Vans Taps SZA, Travis Barker, Hayley Williams and More for Spring 2026 Campaign
Vans is launching its spring 2026 “Off the Wall” campaign to mark the 60th anniversary of the Authentic sneaker. The global effort features musicians and athletes such as SZA, Travis Barker, Hayley Williams, Franz Lyons, Lizzie Armanto and T‑Funk, photographed by Rosie Marks. New colorways of the Authentic will hit Vans stores and Vans.com Thursday, with additional releases on April 2. The campaign also highlights SZA’s role as Vans’ first artistic director, extending a multiyear partnership that began in 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Solange Knowles Fronts New Nike + Jacquemus Moon Shoe Drop
Jacquemus and Nike have relaunched their iconic Moon Shoe collaboration, introducing three new colourways—brown, Sail and pale pink—fronted by Solange Knowles. The sneaker, originally crafted by Bill Bowerman for the 1972 Olympic trials, receives a modern makeover with a ruched...
Nike’s Air Force 1 Is Coming Out in New Colorful Patent Leather Styles for Summer
Nike is launching a new low‑top Air Force 1 QS Patent Pack this summer, featuring three vibrant patent‑leather colorways: Mystic Navy/Lime, Dark Team Red/Orange, and Topaz Gold/Orange. The designs, unveiled after a limited Pink Cooler release, showcase candy‑paint hues aimed at...
Brooks Running Brought Back a 2000s Sneaker With High-Performance Tech and It’s Available Now
Brooks Running has resurrected its 2009 Adrenaline GTS 10 sneaker, blending Y2K‑era styling with modern performance technology. The reissue features a nitrogen‑infused DNA Tuned midsole that merges large and small foam cells for softer heel cushioning and responsive forefoot feel. Launched...
Loewe Fall 2026 Shoes: A Kitten Heel Swim Shoe Takes Over the Runway
Loewe’s creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez unveiled their Fall 2026 shoe collection at Paris Fashion Week, headlined by a swim‑style shoe with a sculpted kitten heel. The silhouette features a wide toe, ankle strap and comes in bright hues...
Consumer Pressures Are Driving Footwear Sales at These Two Channels
Consumers facing tighter budgets are turning to thrift stores and warehouse clubs for footwear, driving notable sales growth in both channels. Middle‑income and younger shoppers seek unique, affordable sneakers, while weight‑loss drugs like GLP‑1 have spurred size changes and increased...
Kobe Bryant’s First Post-Retirement Sneaker Is Coming Back This Year With Upgrades
Nike will re‑release the Kobe AD Protro “Ruthless Precision” sneaker this holiday season, bringing back the 2016 metallic‑grey colourway with upgraded materials. The refreshed model is expected to feature modern Cushlon 3.0 foam, replacing the original Lunarlon and Zoom Air construction....
Nike Could Be One Step Closer to Converse Sale as Swoosh Reveals $300 Million in Restructuring Costs
Nike disclosed roughly $300 million in pre‑tax restructuring charges for the nine months ending Feb. 28, driven largely by severance costs and the consolidation of U.S. distribution centers that eliminated nearly 800 jobs. The filing references "exit or disposal activities," fueling analyst...
Roger Vivier’s Gherardo Felloni Joins the Conversation on Sensuality With Fall 2026 Collection
Roger Vivier’s creative director Gherardo Felloni unveiled the Fall 2026 collection in Paris, centering on a contemporary reinterpretation of sensuality as freedom and confidence. The collection revives the brand’s iconic Choc heel with a slimmer, lacquered silhouette, adds a rose‑themed line...
L.E.K. Brand Heat Index Shows Which Shoe Brands Are Top of Mind
L.E.K. Consulting’s 2026 Brand Heat Index, based on a survey of nearly 5,000 U.S. consumers, shows Nike retaining the top spot in athletic footwear for both men and women. Hoka and On Running are closing the gap, especially among female...