Columbus
Footwear News
See the Shoes at the Last Day of the DNC: Kamala Harris, Kerry Washington, Ella Emhoff and More
Kerry Washington Steps Out in Chic Pumps While Promoting Hulu's 'UnPrisoned' on 'Good Morning America" The 2024 Democratic National Convention has come to an end — and, as expected, its fourth and final day on Aug. 22 showcased a number of sophisticated footwear looks. From prominent figures in the entertainment industry to the nation’s former presidents, the DNC brought a myriad of buzzy names to Chicago’s United Center and television screens nationwide. On the final day, Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, Kerry Washington spoke, Pink performed alongside her daughter Willow Sage, and politicians including Elizabeth Warren made remarks. See below for some...
Selena Gomez Stuns in Roger Vivier Bow-Embellished Pumps at “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 Premiere
Tate McCrae Opts for Comfort in Leather Flats While Out With Boyfriend The Kid Laroi in New York City Selena Gomez made a stylish entrance at the Season 4 premiere of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” at Paramount Studios on Aug. 22. The Emmy-nominee turned heads in a chic black mini dress and sleek updo. While her sparkling outfit was certainly eye-catching, it was her choice of footwear that tied everything together. Gomez stepped out in a pair of Roger Vivier I Love Vivier bow pumps, a design that added a dash of sparkle and fun to her look. The pumps...
Bo Jackson’s Legendary Nike Cross-Trainer Is Out Now in Raiders Colors
Tate McCrae Opts for Comfort in Leather Flats While Out With Boyfriend The Kid Laroi in New York City Bo Jackson‘s feats in both baseball and football made a cross trainer the perfect fit for his signature shoe. The Nike Air Trainer SC High originally released in 1990, the year in which he tied an MLB record by hitting a home run in four consecutive at-bats for the Kansas City Royals and coming off his career best season for the Los Angeles Raiders. Now, the shoe is back in Raiders colors just in time for the new NFL season. The Nike Air...
Maya Harris Brings Barbiecore to the 2024 Democratic National Convention with White Slingback Heels and Pink Suit
Tate McCrae Opts for Comfort in Leather Flats While Out With Boyfriend The Kid Laroi in New York City Maya Harris, the sister of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, made a striking appearance on the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22. Harris confidently took the stage in a bold pink suit, but it was her choice of footwear that truly took the spotlight of her ensemble. Harris opted for a pair of white slingback kitten heels that perfectly complemented her powerful ensemble. The heels featured a delicate bow embellishment on the front, adding...
Sperry Serves Up US Open Tennis Collab With Palmes
Asics Adds Olympic Bronze Medalist Taylor Fritz to Tennis Roster Sperry is getting in on the tennis buzz with a new collaboration just in time for the US Open. According to the footwear brand, it has teamed up with Copenhagen-based menswear label Palmes on two shoe styles inspired by tennis culture – the Racquet Oxford and Captain’s Oxford. Recently re-released from Sperry’s 1960’s archive, the Racquet Oxford sneaker was originally designed to be worn on the tennis court and offers a retro tennis aesthetic. The leather Captain’s Oxford is a Sperry icon and brand staple, having been one of the first shoes designed...
Kamala Harris Was the Epitome of Power in Black High Heels to Accept the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination
Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega Seek Bloody Revenge While Wearing Amina Muaddi Heels In 'Taste' Music Video Kamala Harris is looking to change her title from vice president to president, and she has her wardrobe ready to support her in this mission. For the final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which ran from Aug. 19-22 at Chicago’s United Center, Harris was dressed in a navy blue Chloé suit as she accepted the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Harris wore a custom-designed suit by Chloé’s creative director, Chemena Kamali, which was made up of a navy wool two-piece blazer and trousers ensemble, and...
Loro Piana and New Balance’s Quiet Luxury 990v6 Is $1,000 and Limited to Just 1,000 Pairs
Aimé Leon Dore Harkens Back to Its First New Balance Collab With Two More 997 Colorways New Balance is collaborating with the quintessential quiet luxury brand on a $1,000 sneaker. The Loro Piana x New Balance 990v6 will release in September with just 1,000 pairs going on sale through the Italian label. As can be expected, subtlety is exactly what you get on the sneaker. New Balance’s signature greyscale forms the vast majority of the suede and mesh sneaker, while Loro Piana’s maroon outlines the midfoot “N” logo while making additional appearances on the outsole and tongue lining and the label’s...
