Why ridiculous shoes are suddenly everywhere
From Valentino pig hoofs to Chanel half-sandals, our feeds are full of silly, outrageous and outright ugly footwear.…
‘Toy Story 5’ Characters Come to Life With Clove Sneaker Collaboration
While Taylor Swift was cooking up a new country hit for “Toy Story 5,” health care-focused brand Clove…
Why the humble Kiwi pie is NZ’s ultimate winter comfort food – Glenn Dwight
Because honestly, what’s not genius about the pie? A pie in winter is doing far more than simply…
Is anyone still making shoes in New Zealand?
Locally produced footwear is an endangered species. New Zealand used to have shoe factories. They were all over…
Woolfi founder on turning strong wool into sustainable indoor footwear – Small business
The abundance of strong wool has historically gone into carpet and flooring. For me, it was all about…
Allbirds loses its wings: how the $6 billion footwear dream fell apart
As the company that created a global wool-sneaker phenomenon is wound down, we trace the road from 2016…
Allbirds, once worth $7b, sells its assets for $68m, will wind down
US$4.1b peak valuation Allbirds reached its peak market valuation of US$4.1 billion ($7b) on November 3, 2021, the…
Danish footwear brand Glerups strengthens ties with New Zealand wool growers
While Denmark at this time of year can resemble a picturesque winter postcard, the season also brings chilly…
Best Gym Shoes For Every Workout, According To Experts
Whether you’re a frequent gym-goer or are looking to incorporate more exercise in your weekly routine, one workout…
Allbirds at 10: How a $6 billion sustainable footwear dream unravelled
A decade on from those first wool sneakers, let’s trace the road from 2016 to 2026. The San…
Trump tariffs hit ASEAN footwear as investors quit Indonesia
Foreign footwear manufacturers are scrapping investment plans in Indonesia, while factories in Vietnam are rushing to adopt automation…
Kathmandu owner KMD Brands tells shareholders it paid too much for footwear brand Oboz
“We have taken steps to manage the cyclical downturn and market volatility we have seen in the last…