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  • Zellerfeld, the Maker of Nike’s Futuristic 3D-printed Air Max Sneaker, Is Getting an Upgrade
  • What Two Recent Sneaker Chain Bankruptcies Say About Athletic Shoe Inventories
  • Low-profile Sneakers and Running-inspired Shoes to Dominate Back-to-school Shopping This Year

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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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wwd.com /1 month ago

What Two Recent Sneaker Chain Bankruptcies Say About Athletic Shoe Inventories

The bankruptcies of outdoor sport chain 303 Boards and Sneaker City suggests there's too much sneaker inventory at retail.

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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 /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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wwd.com /1 month ago

Middle East Conflicts and Tariffs Continue to Hit Italian Footwear Industry in Q1

During the first three months of 2026, shoe exports from Italy amounted to 3 billion euros, a decline of 2.7 percent.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Steve Madden Is Hitting All the Right Summer Trends Ahead of Its Q2 Earnings Report

Data from Charm.Io shows that the Steve Madden brand is also showing direct-to-consumer strength on the U.S. TikTok Shop platform.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Corporate Bankruptcies Rose in June, But Shoe Firms Stay Out of Fray

There have been some shoe-related Chapter 11 filings in July, but these appear centered on the sporting goods and athletic shoe categories.

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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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wwd.com /4 weeks ago

On Shares Fall Sharply After Wholesale Slowdown in Q2

The direct-to-consumer business continues to be a bright spot.

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wwd.com /3 weeks ago

On vs. Nike: The New Race at Retail

Williams Trading analyst Sam Poser believes "On will lose share to Nike over the next six-to-nine months."

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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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wwd.com /2 weeks ago

Chinese Footwear Brand Xtep Steps Up Running Tech With Aerospace Carbon Plate Technology

The Fujian-based company has unveiled two outsole technologies and five new running shoes that vow to elevate performance for professional runners and casual ones alike.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

More Footwear M&A Activity Could Be on the Way

Capstone Partners said weight loss drug adoption, health and wellness and casual dress codes have resulted in wardrobe refreshes that include shoes.

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wwd.com /2 weeks ago

FSNYE Shoe Trade Show Cancels December Event Amid Rising New York City Hotel Prices

The organization is actively exploring plans for its next marketplace in June 2027.

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theshoesnobblog.com /1 month ago

Lies in the Shoe Industry – Handmade, Middlemen, Top leather etc.

The shoe industry has always been full of questionable marketing, but the language has become increasingly ridiculous. Every other shoe is apparently handmade, crafted from the fin...

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wwd.com /3 weeks ago

Sam Edelman on the Two Legends He Admires in the Shoe Business + Where AI Misses the Mark

The founder sounded off on a range of topics in FN's August issue.

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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 /1 month ago

Timberland and Jacquemus Are Back Together Again on Blue Lug Sole Boat Shoes

The shoe will be available from July 17.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Meridian Footwear Is Using 3D Technology to Fuel Interest in Made-in-America Shoe Production

The company currently operates one factory in Mississippi and has plans to expand.

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wwd.com /1 week 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 days ago

Helly Hansen Sees Big Opportunity in Work Footwear, Plots Move Into Outdoor

Footwear already composes about 20 percent of the business in the work segment.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Steve Madden Is Off to a ‘Phenomenal’ Start During Nordstrom’s Big Anniversary Sale + More Takeaways From the Company’s...

The company's focus on trend-right product is paying off across the portfolio of brands.

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wwd.com /1 month ago

Back-to-school Shopping Is More Complicated for Consumers and Brands Alike This Year

Shoe executives face a conundrum on bridging the gap between cutting costs and meeting consumer demands for quality.

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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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