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.
Jay Manning retires as Shoe Show COO in November. Former Hibbett Sports executive Cathy Pryor steps in to lead operations at the independent footwear chain.
Lord & Taylor relaunches private label on its 200th anniversary, with women’s apparel live now and private label shoes, socks, and men’s wear planned next.
Nike is bringing back the Zoom Flight 5 in its original colorways. The Jason Kidd signature shoe from the ’90s returns under stock number JJ3694-100.
Freight rate volatility is squeezing U.S. shoe importers, with fuel surcharges and port delays making landed costs unpredictable, per OEC Group’s Joseph Firrincieli.
Asics partners with China’s experimental label Empty Behavior for a Paris launch backed by Lisa, framing cultural partnerships as a core product strategy.
The Air Jordan 3 Retro Flip returns in Pure Platinum (JA8012-094), set to release during Super Bowl weekend. The rarely seen Jordan 3 variant targets collectors.
Veja’s two short films, “Far From the Spotlight,” document the catadores, farmers, and assembly workers behind the brand’s iconic sneakers.
FN’s Women Who Rock Class of 2026 highlights dozens of female leaders across footwear, examining their real challenges and accomplishments.
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.