World Footwear

Sneakers

Nike mocked for the look of recyclable sneakers

Jul 5, 2023 / United States
The US-based company has been the subject of internet backlash from footwear fanatics over the worn-out aesthetics of its 'ISPA Minbody' sneakers, designed to be easily disassembled

CTCP promotes Bioshoes Creators summer workshop

Jul 3, 2023 / Portugal
The Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre (CTCP) is organizing a summer workshop for designers, footwear technicians, industry professionals and students who want to develop skills in the sector

Skechers partners up with Rolling Stones

Jun 28, 2023 / United States
The US-based sneakers company has launched a limited-edition collection that features the Rolling Stones's iconic trademark tongue logo for both men and women

Golden Goose delivers revenue growth

Jun 14, 2023 / Italy
The luxury sneakers brand saw its revenue grow by 20% in the first quarter of the year, as compared to the same period of 2022, due to “continued investment in and expansion of the retail channel”

Nike appoints new CEO for Converse

Jun 5, 2023 / United States
Following last week’s announcement of leadership changes, the US-based sportswear giant has now appointed Jared Carver to the role of CEO of Converse, effective as of the 1st of June

Nike reorganizes senior leadership team

May 31, 2023 / United States
The sportswear giant is promoting Heidi O'Neill to the role of President, Consumer, Product and Brand, and Craig Williams to President, Geographies and Marketplace

adidas to release existing YEEZY products this May

May 24, 2023 / Germany
The giant sportswear announced it will begin selling some of the remaining inventory of adidas YEEZY products, with an initial release at the end of May 2023

Resale platform WeTheNew raises 20 million US dollars

May 17, 2023 / France
The French-based platform specializing in sneakers and streetwear has closed a 20 million euros round of series B funding. This funding will be used to expand the platform's presence abroad

Foot Locker names former Nike executive to lead WSS brand

May 10, 2023 / United States
The US-based retailer has appointed Blanca Gonzalez to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of its WSS banner, effective 15th of May

Skechers announces first quarter results

May 3, 2023 / United States
The US-based footwear company has reported record sales of 2.00 billion US dollars in the first quarter of 2023, up by 10% as compared to the same period of the previous year

Michael Jordan's sneakers sold for a record 2.2 million USD

May 1, 2023 / United States
The pair of sneakers worn by the athlete in the 1998 NBA Finals was sold last month for 2.2 million USD, setting a new world record for the most expensive pair of shoes ever purchased

Keds undergoes brand refresh and expands product range

Apr 21, 2023 / United States
The sneaker brand, owned by Designer Brands, has announced a brand refresh to better express its core values, as well as the release of a new collection inspired by the iconic Keds Champion

Golden Goose reaches record annual revenue of 500 million euros

Apr 11, 2023 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury sneakers brand posted a revenue growth of 30% in 2022 over the prior year, reaching 500.9 million euros, driven by a strong performance in the Americas region

Foot Locker unveils long-term growth strategy

Mar 22, 2023 / United States
After announcing its full year and fourth quarter results, in which both sales and earnings declined over fiscal 2021, the US-based retailer introduced its long-term growth plan ‘Lace Up’

Nike and Tiffany team up on sneaker collab

Mar 10, 2023 / United States
The sportswear giant and the jewellery specialist have released Nike's Air Force 1 1837 style, a nod to the year Tiffany was founded. The collab includes a limited-edition sterling silver accessories collection
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