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20 Best Black Friday Footwear Deals to Shop ASAP: From Celeb-Worn Nike Vomeros to High-Achieving On Sneakers

5+ day, 21+ 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…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > shoe-trends > kate-hudson-tory-burch-twisted-heel-boots-la-1238349854

Kate Hudson Marks the Square-toe Boot Shift in Tory Burch’s Cognac Twisted Heel Style in Los Angeles

2+ week, 18+ 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…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > shoe-trends > martha-stewart-manolo-blahnik-heels-library-lions-gala-2025-1238335511

Martha Stewart Trades Her Wedges for Manolo Blahnik Sandals for the NYPL’s 2025 Library Lions Gala

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…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > sneaker-news > air-jordan-release-date-calendar-december-2025-1238357394

Here’s Every Air Jordan Sneaker Releasing in December

1+ week, 7+ 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…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > shoe-trends > lola-tung-foot-locker-2025-holiday-campaign-1238332027

Lola Tung Fronts Foot Locker’s Gifts of Greatness Holiday 2025 Campaign

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,…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > shoe-features > bbc-international-anniversary-executive-interview-1238339209

How BBC International’s Ambitious New Leaders Are Evolving the 50-Year-Old Footwear Giant

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…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > shoe-industry-news > wilbur-ross-rebates-bilateral-agreements-shoe-tariffs-1238337201

As the Supreme Court Takes Up Trump’s Tariffs, What Footwear Firms Should Be Considering, According to Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

3+ week, 4+ day ago (520+ words) Wilbur Ross doesn't think rebates are on the horizon due to the bilateral agreements in effect, nor does he think shoe tariffs would go any higher. U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff powers are before the Supreme Court at a hearing Wednesday, while former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has his thoughts on how the justices might rule. Ross is a banker best known for acquiring and restructuring failed companies. In 2004, his company WL Ross & Co. bought Cone Mills and merged it with Burlington Industries, forming the new entity International Textile Group. He did similar deals in steel, coal and telecommunications. He also served as the 39th U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 2017 to 2021 during Trump's first term as president. Footwear News caught up with Ross to discuss several topics ranging from shoe production to tariffs and possible refunds, as well as the Supreme Court hearing…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > shoe-features > rotate-birger-christensen-madsen-valdimars-shoe-launch-1238340363

EXCLUSIVE: Rotate Steps Into Footwear With First Shoe Collection

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…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > shoe-trends > paris-hilton-shoes-gq-men-of-the-year-2025-red-carpet-1238348874

Paris Hilton Goes for Classic Thigh-high Boots in Gianvito Rossi for GQ’s Men of the Year 2025

2+ week, 2+ day ago (324+ words) Hilton slipped into a tried-and-true pair of over-the-knee boots for the occasion. Paris Hilton gave her sparkly, bold style a fall spin as she hit the red carpet on Thursday night. The "Stars Are Blind" singer stepped out in Los Angeles to attend the GQ Men of the Year 2025 event. The party celebrated the publication's Men of the Year 30th anniversary, and other celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, and Oscar Isaac were in attendance. For the star-studded event, Hilton donned a pair of thigh-high boots from Gianvito Rossi. Her black boots featured a slightly rounded almond toe and a slim stiletto heel reaching at least four inches. A soft suede material covered the footwear, perfect for the autumnal season. Hilton is certainly no stranger to the thigh-high boot trend. In the past, she's styled over-the-knee boots in all kinds of…...

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wwd.com > footwear-news > shoe-industry-news > us-footwear-growth-2033-athletic-performance-casual-comfort-1238362916

How Will the Footwear Business Fare in the Years Ahead? One Report Takes a Positive View

3+ day, 20+ hour ago (286+ words) A Research and Markets report says US footwear growth through 2033 will soar from $105.54 billion in 2024 to $139.03 billion by 2033. Changing consumer preferences for athletic, casual and specialty footwear will drive growth in the U.S. footwear market. Data from Research and Markets projects a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 3.11 percent, setting the stage for growth to soar from $105.54 billion in 2024 to $139.03 billion by 2033. And while e-commerce and omnichannel strategies will reshape the market through personalized experiences, it will be the major players such as Nike and Adidas leading innovations that will influence trends and consumer demand. "American consumers are increasingly likely to spend money on high-quality, trend-driven footwear as a result of shifting fashion cycles and more disposable income," the report noted. The report noted that online retail has allowed brands to reach a larger audience, while sustainability has both well-known and…...

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