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Why Portuguese-Made Footwear Is Flying Off the Shelves (and Why It’s Worth the Investment)
Hot on the heels of FW26 collaborations with renowned designers like Willy Chavarria, the Portuguese Footwear…
Golf’s ‘Golden Age’ Drives Big Gains for Shoe Brands and Retailers
New players entering the sport from women golfers to juniors and Baby Boomers are spurring an increase in…
China Remains the Dominant U.S. Shoe Supplier, But the Gap With Other Countries Is Narrowing
Per data from the U.S. International Trade Commission, China remains the dominant shoe supplier to the U.S…
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DSW Is Expanding Beauty, Wellness + More Growing Categories
DBI's CEO Douglas Howe said DSW will see expansion in adjacencies to footwear.
Aritzia and Sperry Reunite for Spring With Two New Shoe Styles That Harness the Season’s Biggest Trends
Suede textures and boat shoe silhouettes are back for spring 2026, with Aritzia and Sperry spearheading the…
From Court to Couture: This New Nike x Swarovski Air Jordan Makes Y2K Bling Cool Again
The $1,005 high-top's upper is swathed in authentic, shimmering Swarovski crystals that secure game-stopping…
Stella International Unveils Three-Year Plan to Diversify Supply Chain, Reveals U.S. Tariff Impact
Stella International's creating a new R&D hub in Vietnam, and adding shoe production capacity at factories in…
Crocs Drops a Lego-Inspired Shoe That Even Adults Will Love
The new Lego x Crocs collection features special-edition Jibbitz and clogs lined with colorful bricks. Styles…
Could Timing of Fed Rates Moves Indicate Where Shoe Prices Are Headed?
With the Federal Reserve cutting U.S. interest rates now expected in September, DeVere Group CEO said…
Who Delivered the Hottest Accessories of the Season? Buyers Weigh In
Chanel, Dior, Prada, Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Fendi were among the fashion brands showing the hottest fall…
How the Strappy Sandal Became a Timeless Oscars Accessory
From the 1920s to modern-day stylemakers, the strappy high heel is a timeless Oscars red carpet statement.
U.S. Tariffs Impacted Yue Yuen’s 2025 Profits and Revenue
Taiwanese footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen said shoe shipment volume fell 1.2 percent to 252.2 million pairs…
The Climbing Shoes Behind Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 Feat — and What Beginners Should Wear Instead
Mike Genauer, La Sportiva's director of product and planning, answered FN's questions about climbing shoes.
Fall 2026 Accessories: Highlights From Paris Fashion Week’s Presentations
Exotic skins, fuzzy textures and lived-in effects have entered the chat.
EXCLUSIVE: Luar’s Raul Lopez Gets Real About How Tariffs Impacted His Footwear Debut
Luar founder and creative director Raul Lopez tells FN all about the rocky road to his debut boot release.