The words are from Heitor Klein, Executive President of Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, who shared with us some of his views on the Brazilian footwear industry’s current performance and future expectations   

Local groups representing shoe manufacturers argue the decline in sales in 2016 is the result of an increasing market share of imported shoes from Asia
  

The company based in S. João da Madeira, in the north of Portugal, is focused on designing, producing and marketing fashion accessories in superior quality leather, for customers who look for good taste and quality   

Customs officials in Chile announced they have seized a shipment of fake sneakers, including shoes from adidas and Nike
  

The company behind Gore-Tex has created new technology to offer lighter and waterproof shoes   

The Italy-based luxury brand announced to be in control of a 100% stake in four joint-venture companies, which control the company’s distribution in South Korea and South-East Asia