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Superfeet enables to customize insole through an iPhone scan
Superfeet, a US provider of performance insoles, unveiled an enhancement to its proprietary ME3D platform. From June 2, consumers can generate high-precision, 3D-printed personalized insoles through an iPhone scan on superfeet.com. “This evolution allows us to deliver a level of individualized engineering that was once only possible through specialized ...
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Kiprun launches its first 3D printed shoe
Kiprun, the performance running brand of the French group Decathlon, has launched its first 3D printed shoe, Kipnext 3D. The model is currently sold in limited quantities in some Decathlon stores in China at around $250 a pair. The shoe combines a knitted upper with a 3D printed midsole produced ...
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ArticleFitasy offers the possibility to buy only one shoe via its on-demand platform
Fitasy, a US provider of custom-fit 3D-printed footwear, launched the option to buy only one shoe through its on-demand production platform www.fitasy.com. ”Aimed at individuals who require only a left or a right shoe—such as those who use prosthetics—the ’single-shoe’ option is sold at exactly half the price ...
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Alpkit launches a footwear range
Alpkit has launched its first collection of range of footwear, which includes walking and hiking shoes. ”Our new footwear range completes our head-to-toe system of technical performance gear for outdoor adventure,” the British outdoor and cycling brand said on its website. The collection comprises seven styles, ”every one built for ...
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Meijer launches a workwear collection
Meijer, a regional retailer operating in the US’s Midwest, launched a workwear clothing line called Northline Supply. The collection is available in all of Meijer’s 269 supercenters. Apparel prices range from $9.99 to $34.99 and footwear prices range from $70 to $80. “Our customers are not only using workwear brands ...
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Novo Shoes reintroduces Osher Suede boots in Australia and New Zealand
Novo Shoes said that it is bringing back the “iconic” Osher Suede heeled boots in Australia and New Zealand. The relaunch follows “a wave of requests from our community,” it claims. “To make the comeback even sweeter, we’ve added a fresh, premium shade to the lineup: Espresso Suede,” it added. ...
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Birkenstock launches a vegan, planted-based nail polish range
Birkenstock has launched a vegan, plant-based nail polish range to expand its Care Essentials range. The collection features five colors: eggshell, light rose, crocus, surf green and red. Each color is “perfectly coordinated with the brand’s seasonal and classic open-toe offering,” the German sandal commented. The collection includes a top ...
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Rodolfo Zengarini obtains the Trussardi footwear license
Rodolfo Zengarini, an Italian footwear manufacturer based in Montegranaro, has obtained the license to produce men’s and women’s footwear under the Trussardi brand. The first collection is scheduled for the spring/summer 2027 season and will be distributed across key international markets through a selected network of retail outlets and wholesale ...
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Crocs founder to release debut book on Sept. 15
George “Boe” Boedecker Jr., the founder and creative force behind Crocs, will release his debut book, Croc: How I Invented the World’s Most Popular Shoe, Became a Massive Success, and Nearly Destroyed Myself – in 15 Easy Lessons, with HarperCollins Leadership on Sept. 15. “I’ve been a writer all my ...
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ANWR Group steps up financing for affiliated retailers
With consumer spending subdued across European markets and geopolitical disruptions threatening on-time autumn/winter stock deliveries, ANWR Group is expanding financing options for its affiliated retail network through its in-house bank, DZB Bank. The German buying cooperative announced the measures on May 4. Two financial instruments are now available to shoe, ...
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Chaco and Wrangler join forces
Chaco, the footwear brand owned by Wolverine Worldwide, has joined forces with Wrangler, the denim brand controlled by Kontoor Brands, to create an eight-piece unisex collection “built for adventure.” The Chaco x Wrangler collaboration targets outdoor enthusiasts, particularly among Gen Z and Millennials. The collection features four pairs of shoes ...
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Garmont debuts lightweight 9.81 Etere shoe
Garmont has introduced the 9.81 Etere, a lightweight outdoor shoe designed for speed hiking, technical trails and everyday use. Weighing approximately 310 grams per half pair, the 9.81 Etere is positioned for users seeking lightweight performance and versatility in outdoor footwear. More in our sister publication Outdoor Industry Compass.
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The US footwear brand Kelley Kouture launches
Kelley Kouture, a women’s footwear brand based in Greater Richmond, Virginia, founded by Kelley Powell Williamson, launched on April 17. The brand, which offers shoes handcrafted in Italy, make its debut of its e-commerce platform kelleykouture.com. The shoes are shipped throughout the US from the brand’s Virginia-based fulfillment center in ...
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VF partners with Nedap for inventory management
VF Corporation, whose brand portfolio includes The North Face, Vans and Timberland, has joined forces with the Dutch firm Nedap for inventory management. Under the partnership, VF will deploy the Nedap Inventory Engine across its brand portfolio and more than 1,500 stores for end-to-end inventory visibility and more seamless, data-driven ...
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ArticleSperry and Abercrombie & Fitch enter a global collaboration
Abercrombie & Fitch entered into a global collaboration with Sperry, renewing a relationship first established in the 1930s. The collection will include seven apparel styles ranging from $55 to $150. It also introduces five exclusive footwear styles that reimagine Sperry’s Authentic Original Two Eye Boat Shoe and the Authentic Original ...
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Kizik launches its first running shoe
Kizik, a US brand specializing in slip-on shoes owned by HandsFree Labs, launched Freedom Run, its first performance running shoe. Built with HandsFree Labs technology, the Freedom Run features the brand’s proprietary Internal Flex Arc system and Tented Heel Pocket. The shoe is also the first Kizik style built ...
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Kiprun launches in the US
Decathlon’s performance running brand Kiprun was launched in the US market on April 6. The brand is available online at www.decathlon.com and at select specialty run retailers nationwide, such as Running Warehouse, Heartbreak and Run Moore. “The US has one of the most vibrant and diverse running communities in the ...
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Hermès inaugurates its 25th leather goods site in France
On April 10, Hermès inaugurated in Loupes, in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, its 25th leather goods workshop in France. The new site will lead to the creation of 260 artisan jobs. “The house reaffirms its commitment to investing in sustainable employment and to passing on its unique, exceptional craftsmanship within ...
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Yobi partners with Microsoft in predictive behavioral intelligence
Yobi, a US behavioral AI company which works with Wolverine Worldwide’s brands Merrell and Saucony, has entered a strategic partnership with Microsoft to unlock predictive consumer intelligence for US companies. Built on the Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform, Yobi claims to have compiled the largest consented consumer database in the ...
