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Timberland and Icebreaker joined forces for the first time to create the Timberland x Icebreaker capsule collection aiming to “bridge the gap between urban and natural environments with pieces designed to take you from the city to the outdoors and back again.” “At Icebreaker, nature is our biggest inspiration. It influences everything we do, from […]

Kavu, the Seattle, WA-based apparel brand, is celebrating its 30th anniversary as an independent, privately-owned business this year with the launch of a new footwear line. “In the same way that other outdoor industry icons have designed technical climbing gear or backcountry ski gear to support their passions, Kavu founder Barry Barr has poured himself […]

Thermore reported on its latest product development, Ecodown Fibers Ocean, which follows below. “How can a product designed for mountain sports positively impact our oceans? Everything on our planet is connected, so here’s how the thermal insulation experts of Thermore are helping to make oceans cleaner. Thermore’s commitment to clean oceans has been a priority […]

Teva collaborated with Chloé on an exclusive collection of sport sandals that reimagines Teva’s iconic silhouettes, the Hurricane XLT2 and Hurricane XLT2 Ampsole.   The designs offer a whimsical approach to using recycled straps adorned with the Chloé logo while retaining the sandal’s lower impact materials, including a 50 percent recycled rubber outsole for durability […]

Chaco Footwear, the maker of the Z/Sandal, collaborated with Outdoor Voices, the outdoor recreation brand, to create a Z/1 “fun sandal” for summer 2023. “We’re always looking to partner with brands that share our mission to get the world moving,” said Gabrielle Conforti, CEO of Outdoor Voices. “Together with Chaco, we’ve created the ultimate sandal […]

Adidas x Sean Wotherspoon dropped an off-white colorway of the Orketro as a follow-up to the brand’s multi-colorway collab with Wotherspoon shown below. Using the same paneling, the off-white Orketro, shown above, features heavy canvas uppers with distressed flame detailing that runs from the toe box to the heel cup. Adidas’ three-stripe logo is shown […]

Fronted by New York City’s love of basketball and honoring the past and present faces of the game Puma and longtime collaborator Rhuigi will drop a nostalgic range of footwear and apparel on May 27. The Puma x Rhuigi collection was designed by West Coast-based designer Rhuigi Villaseñor and features an assortment of footwear and […]

Accelerating its digital transformation momentum, Nike reported it is partnering with Strava to expand how it serves athletes in all communities. Starting in June, Nike members on the Nike Run Club app and the Nike Training Club app will be able to track and share their activity and build community across all platforms. Nike will […]

Custom-moldable insole company, Sole, reported it launched a new sustainability report promoting transparency and addressing “greenwashing in the footwear and fashion industries.” The company said: “With the footwear industry responsible for 700 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, and significant shifts in consumer attitudes towards sustainability, Sole considers providing accurate, digestible information to be […]

Allbirds released a golf shoe, the Golf Dasher, built with sustainable materials and the fit of the brand’s Dasher silhouette, with added traction and water-repellent materials. “A golf shoe has been a top customer request for a long time. Consumers told us time and time again that the selection of comfortable, sustainable golf shoes just […]

Delivering innovation and sustainable textile solutions, Hyosung’s Fashion Design Center (FDC), an interactive fashion studio that spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, surveyed progressive brands and retailers researching consumer insights to create its Spring/Summer 2025 Textile Trend Report. The report forecasts the fabrics major apparel brands will use in their collections next year. FDC’s overarching textile […]

Born on the water in 1983, Costa Sunglasses is celebrating 40 years of making sunglasses and protecting the seas worldwide. “With 40 years of adventures, Costa’s history books are filled with unbelievable moments worth celebrating. We’ve come a long way since 1983—bearing witness to 40 years of product innovation, working just as hard to protect the […]