Montana-based outdoor footwear brand Oboz has joined the B Corp community, reinforcing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Shoe Show Inc., which operates approximately 1,100 footwear stores in 47 states, has acquired outdoor specialty retailer Half-Moon Outfitters. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Veja has launched its first hiking shoe, the Fitz Roy. Designed to be a durable, technical hiking shoe, the Fitz Roy has a wide sole with multi-directional lugs.

This week, Keen launched a new walking shoe called the WK400. The $165 style is designed with patent-pending KEEN.CURVE technology.

There’s more room for growth in the outdoors for Dick’s Sporting Goods. Last week, Dick’s announced it has agreed to acquire outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart.

Recovery brand Kane Footwear has its first major retail partnership — Kane is now available in 12 select Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com, having expanded to six additional brick and mortar stores last week.

Tread Labs, the insole brand established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, has launched its debut collection of lifestyle sandals for men and women.

Hiking and trail running are two distinct activities and product categories, but there is plenty of crossover between the two. According to our recent consumer survey of active and outdoorsy adults, nearly 30% of hikers often opt for trail run shoes when hiking rather than traditional hiking boots.

NPD Group’s US Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Award Winners.

Trail use and demand for trails is on the rise again. Nationwide, there was an average increase in trail use of 9.5% between 2021 and 2022, and a marginal 1.5% decline compared with 2020—the most significant year for trail use on record.

Retailers weigh in on what's moving the needle right now, and what to expect in 2023.

The trade show landscape in 2023 continues to evolve. Outdoor Retailer, for decades seen as a “go-to” twice a year national trade show, is certainly seen by many to be at a crossroads. We chat with Jeff Davis, Group VP, Emerald, about what's next for the OR Show.

Stride Rite has launched two new sneakers, Sprout and Fern, that are made with renewable and recycled materials.

Adidas is launching a new label called adidas Sportswear which will be positioned as a complement to the brand’s Performance and Originals labels. The new adidas Sportswear products feature performance technology, but are designed for “the sport of life,” according to the brand.

Saucony, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, is launching the Endorphin Elite on Feb. 21 ahead of marathon season.

Yesterday, New Balance announced it has added Shohei Ohtani to its roster of athletes. The Japanese superstar is a pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Angels. He previously was an ASICS athlete.

Comfort and durability are the top traits consumers look for in their boots. And boots are in-style year-round for many consumers. Those are just two of the takeaways from our latest consumer survey which focused on, you guessed it… boots!

If you’re looking for a store that has plenty to offer, Dardano’s Shoes has you covered in more ways than one with its new location in Broomfield, CO.

The outlook for the year ahead is an optimistic one for many leading independent retailers. The past 12 months have been filled with plenty of challenges, but there are many bright spots to find as well...

A little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Standout new comfort styles for 2023 add a dash of a few different trends to give consumers what they want.

American Exchange Group has acquired the White Mountain Footwear company, a comfort brand focused on accessible price points.

Olympia Sports’ intellectual property and related assets are slated to go on the bankruptcy court auction block on Feb. 9. Final bids are due by Feb. 7.

Comfort footwear brand Aerosoles is expanding into kids footwear. The brand, known for its women’s offerings, was recently acquired by American Exchange Group and celebrated its 35th anniversary in October.

Skinners Footwear, a minimalist, protective footwear brand available throughout Europe, is entering the North American market this year. The Czechia-based brand introduced its Compression 2.0 and Walker series at the Outdoor Retail show this week.

Insole brand CURREX has signed an official sponsorship agreement with Jesús Ferreira, a member of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team who recently competed in the World Cup in Qatar.