Demand for high heel shoes were down 12 percent and heel boots saw a decline of 9 percent from the year before. On a chilly, grey afternoon, what strikes shoppers in the Jimmy Choo’s store on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris aren’t the Avril stiletto shoes with Swarovski crystals that sell for €3,495 ($4,250) but rather the pair of crystal-encrusted Diamond black sneakers that are €100 more expensive. The sneaker was launched two years ago, but it’s gained new relevance for a brand

As the world adjusted to the new normal brought on by COVID-19, the sneaker resale market thrived like never before. The top resale players experienced an increase in product volume and trading that eclipsed previous years, so much so that their main issues, aside from maintaining the health and safety of their workers, were handling the influx of inventory and managing payouts for sellers. Sneakerheads took to the resale market for liquidity, in response to lockdowns and job

One of the most iconic sneakers in the world just got a super sustainable makeover. Launching next week, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Crater uses recycled polyester and post-industrial textile waste scraps to reinvent the 100-year-old classic style in a modern and sustainable way.As part of Converse’s Renew initiative signalling the brand’s commitment to a waste-less future, the All Star Crater draws from parent company Nike’sSpace Hippiecollection of shoes created from

Sustainability and sneaker culture have never meshed all that well. That’s not to say there haven’t been plenty of successful “eco-friendly” kicks. Veja, the low-key trainer brand beloved by Meghan Markle and [checks notes] Rick Owens, makes no secret of its ethically-sourced, organically-grown materials. Adidas, meanwhile, has been crafting shoes using recycled ocean waste through its Parley program for half a decade now. And if you’ve ever listened to any podcast ever, then

As self-isolation becomes the norm for cities from New York to Hong Kong, a simple question arises for sneaker lovers: what keeps you connected to the culture when you can’t leave the house? Buying, selling, collecting and appreciating sneakers is still a very social hobby, one that typically entails a great deal of in-person or — more so in recent years — online communication. When you’re firmly ensconced in your house or apartment that interaction becomes difficult, if not