New Balance has unveiled a signature shoe for rising U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff, the world’s no. 11-ranked player. The New Balance Coco CG1 is launching on August 26, just ahead of the US Open, with two colorways, Pompey and DigiCoco.

In a deal made between two third-generation family businesses, Wisconsin-based Stan’s Fit For Your Feet has purchased Waxberg’s Walk Shoppe, located in Niles, IL.

Performance. Sustainability. Athletic. Feature-Rich. Innovative Comfort. These are some of the buzzwords that jump off the page when looking at the latest work and outdoor boot offerings. Where is innovation happening right now in the boot category?

Kane Footwear has released a new edition of its Kane Revive active recovery style with USA women’s hockey player Hilary Knight. The brand says the design of the Kane x Knight shoe aims to honor Knight’s journey in women’s sports.

REI Path Ahead Ventures is launching its Navigate accelerator program, with an inaugural cohort of six companies. Through its Path Ahead Ventures program, REI partners with founders of color as they further their growth in the outdoor industry.

Heydude, the lifestyle footwear brand purchased by Crocs in early 2022, has unveiled a new brand identity and logo. Aiming to reach both new and existing fans, the refresh includes new colors and fonts and a logo with a hand-drawn feel...

The first new women’s signature basketball sneaker in over a decade was announced last week as PUMA unveiled the Stewie 1, set to hit retail in September. The Stewie 1 Quiet Fire is a signature shoe for Breanna Stewart...

A new regional trade organization, the Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA), recently held its first Summer Market Week with over 250 individual specialty retail buyers in attendance at OMA’s new showroom spaces in Lakewood, CO.

In a deal made between two third-generation family businesses, Wisconsin-based Stan’s Fit For Your Feet has purchased Waxberg’s Walk Shoppe, located in Niles, IL.

3M is introducing 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn, a yarn specially crafted for the development of durable, moisture-managing fabrics, which the company says will allow manufacturers to create...

Footwear brand Floafers has opened its first-ever concept store, a 900-sq.-ft. space in Bell Works, a retail and business hub in Holmdel, NJ, that is also home to the Floafers corporate headquarters.

UK-based brand inov-8 announced that Mike Snell will join the business as its new CEO in October. Snell is currently serving as Commercial Director for supermarket chain Asda. Prior to that he was Chief Commercial Officer at UK fitness retailer Wiggle.

Women’s athletic shoe brand Ryka has launched XpectFit, its first-ever collection of maternity workout sneakers. The collection features three sneakers — the Lovable, the Love Life, and the Laid Back.

A new global brand platform from Hoka, titled “Fly Human Fly,” is launching today. The campaign is dropping in coordination with the release of Hoka’s Mach 5 performance road shoe.

Insole maker Superfeet is expanding its ADAPT insoles family with the introduction of ADAPT Hike Max Insoles. Designed specifically for hiking, the insoles feature patented Adaptive Comfort Technology to flex with the foot for ultimate comfort and efficient heel-to-toe turnover with each step.

This week we put three upcoming Spring 2023 outdoor footwear styles in the spotlight: A women’s-specific hiking boot from Oboz, an open-toed sandal from Forsake and a speed hiking shoe from Salewa.

Consumers are not only keeping pace with their pandemic fitness routines, but are staying on trend in other positive ways as well. This survey reveals that shoppers are upgrading exercise apparel and footwear, are interested in...

Adding comfort and convenience to any outing, the Freestyle Rocker XL with Side Table comes with a broader seat and backrest, and has a 400 lb. weight capacity.

Arklyz Group, a European business focused on sports, lifestyle, athleisure, and workwear that acquired The Athlete’s Foot in 2021, last week announced its acquisition of 70-year-old Shoe City, a Baltimore-based sneaker and streetwear lifestyle chain for an undisclosed price.

In November 2021, we announced the winners of our 7th annual GMSA for Outstanding Customer Service. 70 stores were honored with the award. After mailing out the award plaques, we heard back from dozens of shops…

The Parkclaw G 280 is a $180 road-to-trail running shoe featuring Graphene in the rubber outsole and foam midsole for longer-lasting performance in the form of tougher grip and greater bounce.

Performance, comfort and the perfect fit. That’s what active consumers are looking for in their footwear, and they are looking for it in their insoles and socks, too. These essential items check all those boxes, and then some.

Looking good and feeling good is the name of the game in sandal styles for this summer and next spring. In this peek at Spring ’23 sandal styles (along with some current standouts), brands showcase innovation in materials, uppers, fit and midsole tech in sandals built for...

Vionic has launched two recovery sandal styles aptly named Rejuvenate and Restore. Featuring dual density cushioning for Three-Zone Comfort experience and arch support, the recovery sandals, $79.95, feature textured footbeds for massaging relief...

The specialty outdoor retail trade organization Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) announced the hiring of Gabe Maier as president.