Third quarter earnings results at Deckers, parent to Ugg and Hoka brands, were better than expected. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images Were concerns over a slowdown in sales at Deckers Outdoor Corp., the parent of the Ugg and Hoka brands, overblown? If anything, third quarter results posted Thursday after the markets closed indicate there […]
Hoka’s Speedgoat 7 is the first shoe in the trail running franchise to feature a supercritical foam. Courtesy of Hoka Just days after releasing the newest version of its more aggressive and lively super shoe for road racing, Hoka is unveiling another update for its pinnacle trail running shoe. The Hoka Speedgoat 7 incorporates a […]
Billie Eilish and more celebrity shoes at the 2026 Grammys Getty Images The 68th annual Grammy Awards brought out music’s biggest names wearing their best footwear. The ceremony was hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth consecutive year, honoring the best music and artists from 2025. Held at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, the […]
Once exclusive to elite marathoners, “super shoes” have rapidly entered everyday running, promising faster times through novel foam, carbon plates, and rocker designs. While research shows they can improve performance, scientists are now questioning whether these same features may alter biomechanics in ways that affect injury risk. Credit: Shutterstock High-tech “super shoes” are no longer […]
A look at the men’s Minimel shoe from Ugg. Courtesy of Ugg Some on Wall Street continue to see Hoka growth, with Ugg trailing somewhat, as Deckers Brands gears up for its third quarter earnings release on Thursday. Analysts will want to know more in detail how wholesale orders shape up going forward, and how […]
From left to right: The Nike Vomero Premium, Vomero Plus and Vomero 18. Courtesy of Nike Nike is cutting approximately 775 jobs as it aims to consolidate its U.S. distribution center operations across facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi. In a statement sent to FN on Monday, a Nike representative said the move is part of […]
Gigi Hadid stars in vintage-inspired campaign promoting codesigned flip-flops. Courtesy from Havaianas Alpargatas, the owner of the Havaianas and major investor in Rothy’s, is undergoing a compelling turnaround. According to Pedro Baptista, Jefferies equity analyst for apparel, footwear and textiles in Latin America, the overhaul includes a full operational reintegration across production, logistics, digital, marketing […]
Karol G is Reebok’s newest brand ambassador. Courtesy of Reebok Karol G’s relationship with Reebok is already proving lucrative. The Colombian musician announced her new role as an ambassador for Reebok through a TikTok post, generating $1.1 million in Media Impact Value (MIV) in 48 hours and increasing the brand’s MIV by 239 percent, per […]
Pharrell’s Humanrace x Adidas Evolution Pro will cost $1,000. Courtesy of Adidas Pharrell and Adidas have played with a $500 super shoe and turned it into another running shoe concept that will go for double the price. The Humanrace x Adidas Evolution Pro has been conceived of as a “design study” of the Pro Evo 1, a shoe that was introduced in 2023 […]
Timberland 2026 Valentine’s Day Collection. Timberland Timberland is inviting you to meet your “sole mate” with an upcoming Valentine’s Day shoe collection awash in romantic colors. With the collection’s roll out beginning on Friday, the Stratham, New Hampshire-based brand has unveiled multiple icon silhouettes in a range of hues in celebration of February’s love-themed holiday. Across two parts, options […]