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Who is Incoming Nike President and CEO Elliott Hill?
Nike CEO John Donahoe Is Out, Swoosh Vet Elliott Hill Returns to Take Reins Nike has only had four chief executive officers. Elliott Hill will soon become the athletic giant’s fifth. Hill, a company veteran of 32 years, was announced Thursday as the successor of John Donahoe, who has retired from his role as Nike Inc. president and chief executive officer. Hill will assume the role, effective Oct. 14, and will also become a director of the Nike Inc. board of directors and the executive committee. Insiders believe Hill is the person Nike needs to lead the way. “Elliott is absolutely the best...
Clarks Launches ‘Clarks and Tokyo’ Campaign Including a Documentary and Harajuku Shoe Pack
Ronnie Fieg's Newest Clarks x Adidas Collaboration Is Exclusive to Kith's Highest-Tier Loyalty Members Clarks has launched a new campaign called “Clarks and Tokyo,” oriented around a documentary exploring the streetwear of Ura-Harajuku, an influential style district home to the Urahara kei fashion movement. In addition to the film exploring Clarks’ role in Ura-Harajuku culture, Clarks Originals is dropping a Harujuku Shoe Pack inspired by Clarks’ historic connection to Tokyo. The footwear company’s archival styles, including the Wallabee, Desert Boot and Desert Trek, were popular amongst the fashionable youth of Harajuku. The drop includes men’s and women’s collections featuring leopard print, crocodile print...
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon Dress Up for ‘Wolfs’ Premiere in Loafers and Peep-Toe Louboutin Pumps
Sarah Jessica Parker Brings All the Drama in Glossy Purple Pumps While Filming 'And Just Like That' in New York Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon both looked polished last night at the premiere for Pitt’s latest movie “Wolfs,” in which he stars alongside George Clooney. For the occasion in Los Angeles, Pitt dressed up in white loafers while de Ramon opted for beige peep-toe pumps from Christian Louboutin. While they didn’t walk the red carpet together, de Ramon made her presence known to support her beau’s latest project. Pitt looked debonair in a seafoam green suit, which featured a...
The Soles of Christina Milian’s Shoes Broke on the Red at ‘Wolfs’ Premiere: ‘Vintage Gone Wrong’
'Abbott Elementary' Star Janelle James Selects Strappy Black Jimmy Choo Sandals to Complement Ruffled Red Marchesa Dress at 2024 Emmys Christina Milian is familiar with the pros and cons of wearing vintage shoes. A major pro: Attending the “Wolfs” premiere in a unique pair of pumps that complement her Patou dress. A major con: They might fall apart before the night is over. The actress and musician hit the town last night in a colorful Patou midi dress and a pair of Laundry by Shelli Segal heels. It seemed like the perfect ensemble to wear to the premiere of Brad Pitt and...
Nike CEO John Donahoe Is Out, Swoosh Vet Elliott Hill Returns to Take Reins
Every Travis Scott Sneaker: Past and Upcoming Releases Nike chief executive office John Donahoe will step down from the company, effective Oct. 13. The beleaguered CEO will be replaced by former Nike executive Elliott Hill, who served in several leadership roles at the Swoosh before retiring in 2020. “Given our needs for the future, the past performance of the business, and after conducting a thoughtful succession process, the Board concluded it was clear Elliott’s global expertise, leadership style, and deep understanding of our industry and partners, paired with his passion for sport, our brands, products, consumers, athletes, and employees, make him the...
Outdoor Retailer Is Cutting Back Its Number of Events to One a Year
Previously held twice annually, the Outdoor Retailer (OR) trade show is moving forward as a once-a-year event. OR announced the reduction in the number of shows it hosts annually on Thursday via The Daily by Outdoor Retailer. There will now be one show that takes place in June, the report stated, and with the change, the event that was scheduled for November “will not stage.”
Oprah Winfrey Chooses Bottega Veneta’s Knot Sandals for Sit Down Interview With Riley Keough to Discuss Mom Lisa Marie Presley’s Memoir
Skechers Ambassador Howie Mandel Gifts Heidi Klum Sneakers on 'America's Got Talent' Red Carpet Oprah took a break from her recent sneakers streak to wear a stunning pair of Bottega Veneta heels for her upcoming TV special. The TV host will be sitting down with actress Riley Keough, whose grandparents are Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. The pair are set to have an intimate conversation about her mother, Lisa Marie Presley’s life, her life, and her famous family. “An Oprah Special: The Presleys—Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley” will air on CBS on Oct. 8 to coincide with the release of Keough’s...
