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Louis Vuitton presents LV Titled Sneaker

The low-top LV Tilted Sneaker makes a subtle statement, taking cues from classic skate gear. Introduced during the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Pre-collection preview and later worn in the Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Collection show, it has garnered attention for its bold yet discreet silhouette: widened and balanced so that its right and...

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New Balance and Foot Locker exclusively launch new ABZORB 2000 colourways with Endrick

New Balance kicks off the season with new colourways of the ABZORB 2000, available exclusively at Foot Locker. A global campaign has been created to promote the launch, featuring international football star and New Balance athlete, Endrick. The campaign highlights the sneaker's cultural significance, urban style, and a progressive design that...

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Completedworks teams up with Asics to launch its first-ever sneaker

London-based jewellery and accessories brand Completedworks, which has become a firm favourite during London Fashion Week for its immersive presentations, has unveiled its first-ever sneaker design in collaboration with Japanese sportswear brand Asics. The collaboration is part of Asics SportStyle’s ‘Crafts for Mind’ programme, a non-profit...

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Brooks Running creates vice president of footwear product strategy role

Brooks Running, the American running footwear, apparel, sports bras, and accessories brand, has appointed former New Balance and Sorel executive Claire Wood as vice president of footwear product strategy to accelerate its focus on performance footwear. In a statement, Seattle-based Brooks Running said that the newly created role would see...

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New Skechers Cozy Fit: as comfortable as a favourite jumper

The new Skechers Cozy Fit collection, from the popular Slip-ins range, delivers a wearing experience with almost unbeatable comfort. Cosy, lightweight and thoroughly comfortable, these shoes are as pleasant to wear as a favourite fluffy jumper. Soft materials and sophisticated cushioning elements make every step a feel-good moment. Thanks to the...

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Hoff opens new London flagship in Covent Garden

Spanish sneaker brand Hoff has opened its newest flagship store at 124 Long Acre, Covent Garden in London, ahead of additional international openings this quarter in Mexico and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The new store marks Hoff’s second and largest London location, adding to its Regent Street store, and represents the brand’s first major...

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Adidas unveils Bad Bunny’s first-ever signature shoe

Sportswear giant Adidas has unveiled the first signature shoe from Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl, where the Puerto Rican rapper and singer is performing the halftime show. The Adidas BadBo 1.0 sneaker blends street and sport, adds Adidas, while also celebrating “the evolution of identity and self-expression,”...

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Hoka® introduces the Cielo X1 3.0: A propulsive ride built for race day

HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), introduces the Cielo X1 3.0, the brand’s lightest super shoe to date. Propulsive and precision-tuned for race day, the Cielo X1 3.0 is engineered to minimize weight and maximize performance, helping runners chase their fastest results yet. Driven by insights from HOKA elite athletes, the Cielo X1...

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Francisco Lindor and New Balance unveil update to the Lindor v3

New Balance today unveiled the Lindor v3, the latest baseball cleat created in collaboration with powerhouse shortstop Francisco Lindor. Designed to bring off-the-field style to the diamond while pushing performance, the Lindor v3 blends bold aesthetics with innovative technology. Designed with Francisco’s vision, the Lindor v3 has a simplified...

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Groupe RAS: a French independent's strategy to compete with sneaker giants

French footwear specialist Groupe RAS (Rautureau Apple Shoes), the owner of brands No Name, Schmoove and Armistice, is entering a new phase in its history, driven by a complementary management duo. Propelled by international acceleration and a diversification into apparel, the company is now organising itself as a “creative start-up” to...

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Adidas launches a new digital platform with Offspring

Sportswear brand Adidas is collaborating with Offspring to launch a new digital platform called ‘House of ZX,’ which will be a hub for sneakerheads to celebrate its Adidas ZX franchise. The ‘House of ZX’ platform will spotlight the history and future of the Adidas ZX range and Offspring community content, while also sharing exclusive information...

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P448 unveils new concept store designed by Woody Yao

Italian luxury sneaker brand P448 has unveiled a new retail store concept in Shanghai, China, designed by acclaimed designer Woody Yao to invite “curiosity and discovery”. Located in Shanghai iapm Mall, the flagship store design has been exclusively conceived and designed by Yao, and embeds the P448 form language into every touchpoint, offering...