Shoes with motorized wheels could revolutionize the manner in which gamers walk through VR worlds. Currently being developed by UK/US startup Freeaim, the clever kicks are essentially little wearable treadmills. While it’s easy enough to replicate users’ real-world head and arm movements in VR environments, walking is a bit trickier. After all, if a gamer […]
Japanese retailer Beams and Swiss sportswear brand On have come together to create a tennis-inspired athleisure capsule collection fit for Art Donaldson, the character played by Mike Faist in Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers.” “The collaboration between Beams and On was inspired by the desire to blend technical expertise with high-quality lifestyle products,” said Lucy Delacherois Day, […]
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April, Shoes For Crews is officially under new ownership. The slip resistant footwear company announced Monday that is has undergone a sale of its assets to first lien secured lenders via a stalking horse credit bid, thus emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and eliminating more than $300 million […]
Hoka is bringing its origin story to life with its newest campaign film. Called “Bird’s Eye,” the Deckers-owned performance brand’s new campaign brings the viewer on a journey to where it all started – the French Alps. The spot features captivating aerial point-of-view shots that helps tell the story of a bird soaring alongside road […]
There is a lot to digest from this month’s spring/summer 2025 men’s fashion shows in Paris. From Rick Owens’ persistent willingness to push the boundaries of footwear design, to Comme des Garçons’ interesting use of proportions and details, there were plenty of attention-grabbing shoes and accessories in Paris. Some eye-catching styles came in the form […]
As the Summer Olympic Games quickly approach, it was no surprise to see a large number of athletic brands activating around Paris Fashion Week Men’s this month. Asics, Saucony and Salomon have hosted large pop-up showrooms – often in the Marais district – for retail buyers and press for a few seasons now. More athletic […]
Travis Kelce has officially entered his Christian Louboutin era. During the NFL star’s surprise “Eras Tour” stage moment with Taylor Swift on Sunday night at Wembley Stadium in London, fans immediately noticed one striking detail. “He’s got the red bottoms. That was the first thing I noticed,” said one fan on TikTok. “Matching red bottoms, […]
Brooke Shields chose to forgo the standard red carpet shoe attire at Sunday’s 2024 Tony Awards — for a good reason. Ditching the typical high-heeled attire associated with such high-profile events, the actress wore clogs-style Crocs under her yellow dress. The shoes were the same color as her sequined gown. She showed off the shoes to photographers on Sunday night. […]
You know when you see something you never thought you would, and it’s stuck in your mind for days (nay, weeks?) to come? Same. In fact, that just happened to me when I set my sights on Queen Letizia’s summer-perfect look that I could use a million adjectives to describe—ethereal, crisp, clean, cute, stylish, comfy, […]
One of the most storied sneakers in Nike’s vast archive is set for a comeback soon — and the brand paid extra attention to detail for this retro. The Nike Air Foamposite One “Dark Neon Royal” returns this fall for the first time since its 20th anniversary in 2017. Made famous by Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway […]