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Former Heydude & Keds president launches Stoke Footwear for 'real men, with real lives.'

Footwear industry veterans Rick Blackshaw and Ian Stewart have officially launched a new casual-lifestyle footwear brand, Stoke Footwear. Officially launched on January 5, the brand’s website stokeshoes.com is now live, with Stoke Footwear launching in more than 450 retail partner locations across the country on March 1, including Murdoch’s,...

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The sneaker year 2025: Between retro hype, skate influences and new visions

Sneakers remain relevant in 2025, particularly within the streetwear scene, even as classic shoe models gain popularity among younger consumers. We reviewed the year with Berlin-based sneaker expert Amadeus Thüner and discussed the top releases, highlights and wishlists for 2026. Which sneaker releases impressed you most this year? The “Sneaker...

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Saucony to launch new collaboration with Westside Gunn

Performance and lifestyle brand Saucony is set to launch its newest collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist and Griselda Records founder Westside Gunn. Known for his creative take on music, art, and fashion, the collaboration sees Gunn apply his signature aesthetic to Saucony’s ProGrid Triumph 4 sneaker, marking his debut footwear...

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Circularity platform Responsible acquires European sneaker marketplace Klekt

Belfast-based fashion technology firm Responsible, which powers circularity platforms for brands and retailers, has acquired Europe’s largest sneakers platform, Klekt, pronounced like ‘collect’, formerly known as Crep, for an undisclosed amount. In a statement, Reponsible, which helps clothing and footwear companies buy back and resell their...

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German launch marks Sneaker Squad's European expansion strategy

Sneaker Squad's online platform is launching in Germany. The expansion marks an important milestone in its goal to become Europe's leading sneaker portal, the Dutch company announced on Thursday. In 2026, Sneaker Squad plans to expand into other European markets. “Our community is growing rapidly and interest from other countries is constantly...

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The unexpected challenge sneaker design students face today: "They need to know so much"

When Wilson Smith III, former Design Director at Nike Footwear, left the sportswear giant in January 2025 after an impressive 41-year tenure, he was struck with an immediate and unexpected realization: "How do I present myself or connect myself to the world now?" During his four-decade career at Nike, the company's PR and communications team had...

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Michael B. Jordan designs custom sneaker with StockX and artist Andu

Actor Michael B. Jordan has teamed up with Detroit-based marketplace StockX and artist Andu to launch an exclusive sneaker drop to celebrate the cinema release of his new film ‘Sinners’. The custom sneaker is being described as “wearable art” as only one lucky StockX user will have a pair, aside from Jordan himself, and draws inspiration from...

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These new sneaker models rely on circular economy, local production and customisation

The sneaker world is just one area of fashion that needs to become more sustainable and those in the sector have been working on new ideas and better solutions for years. As such, new materials, new recycling concepts and shorter supply chains are helping to reduce the carbon footprint. The global market for sustainable sneakers was estimated at...

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StockX unveils immersive shopping experience for Apple Vision Pro

Online marketplace StockX has unveiled a new immersive shopping experience on Apple’s newly launched spatial computer, Apple Vision Pro. Accessible via an in-house designed app, the experience includes a sneaker showcase with 3D models, a product browsing feature, live market data and a ‘Shop the Look’ option allowing users to explore...

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Donald Trump launches sneaker line after record fine

Former US President Donald Trump has turned to fashion capitalism to potentially cover the mounting legal fees and fines following a New York judge's ruling that he must pay 364 million dollars for obscuring his true wealth. Launching a sneaker named Never Surrender, Trump's high-top style is adorned with a red sole, gold leather body featuring...

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Sneaker marketplace Laced raises 12 million US dollars

London-based Laced, the online marketplace that enables consumers to access in-demand and exclusive sneakers, has raised 12 million US dollars in a series A round of funding. The round was led by Talis Capital, with backing from H&M Group Ventures, the investment arm of the H&M Group, and previous investors BY Venture Partners and Truesight...

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Bots are purchasing limited edition products to re-sell at a higher price

The hype and demand around sneaker drops and limited edition products is showing no signs of slowing down. Research from Ypulse, a New York-based authority on Gen Z and Millennials, shows 2 out of 5 in this age demographic have bought a limited edition product. What began as a streetwear and sneaker activation tactic to generate hype, other...