Author: Alex Durant
Alex Durant
Alex writes about sneakers, boots and everything in between — with a focus on design, craft and the stories behind the silhouettes.
Todd Snyder and Sperry update the CVO sneaker in a Mister Rogers-inspired collab that also includes a zip-up sweater and T-shirt.
Christian Louboutin revisits his 2012 Disney collaboration, putting his iconic red sole on Cinderella’s glass slipper at a Comite Colbert event.
Teyana Taylor wore Christian Louboutin Miss Z python pumps at the 2026 AMAs. Daughters Iman and Rue Shumpert chose red embroidered Western boots.
Adidas quietly launches the first major redesign of the iconic Stan Smith in decades, balancing heritage appeal with modern performance and sustainability demands.
On’s LightSpray Cloudmonster Hyper outsells production capacity while the brand introduces Surreal Superfoam technology for enhanced midsole performance.
Footwear executives now rank tariffs as their top business concern, surpassing even international conflicts in new survey data for 2026 planning cycles.
Valentino unveils Roman campaign for Alessandro Michele’s updated Rockstud pumps from pre-fall 2026 collection.
Julian Klincewicz collaborates with Vans on reimagined Old Skool 36 and Style 31 sneakers, bringing artistic vision to classic archive silhouettes.
WNBA stars debut exclusive sneakers and custom designs as the league opens its 30th season with bold footwear statements from Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and more.
On Holding posts strong Q1 results despite changing CEOs twice in one year, with running shoe sales driving growth amid leadership instability.