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17 October 2025
ECCO Leather tannery fire - footwearbiz, world footwear ECCO Leather tannery fire
The footwear and leather group is focusing on resuming operations after a fire destroyed its wet-end processing facility in the Netherlands. The vertical nature of the business means disruptions have a...
03 October 2025
Hyping the Hyperboot - footwearbiz, world footwear Hyping the Hyperboot
The CEO of Hyperice tells us how teaming up with Nike for a boot that boosts warm-up and recovery is only the start of the potential of the burgeoning category.
19 September 2025
The importance of uppers and linings - footwearbiz, world footwear The importance of uppers and linings
Many people overlook the significance of footwear uppers and linings, according to Dr Naveed Anwar, a senior manager in footwear design engineering at adidas. This article examines the essential functions of...
29 August 2025
Turbulent times - footwearbiz, world footwear Turbulent times
Stuart Cleaver The author of the World Shoe Review report says the global industry made some progress in 2024, but that the tariff turbulence of early 2025 has plunged the sector into anxiety again.
22 August 2025
Biodegradable by design - footwearbiz, world footwear Biodegradable by design
Despite its long history, leather is still widely misunderstood, especially in today’s search for sustainable, durable, and biodegradable materials.
25 July 2025
A guide to EU sustainability rules - footwearbiz, world footwear A guide to EU sustainability rules
Pirmasens-based footwear technology and research institute PFI has put together a guide to help shoe companies keep track of all the European Union sustainability regulations that could impact on the industry.
11 July 2025
Preferred materials - footwearbiz, world footwear Preferred materials
Footwear brand New Balance is using data from LCA exercises to reset its environmental targets and its definition of ‘preferred materials’. This is already informing changes to product design.
27 June 2025
Scalable, biodegradable midsole materials - footwearbiz, world footwear Scalable, biodegradable midsole materials
An almost three-year quest at OrthoLite’s Cirql division to add a biodegradable midsole material to its recyclable offering is complete.
13 June 2025
A seat at the table - footwearbiz, world footwear A seat at the table
Puma has enlisted ‘youth voices’ and influencers to explore questions surrounding real leather versus its alternatives - and uses our Nothing to Hide website to inform the debate.
30 May 2025
Innovation in digital leather processing - footwearbiz, world footwear Innovation in digital leather processing
Swiss-based cutting technology provider Zünd recently unveiled further innovative solutions for the leather industry, showcasing advances in automation, precision, and workflow efficiency.
16 May 2025
Growing consensus - footwearbiz, world footwear Growing consensus
Last autumn’s revision of the Higg Index included new figures for leather, showing a substantially reduced environmental impact.
02 May 2025
Propelled forward - footwearbiz, world footwear Propelled forward
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.
25 April 2025
Insoles as essential equipment - footwearbiz, world footwear Insoles as essential equipment
Dr Naveed Anwar – Pressure-relieving insoles can play a pivotal role in enhancing comfort, reducing injury risks and even improving athletic performance. This article explores the technology and science behind ...
11 April 2025
Footwear for diabetics - footwearbiz, world footwear Footwear for diabetics
A research team in Poland has developed special footwear incorporating pulse-emitters to help people with diabetes.
04 April 2025
The fight for durability - footwearbiz, world footwear The fight for durability
A “radical step forward” in making its footwear more durable helped Keen win recognition in Time’s ‘Best Inventions’ list at the end of 2024.
21 March 2025
Single-minded - footwearbiz, world footwear Single-minded
Helen Kirkum combines sneaker culture with craftsmanship, using leftover shoes and deadstock to create unique designs.
14 March 2025
Leather outsoles, not to be overlooked - footwearbiz, world footwear Leather outsoles, not to be overlooked
Innovations in footwear might suggest that comfort, performance, and wearability are in a constant state of evolution.
07 March 2025
To repair is to care - footwearbiz, world footwear To repair is to care
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.
28 February 2025
The lasting demands of automation - footwearbiz, world footwear The lasting demands of automation
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.

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