5+ day, 20+ hour ago (455+ words) PSA "This is your best chance to step into a new year on the right foot. WWD Shop editors, on the other hand, are here to save you the major hassle that comes with having to search far and wide for the best Black Friday shoe deals all by yourself. Below, the top 20 deals " from Rothy's to Vans to the aforementioned Nike "that you'd be wise to take advantage of, before your shoe size goes out of stock. Whether you're planning on apr's skiing it up this winter or simply live somewhere that gets snow every year like clockwork, Columbia's Ice Maiden II boot, for almost half off, is here to save the day: keeping your feet insulated, comfortable, and saved from potential slips. Bonus points: The boot's upper is fully waterproof.Price upon publish date of this article:$54.13 A…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago (414+ words) At the "Song Sung Blue" screening, Kate Hudson paired Tory Burch's cognac Twisted Heel High Boots with Prada separates amid the square-toe boot shift. Kate Hudson continued her press run for "Song Sung Blue" in Los Angeles on Friday, building her latest screening look around one of fall's defining boot shapes. The actress arrived in Tory Burch's Twisted Heel High Boots in cognac, a knee-high silhouette built in smooth leather with a softened square toe and a 3.5-inch angled block heel. The style's construction stays clean through the shaft. A discreet side zipper maintains the uninterrupted profile, while the square toe places the pair firmly within the renewed interest in squared-off fronts circulating through celebrity wardrobes this season. Jordyn Woods, Taylor Momsen and Charli XCX have each incorporated square-toe boots into their recent appearances " from Woods' court-side look at Madison…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (318+ words) She wore a slingback style. Martha Stewart has been fairly consistent with her footwear style as of late. The TV personality has stayed loyal to wedge sandals, comfortable boots and peep-toe sandals. But she went for a bit more glamour for the 2025 Library Lions gala at the New York Public Library on Monday, in gold Manolo Blahnik sandals with a low heel. Stewart was spotted on the front steps of the NYPL, sporting her go-to brown, sequined overcoat with a plaid lining. Once inside, the business mogul wore an ankle-length, long-sleeve dress in a chocolate brown, which she adorned with a chunky gold pearl necklace to pair perfectly with her shoe choice. Striking the right balance between comfort and chic, Stewart went for the Manolo Blahnik Patopia sandals. The shoes are made from a high shine, rich gold napa leather…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (239+ words) Foot Locker is embracing Gen Z power, tapping "The Summer I Turned Pretty" star Lola Tung as the face of its Gifts of Greatness Holiday 2025 campaign. Both Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker are embracing the season of gifting with an assortment of product offerings, including sneakers and apparel hailing from a range of brands. Tung is outfitted in head-to-toe Adidas looks for the campaign. Product highlights showcase variations of Adidas" trendy Samba sneaker as well as apparel items. Two Foot Locker exclusive options are featured: the Adidas Samba Long Tongue "Coquette," which features lace accents, ribbons, and sneaker charms for personalization, and the upcoming Adidas Samba "Animal Print," a Western-inspired interpretation of the popular sneaker. Highlighted styles also include the Adidas Samba Jane, presented in a seasonal red colorway and putting a "ballet-core" spin on the classic silhouette. Additionally,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (1072+ words) CEO Josue Solano and corporate president Seth Campbell sat down with FN for an indepth conversation. It's a sunny October morning in Miami Beach and the water in Biscayne Bay is unusually choppy. In the living room of his art-filled home, BBC International corporate president Seth Campbell poses alongside chief executive Josue Solano for an FN cover shoot to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the company founded by his father, Bob Campbell. These footwear leaders are valiantly ignoring the alerts on their phones about the latest tariff upheaval, which has been one of the biggest challenges for the industry in 2025. Campbell and Solano are certainly not immune to choppiness, but they are staying focused on their highly ambitious plans, which have been taking shape since they took the helm five years ago, following Bob Campbell's death. "[It was] right when COVID…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (700+ words) The buzzy Copenhagen-based