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  • The 10 Hottest Shoe Trends of Summer 2026, Ranked by FN Editors
  • America 250: From Classics to Work Boots, Men’s Footwear Stands the Test of Time
  • Norda and Black Diamond Christen Trail Running Partnership With a Brand New Shoe

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wwd.com /1 month ago

The 10 Hottest Shoe Trends of Summer 2026, Ranked by FN Editors

From clear shoes to low-profile sneakers, these were the shoes that reached fever pitch.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

America 250: From Classics to Work Boots, Men’s Footwear Stands the Test of Time

Here, FN taps into some of the culture-defining American men’s shoes of the past 250 years.

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wwd.com /2 weeks ago

Norda and Black Diamond Christen Trail Running Partnership With a Brand New Shoe

Black Diamond president Neil Fiske and Norda co-founder Nick Martire spoke with FN about their debut collection.

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wwd.com /4 weeks ago

Four Takeaways From Footwear Earnings Season So Far

A new fashion cycle's buzzy for footwear, but that could hurt sneaker sales.

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valetmag.com /1 month ago

The New Shoes on Our Radar

From a pair of stylish suede flip flops to Nike's latest hiker.

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wwd.com /1 week ago

Low-profile Sneakers and Loafers Will Continue to Dominate the Men’s Shoe Market, Retailers Say

Executives from Bergdorf Goodman, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Mr Porter and more on what’s hot in men’s shoes.

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fashionista.com /1 month ago

Inside Foot Locker's Scaling Strategy for Smaller Sneaker Brands

Chief Merchant Michelle Wangs lets us in on how the retailer evaluates which labels are poised to infiltrate the competitive market.

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wwd.com /3 weeks ago

This New Balance Fashion Collab Does Away With the Logo of Steve Jobs’ Favorite Sneaker

Cult menswear label Mfpen revealed its debut sneaker collaboration.

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whowhatwear.com /1 month ago

Okay, I'll Spill—Cool Fashion People Would Shop These Specific Nordstrom Flat-Shoe Deals

A footwear update is upon you.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Fresh Fashion Styles and ‘Great Start’ to Back-to-School Spur Optimism at August FFANY

Footwear executives are bullish for what's to come for fall and holiday.

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wwd.com /2 weeks ago

This Dress Shoe-like Nike Air Force 1 Is Steeped in the Sneaker’s History

The Nike Air Force 1 Low "Air Soul" gets a finish reminiscent of cordovan leather.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Low-profile Sneakers and Running-inspired Shoes to Dominate Back-to-school Shopping This Year

Sneakers, including cleats, generate about two-thirds of footwear sales during July and August, new Circana data found.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Jelly Shoes and Thong Sandals Reign Supreme on the Lyst Index’s Hottest Products List for 2026 Q2

Shoe styles from Skims, Chloé, Gucci and Massimo Dutti made the list.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Zellerfeld, the Maker of Nike’s Futuristic 3D-printed Air Max Sneaker, Is Getting an Upgrade

The news comes just weeks after the Hamburg-based company inked a new commercial partnership with Volumental.

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valetmag.com /3 weeks ago

The New Shoes on Our Radar

From a pair of hybrid chukkas to a cool camo collaboration, these are the kicks our team can't stop talking about.

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wwd.com /1 week ago

New Balance Previews Fall Slate of Made in USA Sneakers Dropping Through the Rest of 2026

Nine sneakers will release across seven drops from September to December.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

5 Sneaker Retail and Resale Insiders Talk Top 2026 Trends: ‘The Life Cycle of a Sneaker Feels Shorter Than Ever’

Plus, a look at the hot brands that are poised to shake things up in the coming months.

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fashionista.com /1 month ago

Fashionista's July Shopping List: 16 Items Our Editors Love

Our summertime footwear faves include a metallic wedge sandal, a sporty ballet sneaker and a '70s-inspired running shoe.

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wwd.com /6 days ago

Gore-Tex and Vibram Make This the Best Nike Air Force 1 You Can Get for Winter

The winterized AF1 Low gets a new boot-like brown treatment.

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wwd.com /3 weeks ago

New York Liberty Celebrates Sneakerhead Night With Ellie the Elephant, Nike Sabrina 4 Activation and More

"Sneaker culture is so endemic to sports, so endemic to New York," New York Liberty chief brand officer Shana Stephenson told FN.

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wwd.com /6 days ago

June Ambrose Continues to Pump Up the ‘Sporty Meets Sexy’ Silhouettes at Naturalizer

This season sees the debut of the Zeva pump and the return of the Zyra pump.

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valetmag.com /1 month ago

The New Shoes on Our Radar

From a pair of affordable minimalist sneakers to some reworked clogs, these are the kicks our team can't stop talking about.

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valetmag.com /1 month ago

The New Shoes on Our Radar

From a pair of stylish trail runner sneakers to some oiled suede slip-ons, these are the kicks our team can't stop talking about.

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valetmag.com /2 weeks ago

The New Shoes on Our Radar

From a pair of ruggedly handsome chukkas to some Spanish low-profile sneakers and a Brazilian/Japanese collab, these are the kicks our team can't stop talking about.

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