Footwear and Accessories

One of my favorite college professors loved to say that while looking to stand out can prove an exhilarating practice, coming up with anything that merits classification as original can be a frustrating…

Technological advancements, especially when it comes to automated manufacturing, are developing quickly. We reported earlier that a Chinese apparel company is setting up shop in Arkansas using newly developed automated systems to create apparel. In that feature, we discussed that, while some processes are easily automated, others just can't replace human skill. These tasks usually…

While Lonzo Ball seems poised for greatness as he prepares to commence his National Basketball Association career, the 19-year-old will likely have to rely on foreign intervention to find a sole…

Most people give unwanted shoes the boot without much consideration for their sustainability. The Reebok Future crew, however, earns its paychecks and praise for pondering, among other endeavors, the proper development, use…

Due to his scary-good skill set, which has netted numerous accolades, including the 2015 National League Most Valuable Player award, Bryce Harper has become a polarizing performer in smacking fastballs and roaming right…

SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, announced that it has acquired the assets for Soul Kix, Orem, Utah, a custom printed shoe company. "We are pleased to be acquired by SnugZ, who really has the capacity to grow the business to its full potential," Terry McEwen, founder of Soul Kix, said in a press release. "SnugZ…

With the issue of ocean pollution continuing to grow, Adidas is taking a proactive approach to fix the problem. On Friday, the company showcased its new, recycled merchandise, according to the Portland Business Journal. The company partnered…

Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, has acquired Oceanside, California-based supplier Neet Feet Inc., which has supplied promotional flip-flops and sandals since 1987, and introduced die-cut "Logo Footprint" flip-flops in 1989. "No other supplier offers better quality custom logo footwear, flip-flops and sandals than Neet Feet, and I believe the fit of the Neet Feet product line with that…

Nike released new promotional photos for the men's Olympic basketball team. The players are wearing the Nike jerseys and warmup gear, and many are wearing Nike sneakers, too. But, some players have endorsement deals with other companies, like Adidas or Anta. And, as SB Nation pointed out in a new video, the players' Nike sneakers…

Counterfeiting has long plagued the apparel industry. According to Just Style, apparel and accessories remains the top category of counterfeit goods seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2015. Based on the results of the annual Intellectual Property Rights Seizure Statistics, 2015 saw 28,865 seizures—25 percent more than in 2014...