A$AP Rocky’s Lineup of Puma Sneakers Is Quickly Growing Bigger
NBA 2K25 Sneakers: Everything You Need to Know About Shoes in the Game A$AP Rocky’s partnership with Puma has been largely quiet on the footwear front thus far, but that’s finally set to change near the end of the September. In addition to the previous colorway reported, the A$AP Rocky x Puma Inhale sneaker has just been confirmed with two more distressed colorways on the way. A black, red and cream edition serves as the inverse to the cream and red Inhale seen before, and a third colorway is the most complex of the lot in cream, black, yellow and below. All...
Prada Brings Back Iconic Shoes From the Past — Here’s a Closer Look at the Spring ’25 Collection
Carey Mulligan, Aespa's Karina & NCT's Jaehyun: All of the Best Celebrity Footwear Moments at Prada Spring 2025 Show Prada showcased its spring ’25 womenswear collection during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday and for fashion fans, some of this season’s footwear make look eerily familiar. Outside of the bright orange waterproof cowboy boots seen on the runway, Prada brought back multiple styles from its archives, including its platform Mary-Janes dipped in rubber at the toe from its fall 2012 collection. This time around, however, the shoes were seen in different colorways, such as camel patent leather and gray rubber, as well...
Shoe Lovers Can Find Cars Shaped Like High Heels and Sneakers at the Guinness World Record-Setting Sudha Cars Museum
Shaquille O'Neal Sent Shoes to the Teen Who Set the 2025 Guinness World Record for Having the Largest Hands and Feet Imagine driving down the street and noticing a stiletto or sneaker-shaped car cruising by. If car designer Sudhakar Kanyaboyina were to take one of his shoe-inspired creations for a spin in your neighborhood, this might just become your reality. Sudhakar, who runs Sudha Cars Museum in Hyderabad, India, recently set the 2025 Guinness World Record for the largest collection of wacky vehicles in a museum. Per Guinness, his collection currently stands at 57 cars, one of which is a colorful stiletto...
Carey Mulligan, Aespa’s Karina & NCT’s Jaehyun: All of the Best Celebrity Footwear Moments at Prada Spring 2025 Show
Debra Jo Rupp Makes a Case For Prada Boots on the Red Carpet at 'Agatha All Along' Event Prada’s spring 2025 show was held today in Milan during Milan Fashion Week. The showing, produced by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, gave us a sneak peek into the future of fashion. The show strayed from the classic silhouettes the brand is best known for, venturing into the realm of experimental set in a room with a simple set design featuring turquoise fabric-covered benches. Many familiar faces, including Prada’s myriad of brand ambassadors, were in attendance. K-pop superstars like Enhypen, Aespa’s Karina and NCT’s...
Ashley Graham Slips On Nude Croc-Embossed Mules for Etro Spring 2025 Show at Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week Spring 2025: All the Shoes to Know Ashley Graham played with prints as she attended Etro’s spring 2025 runway show during Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday. The Sports Illustrated model sat front row wearing a burnt orange sheer button down top that featured an all over floral paisley pattern. She wore a black bra underneath, adding a level of sultriness to her look. The same design was seen against the high-waisted brown leather skirt that interrupted the print with a slit. She accessorized with a brown leather mini purse and a pair of gold hoops. Graham completed the look with...
New Balance’s Fresh Foam X 1080v14 Everyday Running Shoe Delivers Better Breathability and Fit
New Balance has announced the latest iteration of its 1080 everyday running franchise. The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 will release in October with a series of refinements in both the upper and sole unit. A new engineered mesh upper has been made breathable in key areas, while learning from the New Balance Sports Research Lab have led to more rubber placed at the forefoot to protect high-wear areas. Updates to the Fresh Foam midsole geometry also ensure a safe and secure landing for all runners, and New Balance is calling the v14 its most versatile running shoe yet.
Skechers Ambassador Howie Mandel Gifts Heidi Klum Sneakers on ‘America’s Got Talent’ Red Carpet
Eva Mendes Brings Back Archival Stella McCartney Crocodile-Embossed Platform Pumps For Her Children's Book Event in New York Howie Mandel, the latest ambassador for Skechers, is spreading his love for the footwear brand with his “America’s Got Talent” family. The comedian’s origin story as a representative for Skechers began with him claiming he was an ambassador — before he ever was — in hopes of securing a discount. Now that he really holds the title, he’s living up to his duties to spotlight the brand. On the red carpet for the Season 19 finale, Mandel gifted fellow judge Heidi Klum with a pair of Skechers...
