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Video: Exploring George Cleverley's legacy in shoemaking

George Cleverley is Mayfair's only shoemaker to have been hand-lasting shoes since 1958, making it one of London's most storied names. The brand's signature chisel toe and razor-sharp silhouette have graced the feet of some of the world's most discerning men, from historical figures like Winston Churchill to today's collectors who appreciate the...

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Adidas Originals to launch Molly-Mae collaboration on April 9

The footwear collaboration between sportswear brand Adidas and British influencer Molly-Mae Hague, teased in January, has been unveiled and will feature limited-edition versions of the brand’s Adidas Originals Superstar II and Samba silhouettes. In a statement, Adidas said that the partnership builds on the sportswear brand’s longstanding...

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Goat Group launches new affordable sneaker platform

Goat Group, the global platform for sneakers, apparel and accessories, which includes Alias, Flight Club, Goat and Grailed, is targeting a “broader consumer” with the launch of Sneakers.com, an affordable platform, where the average price point is just 70 US dollars. In a statement, Goat Group said that Sneakers.com e-commerce concept has been...

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Vivobarefoot to open its first-ever US flagship store in New York City

British footwear brand Vivobarefoot is set to open its debut flagship store in the United States in New York City. Located in the trendy neighborhood of SoHo, the new 1,500 square foot store will open in June 2026, months after the functional footwear brand opened its regional headquarters in the US in Austin, Texas. The debut US flagship marks...

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Vivobarefoot’s Galahad Clark: Driving forward the ‘barefoot’ movement

Galahad Clark doesn’t just craft shoes; he’s helping consumers take a step away from the footwear industry’s obsession with narrow, rigid, cushioned shoes by marrying regenerative materials with a "foot-first" design philosophy, placing foot health at the heart of Vivobarefoot, a B-Corp certified British minimalist footwear brand. “The most...

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Kickers, San Marina, Pataugas: Chaussea's vertical integration strategy

By acquiring Kickers the French retail giant Chaussea is making more than just an opportunistic purchase. The Lorraine-based group has secured a 50-year-old brand, confirming the emergence of a strategic 'distributor-operator' model. This model allows for the vertical integration of struggling assets, fully leveraging the power of its 650-store...

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Weekend Max Mara and Sebago launch capsule for SS2026

The new edition of the “A Weekend with Sebago” capsule collection for the spring/summer 2026 season offers a reinterpretation of the Docksides, Sebago's boat shoe. The collaboration between Weekend Max Mara and Sebago now reaches its third and final edition. This version, characterised by a white sole, is available in four different variations:...

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Comfort, sustainability and nostalgia: AEC's key footwear trends for AW27

Following the success of Spanish supplier fair Futurmoda earlier this month, which brought together over 4,100 professionals in Elche, AEC and international consultancy Trendstop presented the trends that will define the autumn/winter 2027/2028 season for footwear and components. Manuel Román, president of AEC, stressed that this presentation is...

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Deichmann posts strong results in Spain, appoints new managing director for Iberia

Madrid - Essen-based footwear giant Deichmann has reported a standout 2025 performance in Spain, with local growth doubling the group’s global average despite broader market volatility. Highlights of 2025 performance Deichmann Group concluded the 2025 fiscal year with revenues of 8.9 billion (10.37 billion dollars), a 2.3 percent increase on the...

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Stoke Shoes rolls out to 450 stores after “breakout” launch

American footwear brand Stoke Shoes, launched by former Heydude and Keds president Rick Blackshaw in January, has rolled out to more than 450 stores across the US, less than 90 days after it launched direct to consumers through its own website. The performance-lifestyle shoes, which is targeting the 65 million men with wide feet in America, who...

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Footwear retailer Schuh reports drop in revenue and profit

The UK-based footwear retailer Schuh has reported a significant downturn in profitability for the 52 week period ended February 1, 2026. Despite a relatively stable store estate, the group faced a challenging final quarter characterized by an increasingly promotional landscape and disappointing trading during key periods. Highlights of annual...

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Crecendo 2026: a resilient agent trade show in a weakened footwear market

The Crecendo shoe trade show, taking place on March 1 and 2, 2026 at the Parc Floral in Paris, brings together 56 exhibitors for the autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections. In a contracting market, it remains one of the few specialised French events where independent retailers can discover trends, establish business contacts and maintain a...