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Nike’s ‘Techleather’ naming will conflict with leather labelling laws

Nike has launched the Tiempo Maestro football boot featuring an upper material branded as “Techleather”. However, the use of the word “leather” for a synthetic or engineered material will conflict with labelling laws in...

A first move into footwear for OMM
Outdoor brand OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) has launched its first footwear product. It has developed a new...
Prada responds to backlash with Kolhapuri collaboration
Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has announced plans to launch a limited-edition footwear collection inspired by ...
Portugal’s tanneries boost footwear supply
Portuguese tannery exports rose 5.8% year on year to €81 million by September 2025, supporting the supply of...
ASICS will be an official partner at the 2026 Asia Para Games
Athletic footwear group ASICS will be an official partner of the 2026 Asia Para Games. The games take place at...
Sustainability leadership strengthened at Keen
Oregon-headquartered footwear brand Keen has appointed Ann Radil as senior director of sustainability to lead its...
Oberalp names new general manager for its Dynafit brand
South Tyrol-based outdoor group Oberalp has named Philip Tavell as the new general manager of its Dynafit brand....

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A decade of discoveries

Lenzing’s innovations in the footwear sector means its wood-based products have multiple uses for shoes, with Circle Sportswear the first to use its lyocell filament for an upper. “I had no idea lyocell and Tencel were made...

From the ground up
Twenty-five years of learning about the footwear industry from the...
Sustainability race
Covestro has been working with Huafeng since 2023 on what the...
Shoes are a challenge for automation
Shapes, materials and colours in sports shoe uppers change...
Another new start for Stuart Weitzman
For the third time in just over a decade, Stuart Weitzman is under...
SMEs weigh data burden
Some of the world’s most beautiful shoes are made by highly skilled...