The Daily 5 – It’s All About the Good News!
by Jillian Heiner
One of the many styles from Mariah Carey’s HSN collection. Image from WWD According to Footwear News , FitFlop USA LLC is looking to expand it’s market. They are setting up a headquarters in White Plains, NY and adding a bigger men’s collection. 6 new styles will be added, including the FF Supertone M sneaker, which is a sports recovery shoe. The new style will help round out their wellness brand identity. Lately…
U Turn Sports’ Collaboration Creates Unique Disney Sneakers
by Mary Krajick
Here’s a cool new collaboration that brings Disney Characters to reversible tongued sneakers! U-Turn Sports, K Swiss, and BBC International bring a new and exciting way for children to enjoy their footwear…just like the rest of us. Media Contact: Lindell Jones, U Turn Sports, LLC ljones@uturnsports.com Phone: 636-728-1108 Licensing Agreement Between U Turn Sports, K-Swiss, and BBC I…
Shoebiz Trivia
by Jorge the Intern
What color ballet shoes are typically worn by women and men dancers? Heather answered this correctly when she said girls, pink and boys, white. These are the typical colors. Nude and black are also popular. The dancers typically select colors that do not draw attention to their feet. Introduced in 1982, what was the name of the first shoe to use “air technology”? The correct answer is the Air Force 1 by Nike. According t…
