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Start-Rite Shoes CEO steps down

Start-Rite Shoes Ltd has announced that its CEO, Ian Watson, is leaving the company, effective from 31st January. Watson, who joined the British children's footwear brand in 2016, was the first non-family member to run the company, and led a fundamental overhaul of the business. Commenting on the announcement in a statement, Watson said: “It’s...

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Nike unveils next-generation self-lacing basketball shoes

In the 1980s, the "Back to the Future" film franchise suggested we would all eventually wear self-lacing sneakers. Then a few years ago, Nike made the movie magic a reality, introducing its first shoe to the public with so-called "power lacing." And on Tuesday, the global sportswear giant took it a step farther -- now your shoes will...

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Men’s footwear brand To Boot New York launches first women’s collection

To Boot New York, the men’s footwear brand founded by designer Adam Derrick, is launching its first-ever women’s collection. Available on the brand’s website and select retailers across the US, the collection is comprised of 15 leather sneakers made in Italy. Prices range between 375 US dollars and 395 US dollars. Derrick’s decision to start...

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In pictures: Scotch & Soda to launch its first shoe collection

Dutch couture label Scotch & Soda will soon offer footwear too. Available from 2019 in select stores and the brand’s e-commerce, the collection will include four styles for both men and women: a sneaker, a shoe, a beach slide and a boot, in materials such as raffia weave and snakeskin. Prices will range from 80 euro (approximately 90 US dollars)...

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2018 FDRA Footwear Design Summit Recap

Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America and The Footwearists launched the first Footwear Design Summit to help development leads and shoe designers to understand new software, technology, trends and tools in shaping the footwear industry. Source: FDRA, Youtube

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Video: 'From the Ground Up' Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Sneaker Industry

Highsnobiety sits down with Paul Gaudio, the global creative director of adidas, and Allbirds CEO Joey Zwillinger to discuss how they are making huge strides on combating waste and creating more sustainable sneakers. Source: Highsnobiety Channel, YouTube.

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Mybudapester.com: How to sell luxury shoes online

Berlin - Luxury brands follow particularly strict, exclusive rules - even when selling online. Traditional shoe retailer mybudapester.com took the plunge and stepped into online marketing and sales with a web shop in 2015. Today, the Berlin-based company is one of the leading retailers for luxury shoes on the Internet and has implemented its...

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Young men are UK’s “most prolific” shoe buyers

London - Men aged between 16 and 24 years-old have been revealed as the UK’s number one footwear buyers, according to new research from Mintel, which stated that 95 percent of the age group had bought shoes last year, compared with 90 percent of their female counterparts. Market intelligence agency Mintel found that, overall, women are still “...

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Alice Cleary joins Schuh as Chief Marketing Officer

Scotland-based footwear brand Schuh has appointed Alice Cleary as its new Chief Marketing Officer with immediate effect. The company said, Cleary will join the existing eight members of the Schuh management team that includes Managing Director, Colin Temple. “We are fortunate to have a great new dynamic that brings a wealth of experience to our...

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Champion introduces footwear

Champion is best known for their sweatpants and hoodies, but now they are branching out into the footwear market. The 100-year-old brand has built a strong reputation for itself, and after all these years of being a go-to for sportswear, footwear was obviously the next logical step. The brand has released some new high-top kicks that have that...

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Van Gogh’s paintings come to life in new Vans collection

Vans has joined forces with Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum for a new collection inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous works. Included in the line are a backpack, bomber hoodies and tees modeled after his paintings Skull, Almond Blossom, Sunflowers and the artists’ self-portrait. Also among the items is footwear featuring custom footbed art...

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Shoe brand Margaux redefining the way footwear is sized and sold

Comfortable footwear that doesn’t compromise style is fast-becoming the norm and the women behind Margaux are working to meet the demand. Sarah Pierson and Alexa Buckley were inspired to start the footwear brand after working in the corporate world and becoming all too familiar with the lack of shoes that were fit for a busy workday while being...