EXCLUSIVE: On Heats Up Sneaker Competition in Milan with First Italian Flagship
Julez Smith, Honey Balenciaga Pull Out Black Leather Boots for On Running U.S. Open Party On’s on a roll and ready to bag the rapidly growing community of fans in Italy as it opens its first flagship store in Milan. The Swiss running brand, which continues to gain steam and popularity in and outside the running community, is cutting the ribbon Friday to its new megastore on Milan’s central thoroughfare Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, heating up the sportswear competition on the street, which already hosts flagships from the likes of Nike and Adidas, for example. Although Italy has been an historically relevant...
Julez Smith, Honey Balenciaga Pull Out Black Leather Boots for On Running U.S. Open Party
EXCLUSIVE: On Heats Up Sneaker Competition in Milan with First Italian Flagship On Running brought the celebrities out to Brooklyn for a night of tennis on Wednesday. The brand, which was created by athletes for athletes, set up shop at the Brooklyn Naval Yard and had players like Ben Shelton, Noah Johnson, Flavio Cobolli, and Mia Regan play a few rounds of tennis on the On Clubhouse Nights branding courts. The matches were hosted by “How Long Gone” podcast hosts Chris Black and Jason Stewart. Afterward, the court became a dance floor with DJs Yaeji, Memphy, Young Teesh, and Oscar Nñ on...
Adidas Adds Some Killer Day of the Dead Details to Its Samba ‘Día de Muertos’ Sneakers
Nike and Jordan's Market Share on StockX Has Declined, but Asics and Adidas Are Rising Day of the Dead is still several months away, but Adidas‘ plan for the holiday is already coming into focus. The Adidas Samba “Día de Muertos” will release in two colorways near the end of September with a number of flourishes for the holiday. Both editions feature contrast blanket stitching on the T-toe and mustache, and the eyestay has been broken up into pieces in the shape of bones with multi-color floral embroidery on the upper most panel. A gum cupsole also unites the two variants The...
Vans and MSCHF Settle Wavy Baby Sneaker Lawsuit
Vans Partners with L.A. Streetwear Brand Satoshi Nakamoto to Create Studded Old Skool Sneaker After a years-long feud, Vans has agreed to settle its trademark infringement lawsuit against parody art collective MSCHF. In a Tuesday filing in a New York District Court, both parties told a judge that they agreed to the terms of a confidential settlement, which prohibits MSCHF from continuing to sell its “Wavy Baby” shoes that Vans had previously alleged infringed on its trademarks. Vans declined to comment. FN has reached out to MSCHF for a comment. According to the initial lawsuit filed in April 2022, Vans argued that MSCHF “blatantly...
Jimmy Choo Opens Design District Boutique, Marking Its Third Miami Location
Why Michelle Obama Made a Very Mindful Choice in Demure Jimmy Choo Heels for DNC Speech Jimmy Choo has opened its third store in Miami. Located at 165 NE 41st St. in the city’s Design District neighborhood, the boutique offers the company’s women’s collection of shoes and handbags, as well as eyewear, small leather goods, soft accessories, fragrance, jewelry and a special selection of pieces from the brand’s bridal collection. An exclusive capsule featuring the Claressa platform, the Cycas 95 knee boot and the Avenue Mini Shoulder bag will also be available in honor of the new store. According to the Capri Holdings-owned...
Arc’teryx Opens NYC Flagship Amid North American Retail Expansion
Amer Sports Raises Guidance After Q2 Beat, Led by Arc'teryx Arc’teryx is pressing forward on its retail expansion across North America, one of its key markets. The Amer Sports-owned outdoor brand on Saturday opened the doors to its newest flagship store in Manhattan, located at 580 Broadway in New York City. The two-level, 14,000 sq.-ft. store is Arc’teryx’s largest retail location outside of China and the latest example of how the brand is looking to show up in brick-and-mortar. “The store itself — the main level — has the best expression of our product presentation in the world,” Arc’teryx chief executive officer Stuart Haselden...
