P.F. Flyers is the official sneaker of REVOLVE Festival. REVOLVE Festival, held last weekend, is Coachella’s trendiest party, held in tandem with the California music festival. At the event, P.F. Flyers’ activation hosted a whose who of influencers who came to pose with the merch. Guests were also invited to customize their own pair of sneakers with festival-inspired patches and charms. And, there was a “shoot a hoop” competition for accessories and, of course, bragging rights. Noah Beck, Alyssa Coscarelli, Becky Hearn, Brittany Byrd, Forest Ripperton, and Cjay Syre were among the insta-famou ..read more

Simone Rocha x Crocs In an unexpected union, Irish designer Simone Rocha (known for her feminine designs with all things pearls and lace) has paired with Crocs for a capsule collection of four styles. Released yesterday, Simone Rocha x Crocs is already sold out on the designer’s website. The collection features three silhouettes: the Classic Clog, the Siren, and the Quicktrail. The collab aims to explore the creative juxtaposition between Simone Rocha’s femininity and Crocs’ utilitarianism. Styles were shown with the designer’s SS24 collection, “The Dress Rehearsal,” inspired by wedding cerem ..read more

Veja Brooklyn Unlaced is glad to share this article by MR. Sustainably minded footwear brand Veja has opened its first store in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn at 111 North 5th Street, the first shop in the United States to feature an in-house cobbler and cobbler station. The French-certified B-Corp company has one other location in the United States, also in New York City on Manhattan’s Mulberry Street, and other shops in France, Germany, and Spain. The new 2,300-square-foot space features the site’s original brick walls, concrete floors, and wooden ceilings, contrasted w ..read more

Mou Braid Sandal Comfort slides are enjoying a moment in the spotlight, and cult London label Mou is offering one for the Anthropologie set. New for SS24, this Braid Sandal wears a striped fabric handcrafted in soft, recycled canvas. It wears the brand’s trademark cotton crochet stitch details. A puffy braided outsole offers an unexpected style element on the trending silhouette, perfect for fashion girls who don’t want to sacrifice style for comfort. The brand aims to strike a balance that hits on style and sustainability, fusing design innovation with traditional hand-crafted manufactur ..read more

This past weekend, The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) hosted an event with Kicks & Fros at its Charlotte, NC, store in honor of Women’s History Month. Kicks & Fros is a lifestyle brand, sneaker cleaner, and community created to educated, entertain, elevate, and inspire Black and Brown women in the sneaker community. Kicks & Fros Founder Melissa Chanel The event was hosted by Kicks & Fros founder Melissa Chanel for an afternoon of music, style, and a lively panel discussion covering women in business, entrepreneurship, and self care. Panelists included licensed therapist Dr. Alicia Octavi ..read more

Nordstrom started as a shoe store in 1901, and its 2024 “Make Room for Shoes” campaign is striving to bring the retailer back to its roots. “We want to be our customers’ go-to retailer for shoes,” confirms Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Tacey Powers. “We’re constantly working on ways to stay top of mind for them, and one of the ways we do this is by inspiring them with a curated selection of the world’s best brands across all price points.” Nordstrom’s namesake brand display Along with leading brands, Nordstrom re-launched its own namesake brand this month, grounded ..read more

Former Nike marketer and Claima co-founder Bimma Williams is continuing to make a splash in the footwear industry.  His independent creative agency Claima recently debuted two exclusive partnerships that are redefining style and empowering the next wave of BIPOC entrepreneurs. Claima Co-Founder Bimma Williams wearing Claima x Clarks Earlier this month, Claima and Saucony launched the limited-edition 3D Grid Hurricane Sneaker. Drawing inspiration from Williams’ hometown, the vibrant city of New Orleans, the yellow and purple design pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of the Big Easy ..read more

Unlaced is pleased to share this post by John Russel Jones from MR, our sister publication from Wainscot Media. Dr. Martens boots have been considered a fashion icon almost since their introduction in the 1960s, but they were originally created for workwear—initially worn by postmen and policemen—so durability is part of the brand’s DNA. As part of Dr. Martens broader efforts towards circularity and Net-Zero by 2040, it has introduced the ReWair resale platform in the United States as the next step in the brands journey to offer lower-impact footwear. “ReWair is an excitin ..read more

Art and footwear have long been intertwined, but this innovative new collab between Boston tech sneaker startup Endstate, Vibram soles, and the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) kicks it up a notch. The distinctive shoe merges fashion with technology to celebrate a new South Korean exhibit, Hallyu! The Korean Wave. The style, which drops March 24, showcases South Korea’s influence on today’s pop culture. Within the shoe, a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip connects customers to unique perks. Museum visitors can enjoy VIP and early entrance plus two MFA Late Nites and exclusive behind-the-scene ..read more

In a big moment for baseball fans yesterday, New Balance revealed its logo for two-time American League MVP, Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani will lead his Los Angeles Dodgers at the MLB World Tour: Seoul Series presented by Coupang Play in South Korea this week. The record-breaking player is known for his unique ability as a hitter and a pitcher. And, Ohtani is the only player in MLB history to receive multiple American League MVP titles through a unanimous vote. The New Balance logo highlights this, along with the player’s athleticism and love of base running.  “To finally reveal this speci ..read more