Footwear News

As boat shoes continue to trend among the fashion crowd, Sebago is ready for what’s next. In fact, when the American footwear company was purchased by BasicNet from Wolverine Worldwide for $14.25 million in 2017, almost 90 percent of its sales in the spring/summer seasons came from boat shoes, Sebago global brand manager and creative director Marco tamponi told FN in an interview.

2024 was good to A’ja Wilson, and after signing a contract extension with Nike, life should be good for the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) star for years to come. FN caught up with the Las Vegas Aces star in July during WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. At the time, Wilson was midway through a stellar season, a year that would end with several records broken and a third Most Valuable Player award win.

Scott Roe, chief operating and chief financial officer at Coach parent Tapestry Inc., has learned to balance social and environmental goals with the profit imperative that drives corporate America.

Pharrell Williams appeared on a new stage on Wednesday night: The main conference room at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters, where some 800 students gathered to catch a glimpse of the music superstar, and catch a screening of “Piece by Piece,” a biopic about him told via Lego animation.

Marquee Brands hired Natasha Fishman as chief marketing officer to help shine a brighter spotlight on the brands in its portfolio, which already ranges from Martha Stewart to Anti Social Social Club and Body Glove.

Following a third-quarter report listing gains in funds from operations, occupancy and rents, Simon Property Group touted a 6.4 percent year-over-year increase in portfolio traffic on Black Friday weekend, with a 7.1 percent gain at Simon’s malls.

Joybees Footwear has named Kenneth G. Dayley, III as its new chief executive officer. According to the Denver-based casual lifestyle footwear brand, Dayley has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and growing direct-to-consumer brands through strategic digital transformations, achieving profitable growth and thriving in an entrepreneurial environment.

With memorable shoes come memorable advertisements. Through decades of evolving fashion, some of the most famous footwear brands have released iconic commercials and marketing campaigns that have become ingrained in pop culture. Whether it’s Steve Madden’s “Big Head Girls” or Run DMC rapping “My Adidas,” there are certain ads that are harder to shake than others. FN looks back at a few of the most iconic shoe advertisements in recent history.

BIRKENSTOCK shares were up over 7 percent in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the brand reported a strong close to its 2024 fiscal year and Q4 results that beat its expectations.

Today, we have a Nike earnings preview. Plus, A’ja Wilson reportedly signed a contract extension with the Swoosh and ERL released Luxe shearling boots for the holidays.