World Footwear

Highlights

Yearbook 2025

Digital Product Creation: The New Frontier in Footwear Manufacturing

JUST RELEASED! The global footwear industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation. The shift from physical development to digital workflows - known as Digital Product Creation (DPC) - is redefining how shoes are designed, tested, and manufactured, blending traditional craftsmanship with technological precision

Former Allbirds CEO is the new President of Sorel

Jul 8, 2026 United States

Sorel, the outdoor brand owned by Columbia Sportswear, has announced the appointment of Joe Vernachio as its new president. He joins the brand from Allbirds