There’s no doubt about it: We are all ready for a bit of a shake-up. After a year where comfort and athletic footwear carried the day — it is time to flash a bit more flair.

These brands are putting their own spin on the running apparel category. Already established as a leader in running hydration, storage and visibility, Nathan now has its sights set on becoming a leader in performance apparel, too.

Rockport has appointed Steve Holt as Brand President. For the past four years, Holt has served as Rockport’s Senior Vice President, International. In this new role, Holt will lead all aspects of daily operations, developing and executing brand plans to identify areas of...

It will be back to business in-person this August for FFANY Market Week, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced last week. FFANY Market Week will take place the week of August 2, 2021.

As the industry looks ahead to a summer trade show season with in-person events returning, we checked in with Laura Conwell-O'Brien, Executive Director of The Atlanta Shoe Market to see how the August event is shaping up.

CEP Compression has launched a new Outdoor Collection of socks featuring the Hiking Merino and Light Merino styles that are engineered to provide targeted compression to improve circulation and blood flow where it’s needed the most, according to the brand.

Boot brand Kodiak is incorporating PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. insulation into four of its Fall 2021 hiking and lifestyle boots — the Kindersley, Stave, Tagish and Chadsey. Kodiak is the first footwear company to utilize PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. (short for Produced Using Reduced Emissions) insulation, which is...

Ready for takeoff: There’s something for everyone in the latest performance running shoe launches. Whether they’re made for elite level runners, everyday trail adventurers or pavement pounding newbies, this season’s styles all have innovation in their DNA.

These brands are putting their own spin on the running apparel category. Already established as a leader in running hydration, storage and visibility, Nathan now has its sights set on becoming a leader in performance apparel, too. The brand launched...

Adidas, a sponsor of the Boston Marathon since 1989, has extended its official sponsorship with the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) through 2030. In addition to being the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory sponsor of the race, Adidas will continue to support all BAA road races...

Teva has launched TerraForever, a recycling program with TerraCycle in which used Teva sandals can be recycled into something new. To participate, customers can visit Teva.com to sign up and download a prepaid shipping label to mail in their sandals to TerraCycle.

The influx of new participants in outdoor activities during this past year offers plenty of opportunity for growth in outdoors, a recent report revealed. The New Outdoor Participant (Covid and Beyond) Report from Outdoor Industry Association and Naxion Research Consulting found that the...

Vans and celebrity chef Chris Cosentino have teamed up on a new collab featuring tough, kitchen-ready versions of the brand’s Classic Slip-On and Old Skool silhouettes. The new Vans x Chris Cosentino shoes feature liquid and dirt repellant Vansguard uppers, UltraCush footbeds and the...

This week Asics unveiled the MetaSpeed Sky and MetaSpeed Edge racing shoes. The two running shoe models are designed to support distinct running types — stride runners and cadence runners. Three of the brand’s elite athletes set personal best marathon times while racing in...

A look at three new standout styles, including an innovative shoe from new brand mōshn by KLOGS, an elevated retro jogger style from SAS and a performance running shoe from Xelero.

Standout work shoes from Twisted X, Thorogood, Hytest and Western Chief all put their own unique twist on the category.

Last month, Nike made news with the release of the Nike FlyEase sneaker, a hands-free shoe designed for the adaptive marketplace, an area of focus that is gaining traction in active/outdoor. Behind the Nike FlyEase’s smooth ease of entry for the user is a bi-stable hinge that...

Socks and insoles complete the package for a total comfort experience. We take a look at the latest offerings.

There’s no doubt about it: We are all ready for a bit of a shake-up. After a year where comfort and athletic footwear carried the day — it is time to flash a bit more flair. Comfort and athletic trends, spiced up with more stylish looks, are the standouts as we head through spring and look ahead...

The Enjoiya Group, designer, manufacturer, and distributor of women's footwear brands Enjoiya, Secret Celebrity and Soft Comfort, is launching an indoor-outdoor slipper collection for Fall/Winter 2021. The slippers will boast indoor-outdoor functionality, comfort and style.

Wolverine is teaming with a fellow Michigan company on its latest collab, The Dragon’s Milk x Wolverine 1000 Mile boot. The boot celebrates Dragon’s Milk’s 20th anniversary; New Holland Brewing Co is the maker of Dragon’s Milk, an American-made stout.

Foot Locker has named designer Melody Ehsani as Creative Director of its women's business. Ehsani will design quarterly apparel capsule collections as well as curate an on-going selection of Nike and Jordan products. The first capsule collection will be available Summer of 2021...

OrthoLite has unveiled a new thermal insole technology called OrthoLite O-Therm, which the brand describes as setting “a new standard in cold-weather footwear protection.” O-Therm is the first and only aerogel-infused, open-cell PU foam. This new technology creates a thermal barrier that...

A look at three athlete/brand collabs catching our eye, including signature lines for a baseball star and a tennis legend, as well as an All-Star themed basketball collab. With Spring Training in full swing, this week New Balance and New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor unveiled...

Outdoor Retailer is moving its summer trade show from June to August 10-12, 2021. The show is scheduled to be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Show organizers said the change in date was made to facilitate a safe and successful in-person event.