Click:forged wheels supplier How does a once-hot brand win over new customers after losing its way? In the competitive athletic marketplace, for K-Swiss president Barney Waters, the answer is by returning to the company’s roots. When he assumed the role in 2016, Waters — the former chief marketing officer of K-Swiss Global Brands — was tasked with reviving the faltering label….
Read moreHere’s What to Buy From Saks Fifth Avenue’s Huge Friends and Family Sale
Looking to upgrade your shoe game this fall? Saks Fifth Avenue’s Friends and Family sale is about to make that mission a whole lot easier. Now through Oct. 9, the luxury retailer is offering up to 25 percent off on hundreds of must-have designer styles for the season. From Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots to your…
Read moreCan Jonah Hill’s ‘Mid90s’ Movie Impact Skate Shoe Sales?
Skateboarding is the central theme in Jonah Hill’s writer-director debut, “Mid90s.” It’s how the protagonist, 13-year-old Stevie, connects with neighborhood kids. And Hill ensured the aesthetics and attitude of the era’s skate culture were portrayed authentically — including the sneakers the characters rocked. With the buzzy film set to debut in theaters throughout the country tomorrow,…
Read moreWhy the NBA Might Ban Kanye West’s Yeezy Basketball Sneaker
Kanye West is already facing an early dilemma surrounding the on-court debut of his first Adidas Yeezy basketball sneaker, following reports that the NBA will ban the anticipated silhouette from the hardwood. According to ESPN’s Nick DePaula on Twitter, the current variation of the model features a gleaming 3M reflective heel, which the league finds…
Read moreWhy Timberland Dropped a Ginormous Replica Boot in the Middle of New York City
Timberland knows how to make a statement. The heritage boot brand this week will host a series of activations around New York City aimed at encouraging people to get outdoors and enjoy — as well as preserve — nature. The festivities kicked off today with Timberland dropping a 13-foot replica of its iconic yellow workboot…
Read moreShoe of the Week: Emu Australia’s Soft Slipper Is Tough Enough for the City Streets
Fuzzy slippers are having a moment. While the cozy styles have always been a staple of living rooms and boudoirs, lately, celebrities and fashion influencers have been spotted wearing furry slides to go shopping, to go on a coffee run, to do exercises in the snow … you name it. The Emu Australia brand, especially,…
Read moreVince’s Insanely Popular Slip-Ons Are Up to 40% Off at Nordstrom Right Now
If there’s one brand who’s mastered the art of the slip-on, it’s Vince. Praised by customers for being ultra-comfortable and chic, the label’s styles have become celebrity favorites — and they’re so popular, an average of 1,000 pairs are reportedly sold every week. And now, some of these coveted styles can be yours for much, much…
Read moreVivienne Westwood’s Spring 2019 Show Had Bodybuilders in Platforms and Skateboarders in Kitten Heels
One can always rely on Vivenne Westwood to put on a good show (and show some crazy platform shoes), but there was even more movement at the spring ’19 event on Saturday at Paris Fashion Week. The namesake designer and her creative director (and husband) Andrea Kronthaler held the show in Garage Amelot in the…
Read moreStella McCartney Is Making Ballet Flats Cool Again for Spring 2019
Leave it to Stella McCartney to find the unexpected in the most seemingly mundane or passé of things, throw it together and make it cool again. That’s just what the British designer did with the ballet flat in her spring ’19 collection, which the British designer showed Monday morning during Paris Fashion Week at the…
Read moreSprint to It — These 7 Women’s Sneakers Are on Sale at Nordstrom Right Now
Whether you’re in the market for a new pair of running shoes or street-ready kicks, there’s no better time than now to stock up on your favorite styles thanks to Nordstrom. While supplies last, the retailer is currently offering up to 40 percent off on some must-have sneakers for women — with some of the…
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