fashion brand is extending its glam ethos to the category with a line pre-launching at Level Shoes this week. MILAN "Copenhagen-based fashion brand Rotate is officially debuting footwear, extending its signature glam aesthetic to a new category. "Shoes have always felt like the natural next step for Rotate," said Thora Valdimars, co-creative director of the brand with Jeanette Madsen. "We design pieces we genuinely want to wear and with this collection, we're bringing that same Rotate attitude to footwear. Now it's not only about what clothes we wear, but also what we wear them with." The range spans five categories, including everyday flats, sleek kitten heels, pointy pumps, statement boots and dazzling high-heeled sandals. Crafted from materials like leather and velvety suedes, the styles draw inspiration from the "80s " a decade Valdimars and Madsen frequently reference " and are…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) E-commerce competition continues to be fiercer than ever before," Adam Beck told FN. Adam Beck, chief executive officer of California-based retail chain Beck's Shoes, recently spoke with FN about the changing work boot customer and how his company is investing in brands to stay a step ahead of the competition. How has the business changed with more Gen Z and female workers entering the trades? What's selling well in the work category right now? Where do you see opportunity? Which sales channels are growth areas for you? What are the biggest challenges you're facing? AB: E-commerce competition continues to be fiercer than ever before. With direct-to-consumer, all the vendors that I work so hard to build partnerships with, I would say 60 to 70 percent of them are just going after it themselves and cutting me out. So that's why I'm going…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (1075+ words) The brand management firm has also partnered with United Legwear to build the business anew. Marquee Brands is stepping up again " acquiring sock standout Stance, expanding its portfolio to 19 brands and opening up a new set of opportunities for its intellectual property machine." While Stance is known mostly for its sock business, the brand has expanded into other categories, like T-shirts and underwear, and has been making some key connections in sports and entertainment that could play into the brand management company's sweet spot." "You have all these cultural touch points " collaborations with the NBA, with Disney, with Star Wars, with Marvel and Hollywood and entertainment icons," said Heath Golden, chief executive officer of Marquee, in an interview with WWD." The brand has linked with Billie Eilish, Dwyane Wade and the Estate of New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, but the…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago (331+ words) Including the Air Jordan 11 "Gamma" and SoleFly's Air Jordan 3. Jordan Brand may as well be Santa Claus, the way it makes sneakerheads look forward to December each year. Below, you'll find every Air Jordan release planned for December. This post will be updated as any new information becomes available. Release Date: Dec. 1Price: $185SKU: IH4363-100Color is dialed down on this new Air Jordan 1 colorway as it makes use of the Air Jordan 3's signature elephant print. Release Date: Dec. 1Price: TBDSKU: IM8352-670Expect this brand-new Air Jordan 11 from the sneaker's 30th anniversary collection to remain exclusive to the country that gives it its name. Release Date: Dec. 1Price: $205SKU: HM9932-601The use of namesake color on the Air Jordan 7 "Bordeaux" is kept to a minimum, but the same can't be said of the Air Jordan 40 that pays tribute to it. Release Date: Dec. 3Price: $215SKU: HQ3004-001PSG's logo takes over the netting window on…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (174+ words) On Thursday night, Demi Moore attended the premiere of "Landman" Season 2 in suede heels, a major shoe trend this fall. When it comes to fall shoe trends, there's one particular silhouette taking Hollywood by storm " suede pumps. Over the past two months, the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart and Reese Witherspoon have all jumped on the buzzy look. And on Thursday night, Demi Moore co-signed the in-demand style, taking to the red carpet for the "Landman" second season premiere in Paris Texas' Lidia slingback heels. Dressed by her longtime stylist Brad Goreski, the actress wore the footwear brand's cognac suede leather pumps, which retail for $745. The shoes featured a pointed-toe silhouette and skinny 105mm heel. These heels are one of the label's signature styles, offered in a slew of colors and finishes, ranging from grey satin to silver mirror-effect leather....