After releasing the YZY SL-01 slipper, Kanye West, also known as Ye, has teased a new sneaker design. The creative has been continually expanding his YZY brand as an independent venture. The line has prioritized the simplicity often seen in Ye’s work as well as affordability. On Tuesday, Ye released the YZY SLPRS SL-01 slip-ons. […]
The Hoka Run Stop Corner Shop COURTESY OF HOKA Hoka continues to sprint in the London market. The Deckers Brands label has opened a pop-up store in east London stocked with all the running essentials. The Run Stop Corner Shop on Bethnal Green Road is a one-stop shop with its own ATM that produces own-brand […]
Last month, retail footwear prices increased a scant 0.6 percent from a year ago. Adobe Stock Shoe prices showed little movement in December, according to the latest data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). Last month, retail footwear prices increased a scant 0.6 percent from a year ago, according to the FDRA. […]
Pro-Keds Royal II Orbit Leave it to two experienced executives and entrepreneurs to revive a storied American footwear brand with the injection of finely-tuned and skilled Italian craftsmanship. Patrizio Di Marco, former president and CEO of Gucci and Bottega Veneta — together with Jay Schottenstein, U.S. retail veteran and founder of American Eagle Outfitters and […]
Carmelo Anthony during a November 2003 NBA game and a close-up look at the 2025 Air Jordan 12 Retro ‘Melo.’ Getty/Size? After early information surfaced in July indicating that Carmelo Anthony’s “Melo” Air Jordan 12 Retro would be rereleased in 2025, official product images of the sneaker are now making the rounds. Shared early by […]
The Air Jordan 5 “Year of the Snake” is one of three confirmed Air Jordans releasing in January for the Chinese New Year. Courtesy of Jordan Brand. With the Air Jordan 5 “Earth/Metallic Gold” in just under two weeks, another brand new colorway for the model will release this month with a few subtle flourishes. […]
Kim Kardashian wears the Nike Air Max 95 ‘Pink Foam’ during January 2022. A Nike Air Max colorway which went under the radar following its initial 2020 launch but has since become valuable on the resale market is set to return this year. Multiple sources have confirmed a forthcoming return of the Nike Air Max […]
Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer. Courtesy of Fleet Feet With key leadership hires, acquisitions in major markets and new partnerships with emerging brands, Fleet Feet had a standout 2024 — but the run specialty retailer is not resting on its laurels. Although the new year is young, Fleet Feet has wasted no time bolstering its […]
Dr Martens 2976 DMXL Platform Chelsea Boot Dr Martens (Airwair International) Know your boots? When cool temperatures come around, many people celebrate the arrival of “Sweater Weather.” But for shoe lovers, it’s all about boot season — embracing the extremely versatile footwear built to protect feet from the elements. But qualifies as a boot in […]
Seven leading voices in sneakers share what they’re looking forward to the most in 2025. Courtesy of Saucony, ALD, Jordan Brand, Adidas, Unheardof, Bodega and Nike Although the sneaker community loves a good debate, and oftentimes a strong complaint, there was plenty of good that happened in 2024 — and 2025 also seems promising. What Adidas […]