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For several years, Birkenstock seemed to have achieved what few footwear brands had before. It transformed a German orthopaedic sandal into a global object of desire, worn by tourists, fashion houses, celebrities and premium consumers alike. The narrative presented to investors during its 2023 Initial Public Offering (IPO) is now beginning to...
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British footwear and accessories brand Kat Maconie, known for its maximalist aesthetic and architectural silhouettes, is expanding its retail footprint with a new boutique in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. London-based Kat Maconie, which currently operates two permanent standalone flagship stores in London, UK, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, has...
British footwear and accessories brand Dr. Martens reports making “good progress” as it shifts from a channel-led to a consumer-first operating model, as it delivers a return to profit growth for the financial year ending March 29, 2026, with pre-tax profit (PBT) rising 61 percent. For the FY26, group revenue reached 764.9 million pounds, down...
Keds, the iconic footwear brand known for timeless style and everyday wearability, introduces the Rillax Collection, a new casual lineup designed for effortless comfort and laid-back versatility. Blending relaxed design with easy, everyday functionality, the Rillax Champion and Rillax Champion Mini deliver a fresh, carefree aesthetic grounded in...
Onitsuka Tiger announces the launch of “ROTEMIT™” (pronounced “roh-teh-mit”) a new model inspired by 1980s volleyball shoes and reinterpreted with a modern design. The ROTEMIT™ utilizes a nylon base reinforced with premium suede overlays. A defining commercial feature is the exaggerated, ribbed gum rubber outsole that wraps upward at the toe and...
American minimalist footwear brand Xero Shoes, which specialises in barefoot-style shoes, sandals, and boots designed to let feet bend, flex, and move naturally, has doubled its global distribution network, adding five new international partners to target international growth. Founded in 2009 by Steven Sashen and Lena Phoenix, Xero Shoes has...
Madrid – The Mascaró Group continues to drive the growth and international consolidation of Pretty Ballerinas, its brand specialising in ballet flats, with the opening of a new store in Japan. This is one of the Spanish company's main markets in the entire Asian region, where it now operates a total of four points of sale. Located on the third...
Italian luxury footwear brand Bruno Magli, founded in Bologna and hand-crafted in Italy, is celebrating its 90 years of craftsmanship with a multi-season collaboration with New York-based designer Cynthia Rowley. Bruno Magli, owned by Marquee Brands, said it has chosen to collaborate with Cynthia Rowley due to her “bold creativity and confident,...
Madrid – Following a 2025 marked by its decisive international offensive, the Spanish footwear brand Alohas continues on the same path of growth and expansion in 2026. It has inaugurated two new permanent stores in the United States. The brand, founded by Alejandro Porras, entered this market exactly one year ago and now operates with three...
Rising prices and a strengthening in the performance segment delivered “modest” growth across the US footwear industry in the first quarter of 2026. Circana’s Retail Tracking Service data show that total US footwear sales increased by 1 percent in Q1 versus the same period last year, while overall units sold declined, and higher average selling...
VivoBiome presents new groundbreaking scan-to-print footwear the VivoBiome Tabi Gen 02 in Partnership with Carbon a next-gen leader in advanced digital manufacturing. Vivobarefoot unveils VivoBiome Tabi Gen 02, the next evolution of its groundbreaking scan-to-print footwear - and a bold reinvention of the humble flip-flop that fits your feet....
ASICS is proud to announce the launch of the GEL-NIMBUS™ 28 shoe re-imagined by Nadia Battocletti. This unique iteration of the shoe draws inspiration from Nadia’s journey, celebrating the different elements that have shaped Nadia’s identity. In addition to her growing success on the international stage, including standout performances at recent...