Fairs
** Sneakerness was back in the Dutch capital last weekend, bringing together a collection of the industry’s biggest brands, shops and private sellers for
Fashion
Why are some sneaker styles so expensive and others so affordable? Zeeman, a discount retailer from the Netherlands, has put together a clever campaign to con
Brands have to be on top of their game to stay ahead of the competition. This is true for the lucrative sneaker market as well - everyone wants a piece of the
TRENDS According to Zion Market Research, the global footwear market is forecasted to reach 320 billion US dollars by 2023. Footwear sales for men grew 27 pe
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Cleaning your sneakers seems so simple until you actually set out to do it. There are lots of factors, such as what material your sneakers ar
Asics has unveiled a new shoe promising to reduce energy loss at the ankle joint by almost one fifth, allowing wearers to run long distances easier. Titled Me
Last year, Nike invited locals from New York, London, Paris, Seoul and Tokyo to design Air Max sneakers inspired by their communities. Six designs (one from e
Sneakers are already the most popular fashion item of 2019. According to research compiled by fashion search engine Lyst, one million shoppers look for a new
Every Friday, FashionUnited selects the most interesting reads about the fashion industry published across US and international news outlets. Here’s what yo
Highsnobiety sits down with Paul Gaudio, the global creative director of adidas, and Allbirds CEO Joey Zwillinger to discuss how they are making huge st
Foot Locker and Asics have joined forces to launch a collection inspired by Japanese anime, to be sold exclusively at Foot Locker stores in the United States
Champion is best known for their sweatpants and hoodies, but now they are branching out into the footwear market. The 100 year old brand has built a strong
Spanish fashion brand Ecoalf has unveiled a new footwear collection made entirely from recycled ocean and river waste. Source: Dezeen, YouTube.
Adidas Originals has reimagined a cushioning system it developed in the 1990s to create a shoe that is "built for natural motion". Source: Dezeen, YouT
It is common knowledge that sneakerheads use Instagram to buy, sell and learn about new sneaker styles. But which of the most popular sneaker styles in recen
* Comfy shoes are fast becoming the norm as more young Americans are choosing footwear that is both stylish and practical. New research from Mintel reveals t
Retail
Christian, aged 10, has 20 pairs of high-end sneakers in his closet at his home in the suburbs of New York. Maxance, who just turned 14, asked his parents
TIMELINE Long gone are the times when people would only wear sneakers to practice sports. Now they are the footwear of choice for millions of people around t
eBay has announced its first-ever community sneaker drop. The e-commerce giant has invited sneaker aficionados from all over the world to list their most cov
People will pay thousands of dollars for sold-out sneakers, and entrepreneurs are turning the once-underground resale market into big business. Source
British luxury retailer Matchesfashion.com has its sights set on upping its sneaker hand with the launch of its new dedicated area for men, the ’Sneaker St
Culture
Converse sneakers launches Made by You
Bata to exhibit sneaker culture
