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Nike Shoes From 1972 Beat World Record Auction Price

24 July 2019 • By Reuters

24 July 2019 • By Reuters

The "Moon Shoe," designed by Nike co-founder and track coach Bill Bowerman for runners at the 1972 Olympics trials, sold for $437,500.

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Nike Shoes From 1972 Beat World Record Auction Price

The "Moon Shoe," designed by Nike co-founder and track coach Bill Bowerman for runners at the 1972 Olympics trials, sold for $437,500.

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Gen Z’s Sneakerheads Have Shoe Sellers Rolling Out New Kicks Faster Than Ever

22 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

22 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

Now, independent shoe boutiques — once the vanguard of footwear culture — are hustling to catch up to bigger competitors like Foot Locker and JD Sports.

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Gen Z’s Sneakerheads Have Shoe Sellers Rolling Out New Kicks Faster Than Ever

Now, independent shoe boutiques — once the vanguard of footwear culture — are hustling to catch up to bigger competitors like Foot Locker and JD Sports.

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Can Foot Locker Be Cool?

15 July 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Can Foot Locker Be Cool?

How one of the world’s biggest athletic footwear retailers stumbled through the sneaker boom, but plans to catch up with the market.

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Stadium Goods and Sotheby's Team up for First-Ever Sneaker Auction

11 July 2019 • By Reuters

11 July 2019 • By Reuters

The event underscores the fast-growing status of sneakers as collectibles able to command tens of thousands of dollars.

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Stadium Goods and Sotheby's Team up for First-Ever Sneaker Auction

The event underscores the fast-growing status of sneakers as collectibles able to command tens of thousands of dollars.

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The Battle of the Sneaker Bots

11 July 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

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The Battle of the Sneaker Bots

An online economy of tips, proxy servers and automated applications has grown out of the hype-driven sneaker market, and the rise of the casual reseller is only making it harder to shop for the latest releases.

The BoF Podcast: Veja Co-Founder Sébastien Kopp Talks Sustainable Business

5 July 2019 • By BoF Team

5 July 2019 • By BoF Team

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the man behind the fashion world's buzziest ethical footwear brand discusses the company's journey, from sourcing rubber in Brazil to scaling for global demand.

The BoF Podcast: Veja Co-Founder Sébastien Kopp Talks Sustainable Business

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the man behind the fashion world's buzziest ethical footwear brand discusses the company's journey, from sourcing rubber in Brazil to scaling for global demand.

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Nike's Pulled 'Betsy Ross Flag' Shoes Selling for $2,500 on StockX

2 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

2 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Nike Air Max 1 USA sneakers, which were intended as a celebration of US Independence Day, were recalled following criticism for including a flag co-opted by far-right groups.

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Nike's Pulled 'Betsy Ross Flag' Shoes Selling for $2,500 on StockX

The Nike Air Max 1 USA sneakers, which were intended as a celebration of US Independence Day, were recalled following criticism for including a flag co-opted by far-right groups.

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StockX Is the First Billion-Dollar Sneaker Reseller

26 June 2019 • By The New York Times

StockX Is the First Billion-Dollar Sneaker Reseller

StockX is one of several online marketplaces that have turned resales of shoes into a big — and highly valued — business.

'Dad Shoes' and Golf Balls Make Fila Saviour a Fortune

23 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

23 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

Korean businessman Yoon Yoon-soo brought Fila back from the dead, amassing a $830 million fortune along the way.

'Dad Shoes' and Golf Balls Make Fila Saviour a Fortune

Korean businessman Yoon Yoon-soo brought Fila back from the dead, amassing a $830 million fortune along the way.

Byredo to Debut Sneakers and Suits at Paris Fashion Week Men’s

18 June 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

18 June 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

Two years after launching handbags, the cult fragrance brand is dipping a toe into apparel and footwear with Byproduct, a capsule collection of made-to-measure suits and basketball-inspired sneakers.

Byredo to Debut Sneakers and Suits at Paris Fashion Week Men’s

Two years after launching handbags, the cult fragrance brand is dipping a toe into apparel and footwear with Byproduct, a capsule collection of made-to-measure suits and basketball-inspired sneakers.