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.
Hogan marks its 40th anniversary with four short films and an exclusive sneaker drop, led by president Andrea Della Valle of Tod’s Group.
JD Sports appoints John Mersho, from Shoe Palace’s founding family, as CEO of JD North America. Mike Grimes joins as JD Group CMO.
Nike’s Halloween Air Force 1 Low in black drops exclusively in kids sizes. Style code IQ2241-001. More seasonal options are coming from Nike.
Nike’s Air Force 1 Low Black Rat features convincingly rat-like fur on the classic 1982 silhouette. Unsettling, intentional, and already generating strong reactions.
New Balance has announced nine Made in USA sneakers dropping across seven releases from September to December 2026, leaning into domestic manufacturing.
Nike’s Ja 4 Halloween release features mummified detailing and glow-in-the-dark construction on Ja Morant’s fourth signature basketball shoe.
Nike drops three Devil Fruit-inspired Air Max Plus colorways with matching apparel next month in a full One Piece collaboration.
Jordan Brand retros are hitting resale discounts, signaling softer demand. August’s high-heat back-to-school launches now face pressure to reverse the trend.
Capri Holdings posts a 10.5% Q1 revenue gain as CEO flags Jimmy Choo’s casual footwear expansion as a long-term growth opportunity.
Duke + Dexter names Connor Boon, a 2018 intern, as Creative Director, with a mandate to expand the British shoe brand into apparel.