graphic on the midsole, tongue tag, and laces...
Maison Margiela Welcomes Visitors to View Tabi Collectors’ Personal Shoes at Chengdu, China Exhibit
Maison Margiela opened the Tabi: Collectors Exhibition in Chengdu’s Third Avenue Art Museum, showcasing personal collections from nine global Tabi enthusiasts. The exhibit runs Thursday‑Sunday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and includes a café displaying archival and recent Tabi models. It is part of the...
PinkPantheress Fronts New Ugg Campaign Ahead of Coachella Debut
Ugg has appointed British singer‑songwriter PinkPantheress as the face of its new social‑first campaign ahead of her Coachella debut. The campaign spotlights the brand's classic Tazz slipper alongside spring‑season releases such as the Quill Ballet Sneaker and GoldenGlow Embossed, styled...
Nike’s Classic Air Force 1 Is Getting New Cow Print Colorway for Spring
Nike is adding a new Field Brown/Medium Brown/Sail cow‑print Air Force 1 Low for women, slated for a summer release. The sneaker keeps the classic silhouette but swaps the black base for a tumbled white leather upper with brown pony‑hair spots...
Super Yaya Founder Rym Beydoun on Collaborating With Puma on the Speedcat
Super Yaya founder Rym Beydoun has partnered with Puma to reimagine the iconic Speedcat sneaker, blending West African cultural motifs with contemporary femininity. The first drop of canvas Speedcats in three tonal polka‑dot colorways launches on Zalando on April 16, followed...
Michael Jordan’s New Air Jordans for Mother’s Day Get a First Look
Nike’s Jordan Brand is set to release a new Air Jordan 11 Retro Low “Mother’s Day” edition on May 9, 2026, exclusively in women’s sizes. The sneaker features a fresh White/Metallic Gold/Team Gold colorway with a leather‑textured gold mudguard, white branding, and a solid pre‑yellowed outsole....
U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies Rise in March
U.S. corporate bankruptcies surged to 69 large filings in March, the highest monthly total of the first quarter, up from 54 in February. S&P Global attributes the rise to higher refinancing costs, lingering tariff uncertainty, inflation and volatile energy prices....
Stride Rite Launches New Children’s Shoe Collection With YouTube Personality Ms. Rachel
Stride Rite has partnered with YouTube educator Ms. Rachel to launch a new children’s shoe line that embeds learning cues such as right‑left insoles and color‑shape prompts. The collection, available now on StrideRite.com, Kohl’s, Amazon, Zappos and in 500 DSW stores,...
Spike Lee’s Vibrantly-Colored ‘Do the Right Thing’ Air Jordan 3s Are Coming Back for the First Time
Spike Lee’s 2007 “Do the Right Thing” Air Jordan 3, noted for its vibrant blue‑yellow palette and the first use of nubuck on the silhouette, is slated for a 2027 re‑release. The original edition, once overlooked, became a collector’s favorite fetching...
Nike’s Covering Its Classic Air Force 1 in Denim for Latest Ja Morant Collaboration
Nike has unveiled a new Ja Morant × Air Force 1 Low featuring a washed‑out blue denim upper and seamless Vac Tech‑inspired construction. The Light Armory Blue/Metallic Silver/White release is priced at $130 and will drop Friday at select retailers like DTLR, with an online launch expected soon. This...
Nomasei Steps Up U.S. Expansion With Los Angeles Pop-Up and Laura Brown Collaboration
Paris‑based shoe label Nomasei is expanding its U.S. footprint with a 700‑square‑foot pop‑up in West Hollywood from April 15‑28, showcasing 29 styles and custom workshops for its Nono loafer. The event features a new collaboration with journalist Laura Brown, debuting the Roma...
Nike Can Appeal Court Ruling on Flyknit Patent Claims Against Lululemon — But Will It?
A Manhattan federal judge declared Nike’s Flyknit utility patents obvious, overturning a March 2025 jury verdict that had awarded the company a $355,450 fine against Lululemon. The ruling nullifies the damages and gives Nike a 30‑day window to file an...
Asics Is Releasing a New Sequel to One of Its Most Technical Lifestyle Sneakers
Asics is set to launch the Gel‑Kinetic 2.0, a technical lifestyle sneaker priced at $250, on Friday. The new model repositions the Scutoid Gel pods directly underfoot, pairs them with FF Blast Plus foam, and adds a TPU Trusstic cage for...
Jordan Brand Celebrates UCLA Women’s Basketball March Madness Championship Win
Jordan Brand celebrated UCLA women’s basketball winning its first NCAA Division I championship, defeating South Carolina 79‑51 in Phoenix. The partnership, active since 2021, was highlighted with a social‑media video narrated by NBA star Russell Westbrook. Star guard Kiki Rice, the...
Tina Knowles Stars in Kurt Geiger’s Mother’s Day Campaign
British accessories label Kurt Geiger, owned by Steve Madden Ltd., has launched its spring 2026 Mother’s Day collection starring Tina Knowles. The campaign showcases five exclusive pink handbag styles, from a glittering clutch to a floral‑appliqué purse. It coincides with the rerelease of Knowles’ memoir Matriarch,...
Nike’s Futuristic Foamposite Is Coming Back in a Familiar Colorway for the First Time After 14 Years
Nike will reissue its 2013 Air Foamposite One “Phoenix Suns” colorway in spring 2027, marking the first return of this iconic Foamposite after 14 years. The shoe blends a glossy Electro Purple shell with Total Orange accents and classic black detailing, priced at $240...
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...
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...