The Shoe Industry’s Latest C-Suite Trend? CFO Shuffling
The latest merry-go-round of executive changes at firms has been centered around the critical chief financial officer position. Since the start of the new year, Caleres, Genesco, On and…
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Sourcing Upheaval Is Giving Mass Retailers a Reason to Bypass Shoe Wholesalers
Shoe firms manufacturing private label lines for mass discounters could see challenges ahead. For the better part of 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies and reciprocal…
Chrissy Teigen, Miley Cyrus and More Bring an Office-ready Shoe to the Grammys 2026 Red Carpet
Slingbacks have been a shoe closet staple since their inception and remain a red carpet favorite among celebrities. The shoes were prominent on the red carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards on…
Speedgoat 7: Hoka's Flagship Trail Running Shoe Gets a New Supercritical Foam and Split-Upper Construction
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…
M&S Has Done it Again—6 Incredibly Chic Spring Shoe Trends to Shop Now
If there’s one thing our editors collectively agree on, it’s this: when Marks & Spencer gets shoes right, it really gets them right. And this year? Consider us fully impressed. Once again,…
Jessie Buckley Joins the White Shoe Trend in Jimmy Choo Romy Pumps With Archival Prada Mirrors in London
Jessie Buckley joined the white shoe trend in Jimmy Choo Romy pumps and archival Prada for the Hamnet awards screening and Q&A at Picturehouse Central in London on Friday night. The newly…
No, Not Trainers—Stove Pipe Jeans Look Chicest With These Two Shoe Trends Instead
I don’t know about you, but the trainers in my wardrobe are getting far less airtime this season. Despite the steady stream of buzzy new sneakers hitting the scene, none quite feel like…
7 Chic Shoe Trends French Women Are Wearing With Jeans in 2026
If there’s one thing fashion people in the UK and in France can agree on, it’s the importance of owning a good pair of jeans. Easy to style, versatile and, most importantly, comfortable,…
Adidas and Edison Chen Celebrate Lunar New Year With Superstar Dress Shoe and Qi Flow Sneaker
Adidas Originals and Clot by Edison Chen are continuing their longstanding partnership in a new collection in honor of Lunar New Year 2026. The collection, which aims to celebrate Chinese…
Lisa Debuts NikeSkims' Rift Satin Shoe, Part of Its First Head-to-toe Dress System
Nike and Skims have taken their collaboration to the next level by debuting their first head-to-toe system of dress, including the NikeSkims Rift Satin shoe, which Lisa of Blackpink models…
Nike layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut in latest round as shoe giant embraces supply chain automation
America’s most iconic shoe giant is starting 2026 by laying off workers. Nike has confirmed that it will lay off 775 employees in the United States. The move marks the third year in a row…
It’s Already Spring at Zara—5 Shoe Trends That Make Every Outfit Look More Polished in 2026
When it comes to finding the freshest trends on the high street, Zara is well known among the most stylish dressers as the first port of call. Already, the brand has leaned into the…
A Big Reveal: Willy Chavarria Debuts First In-House Shoe Collection at Paris Fashion Week
Willy Chavarria’s first in-house footwear collection is here after years of collaborations with the likes of Allen Edmonds, Adidas, K-Swiss and others. Spanning both women’s and men’s…
Trump Greenland Threats, Tariff Jitters Send Shoe Stocks Tumbling
U.S. President Donald Trump‘s new tariff threats and general investor anxiety over Greenland ignited a stock selloff on Tuesday that included shares of shoe companies. Trump has threatened…
Spring 2026's First Viral Shoe Is Already Here
It's been nearly a decade since former Christian Dior Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri debuted J'Adior footwear in her first collection for the French house back in 2017. There have…
Sabrina Carpenter Takes the White Shoe Trend Sky-high With Louboutin Platform Pumps in New York City
Sabrina Carpenter took the white shoe trend sky-high in New York City on Saturday in Christian Louboutin’s white patent leather Daffodile platform pumps following her appearance on…
Cigarette Jeans Look Best With This Dainty Shoe Style, and Everyone With Elegant Taste Knows It
Something you can always count on at the start of a new year is that we'll all be discussing the denim trends everyone will be wearing for the next twelve (at least) months ad nauseam.…
A Challenged Luxury Shoe Business Is Bracing for Major Impact Ahead of Probable Saks Global Bankruptcy
A Saks Global bankruptcy would have a significant impact on independent luxury shoe designers and fashion houses that derive a large percentage of sales from the category. “In some cases,…
What to Watch: Nike, On Holdings, Amer Sports and Steven Madden Are Top 2026 Shoe Stock Picks
As Nike Inc. continues an intense turnaround effort, Wall Street is upbeat on the stock’s prospects for the new year. Other stocks favored by some analysts heading into 2026 include On…
Import Costs, Tariff Pressures Suggest Turbulent 2026 For Shoe Firms, But Some Optimism Takes Hold
Shoe companies are bracing for a challenging first half in 2026. According to a Q4 2025 Shoe Executive Business Survey by the Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), higher landed…
Chase Infiniti Carries White Hot Shoe Trend Into 2026 With Gianvito Rossi Pumps
Chase Infiniti added a classic pump to her ruffled look for the 2026 New York Film Critics Circle Awards at TAO Downtown on Tuesday in New York. The “One Battle After Another” has been…
Asics Is Releasing the Newest Version of Its Everyday Running Shoe That’s ‘More Comfortable Than Ever’
The next evolution of Asics’ enduring Gel-Nimbus running franchise is just around the corner. The Japanese sportswear company has announced a Jan. 9 launch date for its Gel-Nimbus 28…
This Formerly Nerdy Shoe Trend Is Actually All It Girls Are Wearing for Winter
If you thought it was time to retire your favorite pair of heeled sandals for the season, think again. The runways have another life in mind for them this winter rather than sitting in the…
Best Luxury Shoe Collaborations of 2025: Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela and More Buzzy Moments
2025 brought about a slew of fashion trends in the footwear realm, many of which were embodied by buzzy luxury collaborations. These partnerships spanned a wide range, from French fashion…