A ban by the NBA for Athletic Propulsion Labs’ first shoe came as a shock to the twin brothers who launched the start-up fresh from college, but it has turned out to be blessing in disguise.
An official communication from the National Basketball Association (NBA) in October 2010 caused consternation in the small office that footwear brand...
A lowering of tax on shoe repairs in France should convince more consumers of the benefits of renewing and reusing footwear as part of a more sustainable economic model.
Last technology developer Framas makes a case for automation in direct-injection processes, but points out that specially developed lasts are an essential part of this transition.
Research institution Inescop has shared details of some of the practical experience it has built up so far of using artificial intelligence in working shoe manufacturing facilities.
With labour and skills shortages high on the list of challenges facing the shoe industry in Europe, CEC hopes a new game can help bring young people into the sector.
Cordovan leather, often known as "shell cordovan", is celebrated for its exceptional quality and unique craftsmanship, boasting a history that stretches back centuries. The story of this valued material is as...
London’s Future Fabrics Expo curated a separate area for footwear for the first time, as companies speed up commercialisation of ‘next gen’ materials and new manufacturing process are touted.
Footwear brand Puma has put a lot into helping athletes prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Reigning 400-metres hurdles champion, Karsten Warholm, is one of those hoping the hard work pays off.
Luxury group Hermès will continue its drive to open new leathergoods factories in France in the next four years. But when it comes to footwear, it will be with partners in Italy that it builds up its in-house...
In recent months, a particular style of athletic shoes has experienced a significant resurgence in demand. A look at the material that is helping to make them popular again.
W.L. Gore & Associates believes a recent project involving AI and its versatile Extraguard safety footwear upper material points the way to a huge range of design possibilities.
Changes to materials and construction are crucial in creating shoes that will provide athletes with performance gains. What this means for sustainability strategies is a separate question.
The leather manufacturer has set out an ambitious new strategy to give its clients access to verified data to weave into their own carbon reduction and sustainability targets.
Algae blooms have become a major environmental problem and their explosive growth can be linked to increasing global temperatures and rising pollution.
A slipper-making project creates much-needed income for families living below the poverty line. The scheme has been backed by Vivobarefoot and is part of its wider remit to support communities through...
Much like the mobility industry, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Circular Fibres Initiative, the textile industry is a major greenhouse gas emitter and environmental polluter.
Adidas designed the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 to be a staggering 40% lighter than any other shoe, helping to decimate the women’s world record marathon time in the process.
Even within the leather making sector, the preference for hide purchases based on area instead of weight have been the subject of both debate and investigation.
Glutaraldehyde (GTA) is an aldehyde that can be used as an alternative to chrome tanning. In July 2021, it was listed on the SVHC (substances of very high concern) candidate list due to its respiratory...