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Shoe Firms, Consumers Get Big Break as Trump Extends China Tariff Deadline
American President Donald Trump doesn’t want to be the grinch that stole Christmas. On Monday, he signed an executive order that extended…
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Where’s the New Opportunity in Footwear Production? Jack Erwin President Sounds Off
Paul Farago, president of footwear brands Jack Erwin and Ace Marks, has been navigating the shifting tariff backdrop firsthand for years.…
Lifestyle
Willy Chavarria Issues Apology to Oaxaca Community Over Adidas Shoe
Willy Chavarria officially apologized to the people of Oaxaca on Saturday after the slip-on shoe he designed with Adidas unleashed a…
Lifestyle
Gaurav Gupta Taps René Caovilla as Exclusive Shoe Partner for Bridal Collection
Indian fashion house Gaurav Gupta has tapped Italian footwear brand René Caovilla as the exclusive shoe partner for its Quantum…
Fashion
Nordstrom Highlights Some of Adidas’ Most Popular Sneakers in Latest ‘Make Room for Shoes’ Campaign
Nordstrom just teamed up with Adidas for the latest edition of its “Make Room for Shoes” program, and it’s already making waves. The…
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Cole Haan Unveils Its 'Most Innovative Collection to Date' With 'Comfortable' Fall 2025 Campaign
Cole Haan has delivered the most innovation in the history of the company with its fall 2025 campaign, “Cole Haan Comfortable.” The…
Culture
Fenty x Puma Just Dropped Its Viral Cat Cleat Jelly Sandal in a New, Football-Inspired Collection
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Fenty…
Fashion
Following in the Steps of Ballet Flats, These Irish Dance Shoes Are Inspiring a New Fashion Trend
Dance and athletic shoes are having quite a moment. After ballerina sneakers and ballet-inspired shoes were among this year’s most popular…
Culture
Tony Romo’s New Skechers Campaign Touts Sneakers As Comfortable As a ‘Well-Worn Sweatshirt’
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How Sperry Boat Shoes Are Anchoring the Modern Prep Revival For a New Generation
The humble Sperry boat shoe was featured prominently on the cover of “The Official Preppy Handbook” in 1980, and author Lisa Birnbach…
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M&S Shoes Are SO Good Right Now—8 Key Trends I'm Telling All My Friends to Shop
Not to dwell on the situation but, gosh, we missed M&S when its online shopping went dark recently after that cyber attack. You know us…
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Shoe Firms Producing in Mexico Get 90-Day Tariff Extension
As the clock ticks down to the 12:01 Aug. 1 deadline, shoe firms that produce in Mexico get a last-minute reprieve — but only for another…
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The Hottest Sandal Trends of Summer 2025 to Shop Now, According to Fashion Insiders
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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Questions Remain on US-EU Trade Deal, But ‘Reduction of Uncertainty’ Could Be Positive Step
The devil is always in the details. Still, the parameters for the new U.S.-European Union trade deal might just provide the glimmer of…
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These Chic Elevated Basics and Shoes Are Still in Stock at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale—Hurry
If you were to look through my closet, you'd probably immediately notice a disproportionate number of elevated basics and shoes in…
Lifestyle
Dispatch From Paris: Everyone's Forgoing Sandals to Wear These Far Chicer Shoes With Shorts
Shorts with sandals? Think again. French women have mastered how to look polished and elevated 100% of the time—yes, even in the dead of…
Culture
Ingrid Silva Is Setting New Standards For Inclusivity In The Ballet World, Starting With Her Pointe Shoes
Welcome to En Pointe, a quarterly series that offers a deep dive into the intersection of beauty and dance through the eyes of…
Lifestyle
I Thought Wearing These Shoes With Shorts Was Cringey—Turns Out the Combo Is Peak 2025
All summer, we've been charting the rise—er, drop?—in longer inseams. Bermuda shorts and, yes, even culottes have emerged as the go-to…
Lifestyle
Kohl’s Upping the Ante on Footwear During Critical Back-to-School Season
Recognizing that footwear is a key part of a student’s wardrobe needs, Kohl’s Corp. is expanding its shoe options for back-to-school. The…
Culture
5 These Tennis Shoes Will Give Your Body Relief
Finding the right pair of tennis shoes is important for a multitude of reasons. As a lover of fashion, finding cute options is always a…
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Tariffs Give Parents Back-to-School Shoe Anxiety
Eighty percent of consumers expect to pay more for children’s shoes this fall due to tariff-driven price increases. According to data…
Lifestyle
Hey Dude Joins Forces With Hello Kitty for a Playful Collaboration
HeyDude just dropped a brand-new collaboration with Hello Kitty. The footwear brand promises that the collection blends the fun spirit and…
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Mexico, EU Tariff Threats Follow Double-digit Trend: How Shoe Firms Are Responding
Where will the tariff sweep settle? No one knows yet what the way forward will be, but a likely double-digit percent tariff for all…
Culture
Jannik Sinner Wins Wimbledon in Nike’s GP Challenge 1 Premium Tennis Shoes
Jannik Sinner clinched his first Wimbledon title on Sunday in a clean, all-white Nike kit punctuated by the GP Challenge 1 Premium — the…