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ArticleCompostable sneakers are inching closer to the mass market
In late April, Puma announced that it would make a commercial version of its Re:Suede 2.0 compostable sneaker. The brand had created 500 pairs of its Re:Suede sneaker in 2021 as an experimental project, then asked volunteers to wear them for half a year to test comfort and durability. Now, ...
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Görtz launches the GLDN fashion line
Görtz is venturing into fashion with the launch of its first-ever clothing line, GLDN, as it expands its ‘lifestyle’ concept. The new product line made its debut with an event at Görtz’s Hamburg flagship store on the Spitalerstrasse 11. The GLDN spring/summer 2024 collection includes boxy T-shirts and black ...
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White Mountain expands into men’s, boys’ footwear
White Mountain is expanding into men’s and boys’ footwear as it continues to diversify its product range since its acquisition by American Exchange Group in January 2023. In June 2023, the brand introduced its girls’ footwear line, departing from its emphasis on women’s footwear. The men’s collection ranges from dress ...
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Scan-to-print circular footwear from Vivobarefoot
London-based footwear brand Vivobarefoot has launched the first commercially available limited edition Vivobiome barefoot shoes. Vivobiome is a scan-to-print system for circular footwear and a clear move away from complex and, according to Vivobarefoot, extremely wasteful analog manufacturing to a simpler, low-waste and connected system that is fit for a ...
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Nice Footwear obtains Ellesse license for the French market
Nice Footwear has obtained the footwear license regarding the French market for the Ellesse brand owned by the US group Pentland. Nice Footwear said that it will rely on its “solid experience” of the French market to develop the brand. Since January 2022, the Italian footwear company has a showroom ...
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Skechers enters a footwear partnership with John Deere
Skechers has entered a footwear partnership with John Deere, an American producer of agricultural and forestry machinery as well as heavy and lawn care equipment. The companies are joining forces to offer a co-branded professional and lifestyle offering. The footwear collection is designed for ”agricultural professionals, construction workers, outdoor enthusiasts ...
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ArticleFitFlop picks Ryder as its logistics provider in North America
FitFlop has picked Ryder as its supply chain and logistics provider to support its grow in the US and Canada. The British brand’s American logistics operations are located within Ryder’s newly built 700,000-square-foot multiclient warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio. The company also provides FitFlop with e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment services ...
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ArticleVida Shoes signs a licensing agreement for Merrell, Saucony kids footwear
Wolverine Worldwide has inked two new global licensing deals as part of its strategic evolution into a brand-focused growth entity. Vida Shoes International will take on the role of global licensee for Merrell and Saucony kids footwear under the first agreement. This partnership grants Vida rights to these products across ...
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Hue diversifies into footwear
Hue, the New York-based womenswear brand, is expanding into footwear with the launch of a new line of shoes, “Liflats”. The collection is set to hit the market in April 2024. Liflats will retail from $119 to $139.
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ArticleMiu Miu x New Balance sneaker ranked hottest fashion item in Q1
The collaboration sneaker between the Italian fashion Miu Miu and New Balance was the first quarter’s “hottest product” in the fashion industry, according to the Lyst Index. Miu Miu, which is owned by Prada Group, also became the hottest fashion brand in the quarter overtaking its sister brand Prada, according ...
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Zvelle discontinues women’s footwear
The Canadian footwear brand Zvelle will discontinue its women’s collection to focus solely on men’s shoes. Founded by Elle AyoubZadeh in 2016, the brand started with women’s shoes and diversified into men’s shoes a year ago.
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ArticleBlack Yak collaborates with SK, Dongsung for a sustainable trekking shoe
The South Korean companies SK chemicals, Dongsung Chemical and BYN Black Yak jointly announced that they have developed sustainable footwear materials using the naturally-derived material Ecotrion and applied it to Black Yak’s trekking shoes 343 MAX. The shoe was presented on April 18 after a year of collaboration. SK chemicals ...
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ArticleCirql launches a fully recyclable midsole made from 30% recycled TPU
The US-based insole specialist OrthoLite, the company behind Cirql, a provider of sustainable material solutions for the global footwear industry, has launched a new midsole foam called Cirql rTPU30. According to Cirql, the patented innovation consists of 30 percent recycled thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material and is manufactured through a chemical-free, ...
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Lloyd launches Lufthansa collection
German shoemaker Lloyd Shoes has joined forces with the airline company Lufthansa to launch a licensed collection for the spring/summer 2024 season. The new product range features travel shoes which offer added comfort for long-haul flights and comprises 14 models, including five women’s and nine men’s styles. A purpose-designed backpack ...
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ArticleKeen introduces a hiking shoe with a lifetime guarantee regarding delamination
Keen introduced the Targhee IV, which it claims is the first shoe in the industry to have a delamination-free lifetime guarantee. Targhee IV is “a boot made to be the last hiking shoe you buy,” the US brand said in a statement. Delamination is when the glue used to adhere ...
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ArticleHow Fibbl aims to reduce returns, increase conversion rates with 3D models, AR technology
The Stockholm-based startup Fibbl states that its photorealistic 3D models and augmented reality technology for e-commerce can help footwear brands using its services tackle problems with high returns while also increasing conversion rates. Founded in 2021 by Henrik Arlestig and Johan Bertilsson, two childhood friends with over a decade of ...
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Taft launches a women’s collection
The New York-based men’s footwear brand Taft has launched its first women’s collection called Taft for Her. “Expanding Taft into a women’s collection has always been something on our radar,” said Jordan Hancock, the company’s director of design and development, in a statement. “For years there have been numerous ...
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Kuru Footwer releases its 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report
Kuru Footwear has issued its 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report which examines the latest findings surrounding foot pain in America. The Salt Lake City footwear company carried out a survey of over 3,000 American adults that showed that eight in 10 Americans experience foot pain, with nearly half of those ...
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Keen and Namuk collaborate in kids’ sandals
Oregon-based footwear brand Keen announced its collaboration for the limited edition Seacamp sandal with the Swiss sustainable outdoor apparel brand Namuk. This latest limited-edition collaboration is in line with Keen’s commitment to promoting access to nature and inspiring the next generation of conservationists. One percent of each sale will go ...
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Dr. Martens launches a collection with reclaimed leather
On March 26, Dr. Martens launched the Genix Nappa collection made from reclaimed leather provided by Gen Phoenix. “The collection aims to tackle waste by rescuing leather offcuts that would otherwise be destined for landfill and uses them to create a soft yet durable new material,” the British bootmaker said. ...