Gayle King Raves Over Sneex, New Sneaker-Stiletto Hybrid Shoe
Selena Gomez Stuns in Roger Vivier Bow-Embellished Pumps at "Only Murders in the Building" Season 4 Premiere Almost 25 years after creating what would become the billion-dollar Spanx business, entrepreneur Sara Blakely has introduced her latest innovation—Sneex. The Atlanta-based business woman announced her new venture this week, a stiletto-sneaker hybrid aimed at comfort, and she already has a celebrity fan in Gayle King. While sneakers-turned-stilettos are not new—in addition to brands like Balenciaga showing variations on recent runways, there was a considerable trend towards sneaker-styled stilettos in the early 2000s. But for Blakely, the idea is more than about aesthetics. “Sneex are my...
JD Sports CEO Says ‘Nike Will Be Fine’ as the Retailer Continues to See Q2 Sales Grow in North America
Nike Announces Lego Partnership to Get More Kids Into Playing and Sport On the company’s second quarter 2025 earnings call on Thursday, JD Sports chief executive officer Régis Schultz told analysts that “Nike will be fine” following a question regarding the beleaguered brand’s new product innovations. “They are doing the right thing,” Schultz added. “They are moving in the right direction. It just takes time to do that in the market, and that’s where we believe they are on the right path.” This sentiment follows JD’s announcement earlier this month that it has expanded its relationship with Nike by offering the Nike Connected...
Dr. Martens Launches New, Trending Silhouette: Rugged Biker Boot
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Rock Out at LA Show in Bold Leather Boots The British brand Dr. Martens today released its latest silhouette: the Anistone Biker boot. Featuring a rugged vibe and hardware, the shoe attempts to hop on a slow growing trend that has been increasing in the market over the past two years. The Anistone boot is being made available in a high and low version. Each features three colorways: dark brown, charcoal and black Wanama. The shoe includes a raised Bex sole with exaggerated cleating that is finished with the company’s signature stitching. But the leather and bulky...
Mindy Kaling Supports Kamala Harris in Monique Luillier D’Orsay Pumps at Democratic National Convention
See the Shoes at the Last Day of the DNC: Kamala Harris, Kerry Washington, Ella Emhoff and More Mindy Kaling spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21 in support of Vice President Kamala Harris‘ presidential bid, wearing black Monique Lhuillier D’Orsay pumps with a navy sheath dress from the same designer. Kaling looked polished in the luxury brand’s short sleeve lace sheath dress made of fabric referred to as Night Sky Guipure Tulip lace. Falling near her calves, the dress featured a scoop neckline and sheer sleeves; the lace scalloped detailing added textural complexity to the outfit. Like many attendees...
Maren Morris Goes All White at 2024 DNC With Classic Heeled Shoes from Schutz
Mindy Kaling Supports Kamala Harris in Monique Luillier D'Orsay Pumps at Democratic National Convention Maren Morris took to the stage for a special performance on night three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois last night in all white. The singer wore a skirt and jacket suit matched with a pair of classic, pointed toe pump shoes for the moment. Styled by Dani Michelle, Morris opted for a custom look from the London-based brand David Koma. The midi length skirt and oversized blazer featured circular chrome embellishments throughout. The jacket was worn without a shirt underneath and Michelle added sparkling, diamond encrusted...
Maren Morris Goes All White at 2024 DNC With Classic Heeled Shoes from Schutz
Mindy Kaling Supports Kamala Harris in Monique Luillier D'Orsay Pumps at Democratic National Convention Maren Morris took to the stage for a special performance on night three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois last night in all white. The singer wore a skirt and jacket suit matched with a pair of classic, pointed toe pump shoes for the moment. Styled by Dani Michelle, Morris opted for a custom look from the London-based brand David Koma. The midi length skirt and oversized blazer featured circular chrome embellishments throughout. The jacket was worn without a shirt underneath and Michelle added sparkling, diamond encrusted...
Is Jaylen Brown Teasing His Own Signature Sneaker?
The 10 Best adidas Basketball Shoes for On-Court Performance As the Boston Celtics won this year’s NBA title, Jaylen Brown became the first Finals MVP without any sort of shoe deal. His lack of affiliation may soon change, though, as he’s been teasing what could be his own signature sneaker. Brown, who’s been a sneaker free agent since his Adidas deal expired in 2021, was seen practicing earlier this month in a predominantly black sneaker with crystal-like adornments. On Tuesday, the same sneakers were posted three slides into a carousel of images on Instagram. Since the post went up, Brown has...
Footwear News
32K+
Posts
932M+
Views
Footwear News is a leading shoe magazine bringing you the latest in shoe industry business, trends, runway and street fashion as well as key influencers.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.