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17 September 2026
Recycling: ‘challenging but possible’ - footwearbiz, world footwear Recycling: ‘challenging but possible’
Leading brands have supported Fashion for Good pilots to pool knowledge on circular thinking and search for solutions to the complex problems holding footwear recycling back.
11 September 2026
A new deal for Curry - footwearbiz, world footwear A new deal for Curry
After 13 years as a key figure for Under Armour’s footwear category, Stephen Curry has chosen to develop his career in the shoe business with a surprising new partner.
04 September 2026
A new chapter for Bangladesh - footwearbiz, world footwear A new chapter for Bangladesh
A traceability project in Bangladesh successfully tracked millions of square-feet of leather from source to footwear and other finished products.
28 August 2026
Cry for help - footwearbiz, world footwear Cry for help
The industry body that represents footwear components manufacturers in Spain, AEC, says the entire sector is facing a crisis.
21 August 2026
The beauty of calf leather - footwearbiz, world footwear The beauty of calf leather
Calf leather remains a benchmark material in luxury footwear, valued for its fine grain, softness and performance. This feature explores the qualities, sourcing challenges and craftsmanship behind this premium ...
07 August 2026
Lasting trend - footwearbiz, world footwear Lasting trend
Beyond Beyoncé’s influence, the western boot was popular long before her 2024 album Cowboy Carter. A look at autumn-winter 2026-2027 collections suggests the trend will continue for a long time yet.
31 July 2026
Mixed message - footwearbiz, world footwear Mixed message
Luxury group Kering has set out its vision for the future. The message to suppliers and buyers of leather products, including footwear, was mixed.
17 July 2026
TPU sole with rubber soul - footwearbiz, world footwear TPU sole with rubber soul
BASF says Elastollan GripTec gives designers greater freedom and manufacturers an easily integrated, lower-footprint alternative.
10 July 2026
Supershoe helps athletes make history - footwearbiz, world footwear Supershoe helps athletes make history
Three athletes achieved world-firsts at the 2026 London Marathon. They were all wearing the same footwear.
03 July 2026
Complex combinations - footwearbiz, world footwear Complex combinations
Technology provider Trinamix has developed a system that can see through the “complex material combinations” in contemporary footwear and make shoes easier to recycle.
26 June 2026
Raw material quest - footwearbiz, world footwear Raw material quest
Leather’s appeal remains strong for Turkey’s footwear industry, in spite of important changes in the domestic supply landscape.
19 June 2026
Ecco trials leather waste fibre - footwearbiz, world footwear Ecco trials leather waste fibre
The Danish brand has shown that wet blue shavings can be transformed into new material through its longstanding partnership with Spinnova.
05 June 2026
A tale of two summits - footwearbiz, world footwear A tale of two summits
Identical twins climbed Mera Peak wearing two eras of mountaineering kit: one in cutting-edge technical apparel, the other in a meticulous replica of George Mallory’s 1924 gear. Crockett & Jones stepped up to...
15 May 2026
Sustainable leather in transition - footwearbiz, world footwear Sustainable leather in transition
The leather industry is entering a period of change, shaped by regulatory pressure, market expectations and technological developments. Projects that link sustainability to practical applications can provide...
08 May 2026
‘Premium’ as a superpower - footwearbiz, world footwear ‘Premium’ as a superpower
Athletic shoe brand On aims to put itself at the pinnacle of the premium market, and stay there. It is innovation that will drive this ambition.
01 May 2026
Reclaiming a lost material - footwearbiz, world footwear Reclaiming a lost material
Made with 85% recycled product, Blumaka’s insoles and midsoles can help footwear brands find a use for foam waste while boosting comfort and durability. Anti-slip technology and carbon plates are taking...
24 April 2026
Own-factory advantages - footwearbiz, world footwear Own-factory advantages
As the whole business world tries to find ways to navigate tariffs and turmoil, footwear group Rocky Brands says its policy of keeping at least some production in house has brought benefits.
17 April 2026
UITIC Congress bets on AI - footwearbiz, world footwear UITIC Congress bets on AI
Twelve out of 16 technical presentations at the 2025 UITIC Congress in Shanghai had a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
02 January 2026
Complex journey to biocircularity - footwearbiz, world footwear Complex journey to biocircularity
After decades of looking after Asian manufacturing for big brands, David Solk and Irmi Kreuzer ploughed their resources and experience into creating a shoe in which every element has been selected for its...

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