It’s no secret that Nike and adidas aren’t the best of friends; with lawsuits, poached superstar endorsements and defecting designers, the Three Stripes has made serious attempts to dethrone its all-conquering arch-rival in the past few years. While in the…
Singapore-based BBH Asia-Pacific copywriter and associate creative director, Douglas Hamilton, has created a concept dual-purpose flip-flop as a last-minute solution for those who forgot their swim costume. Called the ‘ThingThong’, the slipper’s Y-straps are adjustable and elastic so that you…
Based in Prague, designer Maria Nina Vaclavek imagined an avant-garde shoes concept shaped like a rectangle. Made of leather, the shape of the shoe was inspired by a cavemen’s practice : when they wrapped up their feet with animal skins…
Store bought shoes rarely fit perfectly, and bespoke options are too expensive for many. Italian shoe maker Vibram, more commonly known for its military footwear, has come up with a solution to this problem with its Furoshiki Shoes. Furoshiki (風呂敷)…
Nike slowly but surely continues to release new colorways of their recently introduced Huarache NM silhouette. This time around we get the sneaker in all-red, a trend spearheaded by the unreasonably popular Air Yeezy 2 “Red October.” Among the Swoosh’s…
Adidas has just dropped off its feathery Ultra Boost runner in a new “Solar Red” colorway. The performance kicks feature a breathable mesh upper with a soft energy boost midsole put in play to provide cushioning with every stride. Boasting…
We've certainly seen a lot of running shoes with shock-absorbing cushions in the soles, that are designed to absorb energy on the downstep and then release it on the upstep. The Enko shoe, however, takes that concept a step farther…
The St James's area of London has long been the go-to destination in Europe for men's accessories, and the launch this summer of Joseph Cheaney & Sons' flagship store only confirms it. After a period of being owned by Church's…
Finding uniquely designed shoes which are also well made is rare these days. But Velt, the debut footwear line from Stefan Rechsteiner and Patrick Rüegg, hits that nail squarely on the head, producing a small collection of leather boots which…
When you take rain boots – or wellintons, depending on where in the world you reside – with you, it has to be a very deliberate choice. They are big, bulky, and difficult to pack, so if you’re packing them…
French designer Ora-Ïto has developed a conceptual trainer with curved veneer sections to reference the work of Modernist furniture designers Charles and Ray Eames. Ora-Ïto pays tribute to the late American couple with the Nikeames shoe design, which he imagines…
Sports brand Nike has combined elements from its previous running and basketball footwear designs to create a "SneakerBoot" with a pleated sole and a neoprene cover. The Nike LunarElite Sky Hi SneakerBoot features the company's waffle sole, first created when…
Designed to surprise the first buyers of the shoe, this limited edition promotional launch box can actually be made from a regular sized Nike shoebox—as shown in the video below, one simply has to cut away the excess cardboard and…
Y-3 has always been known for creating progressive silhouettes and for merging function and fashion. The Qasa is definitely one of the more interesting silhouettes of the last few seasons. Upon its unveiling, it quickly became a so-called goth Ninja…
If you were one of the 70 million Americans who purchased a pair of those weird-looking "barefoot running" shoes, you may be entitled to some cash. Vibram, the company behind FiveFingers shoes, just settled a $3.75 million class action lawsuit…
Inspiration for Le Maestro came from an objective of incorporating modern manufacturing techniques and 3D-printed materials into a footwear product. Initial thoughts of creating a driving shoe or a dress loafer came to mind; two of which have interested me…
Prepared to tackle any terrain in any condition, the Reebok ATV 19+ training shoe aims to be your shoe of choice to brave the elements during epic workouts. Featuring irregular lugs, rugged overlays, a padded tongue and supportive collar for protection…
Soon, a pair of custom-made sneakers could cost hundreds, instead of thousands. Custom-fitted shoes do more than increase comfort; they can improve performance and even reduce the risk of injury. But made-to-order shoes are also prohibitively expensive: A single foot…
Barbora Veselá is London based footwear designer and maker. After graduating from London College of Fashion, Cordwainers collage Barbora applied herself to investigating bespoke shoe making while developing her own design projects. Her work reflects deep technical knowledge and creative…
Zaha Hadid is no stranger to the marriage of architecture and fashion. On her quest to feed a constant desire for experimentation and innovation, she has turned to the world of smaller-scale objects in order to work out new fabrication…