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Global Footwear Awards collaborate with Spanish footwear incubator INDIPROC to champion footwear design talent

A quick visit to the website of the Global Footwear Awards offers a glimpse into the future of footwear, a reality already being shaped by entrepreneurs in the sector who are giving free rein to their most futuristic ideas, thus propelling the industry to new heights. However, these visionaries often face a lack of resources needed to bring...

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Global Footwear Awards: SCAD student wins emerging designer prize

Just before this new year started, in December 2023, the fourth edition of the Global Footwear Awards (GFA) took place. The international competition recognises all areas of footwear, from fashion to sports, and every stage of development from design to the production process. Candidates for the 2023 edition were nominated in the following...

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The Cryptide named Footwear Brand of the Year 2023

The Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has named luxury lifestyle sneaker brand The Cryptide led by designer Stephen Henrich as its 2023 Footwear Brand of the Year. For the fourth edition of the footwear awards, the GFA placed a focus on technology and sustainability, praising The Cryptide’s on-demand manufacturing approach and its signature ‘Cryptide...