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January 2020

31 January 2020
US New Balance adds Superfeet insoles and 3D customisation
DE Adidas admits it has been a ‘big contributor’ to plastic waste
30 January 2020
BR Optimism in Brazil after Couromoda
FR Another record year for LVMH
29 January 2020
IT Micam dedicates zone to emerging designers
US Lineapelle opens in New York
US Trainer designed to reduce runner injury
PK Increase in exhibitors at Lahore exhibition
US Football boots re-engineered with kangaroo leather
28 January 2020
GB Cycling specialists to head off road in 2021
US Nike pays tribute to Kobe Bryant
27 January 2020
US Shoe composed of offcuts embraces efficiency challenge
GB Timberland retail partner closing 12 UK stores
26 January 2020
KR Korean safety shoe brand unveils Sympatex partnership at ISPO Free Content
24 January 2020
IT Leather manufacturer celebrates Aku award
US Shoe composed of offcuts embraces efficiency challenge
DE Polyester pledge from adidas
23 January 2020
CH Four sports groups make Global 500 report on brands
CH Four sports groups make Global 500 report on brands
IT Change of CEO for Geox amid ‘complex context’
22 January 2020
JP Converse collab covers Chucks in faux fur
VN Trade committee gives its backing to Vietnam free trade agreement
VN Trade committee gives its backing to Vietnam free trade agreement
BD Bangladesh leather exports down from last year
FR Iconic city jobs inspire Nike collection Free Content
JP Converse collab covers Chucks in faux fur
US Shoe Surgeon uses leather elements in Twix shoe
21 January 2020
JP ASICS celebrate heritage with Tokyo inspired collection
JP ASICS celebrate heritage with Tokyo inspired collection Free Content
IT Denim stars in Louis Vuitton capsule collection
20 January 2020
US World Athletics expected to ban Nike Vaporfly
GB Urgent request for Leather UK members to support funding bid Free Content
17 January 2020
US After a challenging 2019, Under Armour launches podcast series
IT Italy: Outdoor sector footwear bucks trend
DK Acquisition will help Hummel in running and training
US World Athletics expected to ban Nike Vaporfly
US After a challenging 2019, Under Armour launches podcast series
DK Acquisition will help Hummel in running and training Free Content
16 January 2020
IT Leather prominent in Riva Shuh trends Free Content
US Lukewarm welcome for China-US trade deal
15 January 2020
EC Shoe industry in Ecuador to launch master’s programme
BD Bangladesh plans footwear industrial parks
IT Salvatore Ferragamo AW20 a “paean to all things leather”
JP TNF Japan releases Gore-Tex all-weather knit shoe
HT Thread changes direction with new name and focus
JP TNF Japan releases Gore-Tex all-weather knit shoe Free Content
FR Balenciaga drops $550 sneaker to mixed reactions
14 January 2020
GB Custom insoles printed via smartphone app
AU Fila debuts collections at Australian Open Free Content
GB Custom insoles printed via smartphone app
13 January 2020
US New VP and GM for Coach wholesale North America
GB How leather is helping to close the circularity gap Free Content
10 January 2020
JP Asics and Japanese start-up develop smart running shoe Free Content
PK Shoes give Pakistan leather sector export boost
09 January 2020
DE Adidas removes laces in newest tennis shoe
TW Taiwanese group claims membrane breakthrough
DE Adidas removes laces in newest tennis shoe Free Content
08 January 2020
AT Lenzing to build ‘biggest wood dissolving plant’
BR Lenzing to build ‘biggest wood dissolving plant’
CN Smart shoe tracks vitals throughout the day Free Content
IT Sole adapts to user's environment
HK Louis Vuitton reportedly closing Hong Kong store
JP Python leather defines latest Hender Scheme collection
07 January 2020
JP Bigger global tennis footprint is the aim for ASICS
IT Purchase of Pompea keeps brand "in Italian hands"
JP Bigger global tennis footprint is the aim for ASICS Free Content
06 January 2020
DE Puma turns heads with $100 gamer socks Free Content
IT Diadora and Packer end year with Alps-inspired trainer

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