Ugg has reached its goal to support one million acres of grasslands across 80 sheep farms in Australia. According to the Deckers Brands-owned footwear company, the milestone comes a year ahead of schedule and only four years after the brand established a long-term partnership with Land to Market and Savory Institute to support regenerative agriculture. “Ugg has set the bar and provided a pathway for true stewardship – not just sourcing regeneratively, but actively engaging in the hands-on work of land regeneration,” David Rizzo, co-chief executive officer of Land to Market, said in a statement ..read more

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Footwear News may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. For Jessica Simpson, country has never gone out of style. “It’s my roots,” she told FN. As cowboy core continues to rule the runways, festival season, music, and more, the entrepreneur is leaning into the Western trend for her Jessica Simpson Collection spring ’24 campaign. Simpson can be seen starring in the ads, wearing her signature denim shorts and a cro ..read more

Hoka has announced the Skyward X, a new daily running sneaker that boasts a carbon fiber plate and PEBA foam. The carbon fiber plate, an essential element in super shoes, appears on Hoka’s new elite daily runner in a convex shape intended to replicate the arch of a foot while providing a feeling of “weightless suspension.” It sits between two layers of foam, as soft PEBA foam sits closer to the foot with firmer EVA foam beneath it sculpted into Hoka’s signature MetaRocker shape. “The Skyward X is the result of extensive testing, prototyping and thoughtful innovation, creating something entirel ..read more

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Footwear News may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Theo James sat courtside at a Los Angeles Clippers game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. A closer look at Theo James in Karhu Fusion 2.0 sneakers.Getty Images $170 Buy Now AT Anthropologie Dressed casually for the match, the “White Lotus” actor wore a pair of Karhu’s Fusion 2.0 sneakers in the colorway nugget/deep lagoon. Tu ..read more

For the last 13 years, Chris Hemsworth has been famously known for his character, Thor, in the Marvel films. Once he entered the entertainment industry, the actor brought noteworthy looks to several events. His fashion choices have allowed him to create a presence for himself within the fashion industry gaining brand ambassadorships with Tag Heuer and Boss. Hemsworth is now being recognized with one of the highest honors, an invitation to the annual Met Gala.  This year, Hemsworth will not only be attending the Costume Institute Gala for the first time, but he will also be taking on the r ..read more

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Footwear News may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Vivica Fox wore a pair of cutting-edge pointed-toe pumps on the red carpet for the New York screening of her newest film, “Not Another Church Movie,” at the Tribeca Screening Room on Tuesday night. A closer look at the shoes.Getty Images Styled by Ty Hunter, Fox joined several of her co-stars for the premiere, which releases on May 10. “Not Another Church Mo ..read more

Deckers Brands has promoted Marco Ellerker to president of global marketplace, a newly created post. The move is effective Aug. 1. In his new role, Ellerker will oversee the omnichannel teams for all brands globally, according to the Goleta, Calif.-based footwear company. He will also become a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Stefano Caroti, incoming chief executive officer and president of Deckers Brands. Ellerker has served in various operational roles at Deckers since 2017, most recently as senior vice president and general manager of EMEA, Japan and distributo ..read more

Alison Brie attended the NBC Universal Emmys Press Luncheon on Tuesday. The “Community” star wore a pair of Versace Gianni Ribbon Slingback Pumps to the event. Brie attended the luncheon to promote her new series “Apples Never Fall,” which became available on NBC’s streaming service Peacock in March.  A closer look at Alison Brie in Versace slingback pumps.JC Olivera for WWD Slingback pumps are in line with Brie’s recent shoe style, the actress generally wears a wide variety of heels on press tours. Earlier this month, Brie joined in on the crisp white shoe trend currently washing over re ..read more

Converse has released the newest iteration of their longstanding collaborative partnership with Tyler, the Creator’s Golf le Fleur, unveiling four new low-top Chuck 70 sneakers in the streetwear brand’s iconicized camouflage print. Converse Chuck 70 x Golf le FleurCourtesy The limited-edition shoes are available in four new eye-catching colorways—multi, which features a rainbow-colored print and traditional gum sole; pink, designed with a hot pink printed upper and bubblegum pink-colored gum sole; black, crafted with a blue and black printed upper and white rubber sole; and green, a light ..read more

The market for soccer-inspired footwear is over five-times larger than it was just one year ago, according to Circana. Indeed, the category is enjoying an increase in sales driven by the resurgence of the Adidas Samba, the retail analytics firm said on Wednesday. Soccer cleats also saw dollar sales up 9 percent in the quarter. Circana noted that the soccer-inspired category, along with running and tennis shoes, drove growth in the performance footwear segment in the period. Beth Goldstein, footwear and accessories analyst at Circana, said in a statement that “bright spots” in the footwear mark ..read more