US second-hand fashion marketplace Poshmark has bought sneaker authentication platform Suede One for an undisclosed sum. It marks the first acquisition by Poshmark as it continues to establish itself as one of the major players in the burgeoning resale market. “We are laser-focused on making strategic investments that fuel the continued growth...
13 Oct 2021
Heron Preston has collaborated with emerging technology company Zellerfeld on his first fully 3D printed sneaker, the Heron01. The Heron01 is looking to disrupt the footwear industry by introducing a new era of footwear production, as each shoe is made without factories and supply chain, and can also be recycled by Zellerfeld to create material...
4 Oct 2021
Swiss performance footwear and apparel brand On has launched an all-new hybrid outdoor shoe, the Cloudaway inspired by the spirit of travelling. The Cloudaway fuses traditional footwear techniques with high-performance engineering to create an outdoor shoe that merges adventure-ready durability with street-ready style. The new silhouette...
1 Sep 2021
Finnish sustainable sneaker start-up Rens, which makes shoes made from coffee grounds, is looking to raise 1 million US dollars with a Kickstarter campaign to fund the manufacture of its new Nomad shoe, which represents a revolution in eco-design. The company’s founders, Jesse Tran and Son Chuis are pioneering the use of recycled materials in...
3 Aug 2021
Swiss high-performance sportswear brand On has launched the Cloudnova Wrap, its first women’s exclusive shoe, as it looks to diversify its range. The Cloudnova Wrap is designed for all-day comfort and has been designed with women in mind, constructed from a dedicated women’s foot-shaped mould to get the right size and shape. This shoe follows...
24 May 2021
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson is launching his first independent sneaker under his JW Anderson label, following successful footwear collaborations with Converse. The brand’s first-ever sneaker merges leather with canvas and is described by Anderson as a “study in deconstruction, craft and exploded proportions,” all of which are...
20 May 2021
Kick Game, the UK sneaker and streetwear specialist has opened its first store outside of London, in the Birmingham Bullring and Grand Central. The store offers the “rarest and most exclusive sneakers” from the likes of Air Jordan, Yeezy, Off-White, Nike, and Adidas. In addition, the store will also have in-store activations and experiential...
17 May 2021
It was always going to fly off the shelves, a colourful sneaker with a nod to retro fashion and an insanely cheap price tag of 12,99 euros. After a successful roll-out last summer, the sneakers are back in store and online. Except in the UK, where the trainers have not (yet) been made available. Following their sell-out launch last July and...
6 May 2021
Saucony Originals is launching its first low environmental impact model this month, made from seven natural and renewable materials and does not contain plastic or petroleum derivatives. Described as a “very important milestone” for the high-performance apparel and sports shoe brand, the new Jazz Court RFG combines classic shoemaking techniques...
3 Mar 2021
German footwear and apparel company Puma has launched five new running shoes and styles, all featuring its new foam technology. Nitro, the latest technology installed in Puma shoes, is lightweight and aims to help runners use less energy and create an effortless running experience. The new Puma running range also features “specially engineered...
26 Feb 2021
Maison Margiela and Reebok are continuing their ongoing collaboration with the launch of a new sneaker, the Classic Leather Tabi Bianchetto. The sneaker, released on January 30, 2021, draws on codes evolved by creative director John Galliano that expresses the characteristics of the French fashion house through one of the sportswear brand’s most...
18 Jan 2021
Sports brand Puma has named African Superstar artist Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, as the new Puma x JD Ambassador to support the relaunch of the Puma Suede Classics range for autumn/winter 2020. The campaign, launching on November 4 at JDSports.co.uk and all major JD Sports retailers across Europe, features Wizkid sporting...
26 Oct 2020
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