The Daily 5 – All about the good news!!
by JULIA
The Daily 5 – All about the good news!! Nike displayed the history of LeBron James’ signature sneakers during an event to promote this year’s shoe, the Air Max LeBron VII, at the Ed Davis Community Center in Akron in August. The company creates a performance shoe for James before the start of every NBA season. Since the days of Michael Jordan, the world’s king of athletic apparel and sneakers has become m…
The Daily 5, All about the good news!
by JULIA
From the Footwear Plus Magazing Website Footwear Plus announced the nominees for their 11th annual Plus Awards – Excellence in Design 2009. Check them out HERE and vote!! I did, but I won’t say for who!! My lips are sealed. The winners will be announced on February 2nd, so stay tuned! ! For the 2nd time, Timberland will be the official footwear and apparel supplier for the Sundance film festival in Park C…
The Daily 5, All About the Good News!!
by JULIA
photo via Footwear News I am in a hurry today, so here it goes: Nike Debuts new line with proceeds helping youth athletics Timberland make a profit in Q3. Woo hoo! Shoebox gets a makeover…exciting for them! Moscows tradeshow – MOSSHOES was a success! 7400 footwear pros were in attendance. JCB launching new workwear line in the UK!
The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News !
by JULIA
. . Edward Scissorhands by YoaKustoms Check out these cool kicks! The shoe artists over at Yoa Kustoms have taken Tim Burton’s character Edward Scissorhands off the screen and onto a pair of Nike’s. These custom shoes with Johnny Depp’s face have actual scars carved into it, broken mirrors for Edward’s hands, as well as added features like a leather belt as a play on the boots in the movie…
The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News !
by JULIA
Olsenhaus: First pure Vegan shoes ! Yes, animal protectors and vegan around the world, the first vegan shoe now exists! The philosophy of olsenHaus is anchored in the universal truth: the respect for all beings, with a dedication to the expression of truth in the material world. They are committed to being 100% animal-free/cruelty-free, producing functional goods, with a high standard of ethical social res…
PrettyBOY’s Sneakers (and heels) of the Week!
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Brandon threw me off this week as I browsed through his site jam packed full of rockin kicks and a found (gasp) women’s heels thrown in with his beloved sneakers. I have to say he has great taste in ladies shoes and he won major points by posting a style one of my favorite brands L.A.M.B.!! I have learned more about trends and what’s hot by scrolling through Brandon’s blog than I have anywhere in a long…
Press Release! Oboz Picks Make to be Creative Agency
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Do you remember that company I featured that plants a tree every pair of shoes they sell?? No?? Well CLICK HERE for a refresher!! Boo Turner emailed me the following press release and I am happy to help spread the news! What a great company and a great idea! Thanks Boo!! Click above!! Oboz Picks Make to be Creative Agency Portland, Maine agency has several Montana clients 08.27.2009 – Oboz (http://www.obozfootwear.co…
The Daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but new ones can learn from the old. Shoemaker and pattern engineer Tim Noonan walks the line between the handcrafted ways of the Old world and the high tech world of sports footwear. As the owner of Noonan Custom Footwear, the Fall River resident handcrafts shoes using methods that existed for hundreds of years. He specializes in making custom shoes that range about $1,300-$1,40…
The Daily 5, All about the good news!
by JULIA
TGIF everyone! Please forgive me for not posting the Daily 5 yesterday….Nina is in Peru and without her, I am twice as busy. Nina is awesome. J Timberland has just announced that they will be adding a women’s line to their higher priced Timberland Boot Co. They line will have 12 styles and will retail from $180-$340. The line is inspired by early century women who fought to vote….which is really amazing and I am looking fo…
Shoebiz Trivia!
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In 1993, model Naomi Campbell famously tumbled to the ground while walking in what famous designers 9” heels? -Naomi infamous stumble happened wearing Vivianne Westwood’s amazing shoes. www.shoes.about.com What is the trend in the UK for men’s shoes? -The trend is larger shoe sizes! According to this website: http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=192255 the average shoe size of a man h…
The Daily 5-All about the good news!!
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Scientists designing shoes-Temple University researchers James McGuire and Kendrick Whitney have created the first pair of scientifically researched shoes. Whitney says, “We want the foot to work normally, as if it was a bare foot, as nature intended. This shoe is designed to allow for a more natural function with enhanced comfort for a harsh environment,” The shoes are being created by Creative Footwear Techno…
The (kinda) Daily 5-All about the good news!!
by JULIA
The Croc gets out of murky waters-The Union Bank of California just approved a credit extension for Crocs. “We are pleased with this extension as it provides us the headroom necessary to complete our restructuring plans, realign our operations and refocus the Crocs brand,” John Duerden, president and CEO of Crocs, said in a statement to wwd.com: http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/payless-franchises-first-…
The Daily 5-It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
I would like to introduce my new assistant and contributor Nina Zevallo! Nina grew up in Lima, Peru and worked in her parents fashion boutique since a young age. She knows a lot about the fashion industry in general, but specifically in Latin America. I am looking forward to bring the Latin perspective to Shoebizness! Thank you to Nina for putting together the daily 5 today and doing a great job! You should remember he…
