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New Balance is adding a new sneaker to its hiking and trail product offerings this week. The Boston-based brand is dropping its latest Fresh Foam Hierro v6 on Thursday featuring styles for men and women to wear during their outdoor adventures. The brand took an eco-friendly approach when it came time to design this low-top silhouette as seen with the recycled materials used for the collar and tongue, including cork on the tongue tag. The upper boasts a snug bootie construction that hugs the wearer’s foot providing a supportive fit while the brand’s Fresh Foam midsole cushioning delivers a plush and lightweight ride. Rounding out the design, the brand tapped outsoles specialist Vibram for superior grip.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. The 2000s platform is back in full force, set to dominate everything from boots to flip-slops and sneakers. The retro silhouette was seen all over fall ’20 runways, including those of Prada, Miu Miu and Gucci, and with comfortable footwear choices currently reigning supreme in shoppers’ closets, we have a feeling this trend won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Tracksuits first made their mark on popular culture in the 1970s as Bruce Lee’s outfit of choice. They then became a mainstay among recreational athletes in the ’80s, the unofficial uniform of breakdancers in the ’90s and a relaxed, sporty staple for just about everyone in the 2010s. And today, thanks to enduring athleisure trends, tracksuits are again back in style.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Often featuring premium leather or suede uppers and whipstitch detailing, moccasins are defined as slip-on shoes made from one piece of leather. During this process, the sole and sides of the shoe are stitched together at the top and sewn with another piece of leather to create the vamp — forming the shoe’s distinctive U-shaped toe.

This is the latest installment in FN’s series “Tech Tuesdays.” Each week, FN will take a closer look at an area of digital innovation and explore how these technologies are impacting the way footwear operates. The shoe industry is known for combining heritage craftsmanship with the latest advances: This column will examine that intersection.

Over the past few decades, the fast-fashion segment has enjoyed exponential growth aided by ultra-affordable prices, speed to market and a seemingly constant crop of new styles. However, the cultural shift away from disposable garments and toward circular wares in recent years — particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic — threatens to upend the sector as retailers know it.

COVID-19 forced fitness buffs to trade the gym for their living room in 2020, and the at-home fitness business boomed as a result. The Sports & Fitness Industry Association revealed in its 2021 Manufacturers’ Sales by Category report that people spent $5.6 billion on exercise equipment in 2020, representing a 40.5% year-over-year increase in sales.

Serena Williams gave fans a look into her at-home workout attire with a little help from her favorite brand. The tennis pro and Nike athlete modeled a standout, one-piece unitard from the Swoosh label yesterday on Instagram; similar designs retail for $100 at Nike.com. Prepping for leg day at the gym, Williams also kept warm in 1980s-inspired knit leg warmers; while leg warmers nowadays are more often seen in retro costumes or ballet class, the clever legwear design helps keep muscles loose and warm between movements.

Sofia Vergara bloomed this week in affordable fashion as she arrived on the set of “America’s Got Talent.”. Making her way to set in Los Angeles on Monday, the actress tapped her own Walmart label for her outfit of the day; the look featured a $24 floral wrap blouse from her Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara line matched to cropped dark-wash jeans.

Armed with new acquisitions and a firmer foothold in the United States, JD Sports Fashion Plc expects a banner year for profits. The British retailer, which reported 2020 fiscal year earnings and sales today, predicted that profits in 2021 could exceed pre-pandemic levels. According to the company, pre-tax profits before exceptional items for the full year ended January 2022 are expected to be in the range of 475 million pounds to 500 million pounds (or about $652 million to $687 million at current exchange), compared with a previous forecast of 440 million pounds to 450 million pounds.

Reebok’s latest collection is made to bring out your inner child in the sweetest way. The German athletic brand is partnering with the beloved board game Candy Land for a new capsule of colorful sneakers and inspired kicks. Including four new unique designs, the Reebok x Candy Land collaboration releases globally on April 21 at Reebok.com.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Data has shown that slips and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the country. To limit these accidents, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that workers wear protective, slip-resistant footwear in restaurant kitchens, hospitals, food manufacturing plants and other potentially hazardous work environments.

Heidi Klum surfaced one of spring’s biggest styling trends for her latest on-set arrival look at “America’s Got Talent.”. Hitting the studio in bold fashion, the talent series judge glowed in all-white attire from her sunglasses to her chic footwear. The main feature of the outfit came in the form of a loose-fitting boiler suit complete with cargo pockets, a belted waist and a button-up closure.

Another highly anticipated sneaker project from Sean Wotherspoon is on its way. This time, the Round Two co-founder has partnered with Adidas Originals to rework the brand’s ZX 8000 model. The German sportswear giant confirmed on its website that the Sean Wotherspoon x Adidas ZX 8000 “SuperEarth” will be released...

Kylie Jenner helped celebrate her niece True Thompson’s 3rd birthday in bold fashion. The beauty mogul joined her sister Khloe Kardashian for her and Tristan Thompson’s daughter’s birthday celebrations on Monday. Bringing along her own daughter Stormi Webster, Kylie went chic for the occasion in a torso-wrapping crop top matched to ’90s-chic baggy leather pants.

As major players from Nike to Crocs trim their retail roster in favor of direct-to-consumer, Chinese Laundry chief Bob Goldman is still banking on wholesale. The executive said shoes under $50, sold at off-price stores such as Burlington, T.J. Maxx and Nordstrom Rack, are the focus for Cels Enterprises, which consists of the Chinese Laundry, Dirty Laundry, CL by Laundry and 42 Gold, as well as a private label business.

Birkenstock is ready for the revival of physical retail. After experiencing one of its strongest years ever in 2020 — thanks to a global consumer shift toward comfortable (and comforting) work-from-home fashion — the Germany-based footwear brand is expanding its presence in the U.S., by debuting a flagship store in Brooklyn, N.Y.’s hipster haven of Williamsburg.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Katy Perry brought bold glamour to the set of “American Idol” this week to welcome back a legendary guest judge: Paula Abdul. The “Teenage Dream” singer herself sat alongside...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Olivia Culpo is serving up the perfect spring and summer outfit combination just in time for warm weather. The model hit the shore on Monday alongside her beau and...

Vans is continuing its philanthropic efforts with a new donation to underserved high school students of Los Angeles. The footwear company has partnered with the Los Angeles School of Global Studies and the nonprofit organization EduCare Foundation to donate Chromebook computers to all of the institution’s students. On April 10,...