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Emu Australia launches collection with Vibram

Footwear brand Emu Australia, known for its sheepskin boots, has collaborated with Vibram, the Italian manufacturer of high-performance rubber soles for outdoor and leisure activities. The three-piece ‘Emu Australia powered by Vibram’ collection for autumn/winter 2024 merges functionality and innovation, combining Emu’s timeless aesthetic and...

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Vibram joins Bluesign as a systems partner

High-performance rubber footwear sole company Vibram has become a Bluesign systems partner, the Swiss material verification firm has confirmed. The partnership between Vibram and Bluesign marks the first shoe sole manufacturer and first footwear brand to be represented, highlighting Vibram’s commitment to manufacturing long-lasting, high-quality...

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Will Balenciaga's latest 'ugly shoe' reach another footwear fever pitch?

Love or loathe, Balenciaga has released a new ugly shoe. And by ugly we mean the creators of one of the world’s most successful luxury footwear designs is hoping to replicate the hype and profits of its Triple S sneaker, which first launched in 2017, with a new, urgh, five-toe rubber sock. This time around Balenciaga has partnered with Italian...