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.
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.
Bruno Magli partners with Cynthia Rowley for multi-season collaboration starting with holiday capsule, expanding to full spring 2027 collection as Italian brand celebrates 90 years.
Zendaya’s Rue Bennett character consistently wears black high-top Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers throughout “Euphoria,” creating a signature look.