Uniqlo’s Sister Brand GU Opens First US Flagship Store in New York’s SoHo
Adidas Just Opened Two Flagship Stores in Los Angeles: Here's Why Gu, a Uniqlo sister brand and part of the Fast Retailing Group, has opened its first U.S. flagship in New York. This marks the first permanent GU store outside of Asia. In addition, the retailer has launched its U.S. e-commerce site and app, making GU products available to a national audience for the first time. Located at 578 Broadway, GU SoHo 10,225-square-foot location, spans across two floors offering women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. GU first launched in 2006 and currently operates more than 400 stores in Asia, mainly in Japan,...
Ronnie Fieg’s Newest Clarks x Adidas Collaboration Is Exclusive to Kith’s Highest-Tier Loyalty Members
Adidas Adds Frilly Lace and Floral Details to the Samba Ronnie Fieg is one again bringing Clarks and Adidas together through his 8th Street line, this time only for the highest-tier members of Kith’s Loyalty program. The Ronnie Fieg x Adidas x Clarks BW Army combines the upper of Adidas’ influential German army trainer with Clarks’ signature crepe sole. It’s the fourth silhouette to feature in the series of three-way collaborations, which includes the crepe-soled Samba widely considered one of the best sneakers of 2023. White nubuck leather is paired with green suede overlays on the BW Army, while the outsole...
Eva Mendes Brings Back Archival Stella McCartney Crocodile-Embossed Platform Pumps For Her Children’s Book Event in New York
Parra and Vans' Multicolor Half Cab Sneaker Is Most Pleasing on the Eye Eva Mendes hosted an event for her new children’s book “Desi, Mami, And The Never-Ending Worries” at Union Square Play yesterday in New York. The children’s novel was released on Sept. 17, only a few days prior to her reading. The “2 Fast 2 Furious” star dusted off a pair of archival Stella McCartney platform pumps for her romp in the city. Hailing from the brand’s 2012 runway offerings, the footwear pick featured glossy faux leather uppers in a deep burgundy hue embossed with textural crocodile print. Sharp pointed toes...
Parra and Vans’ Multicolor Half Cab Sneaker Is Most Pleasing on the Eye
Shaquille O'Neal Signs Young Boy's Shaq Basketball Shoe at Dallas Cowboys Game OTW by Vans and Parra have linked up on the most soothing Half Cab you’re likely to see. The Parra x Vans OTW Half Cab comes dressed in the signature color palette of the Dutch artist, as the suede upper features panels in green, blue, red, orange and pink. The collaboration isn’t just an exercise in mere color swapping, though. Pieter “Parra” Janssen’s label have given the iconic skate shoe new wavy paneling, as well as a custom tag with hand-drawn graphics including a sketch of a bird. Custom...
Shaquille O’Neal Signs Young Boy’s Shaq Basketball Shoe at Dallas Cowboys Game
Aldo's First-Ever Extended Size Footwear Collection for Women Is a Collaboration With WNBA Star Diamond DeShields Shaquille O’Neal is making his mark on a new generation. At a Dallas Cowboys game on Sept. 15, the retired NBA icon took the time to sign the shoe of a young fan wearing a pair of his Shaq sneakers — in a miniature size compared to his size 22. O’Neal left his signature on the sneaker and gave the toddler a hug. The athlete shared the video to his social media in a joint post with @hotfreestyle. In just a few moments, O’Neal greatly increased the value...
The Running Event and FN Expand Partnership for 2024
Denim, Skateboarding and Golf Attract Interest at MAGIC, Project The Running Event (TRE) and Footwear News (FN) have revealed an expanded partnership for 2024. FN’s tie-up with the industry-leading run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show will include dynamic editorial content, comprehensive event coverage and engaging on-site activations at the event. TRE 2024 is scheduled to take place from Nov. 19 to 21 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. “We’re thrilled to enhance our partnership with FN in 2024,” said Christina Henderson, Event Director, TRE. “FN’s industry expertise and reach will amplify TRE’s impact, providing tremendous value for our attendees...
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