Sneakers

Skechers to go private for US$9.42 billion in biggest sneaker industry deal

The company has held up against stiff competition from legacy brands such as Nike and newer entrants such as Hoka, thanks in part to its aggressive global expansion and focus on value

The Adidas Samba has been the hottest sneaker for the past couple of years.

Nike Killshot is the next Adidas Samba

The American sportswear company needs something to cushion the blow from clearing out old models. But rival Adidas won’t give it an easy ride.

The South-east Asian edition of "The Greatest Sneaker Show On Earth” was first organised in Singapore in 2023.

‘The greatest sneaker show on earth’ set for 2025 reboot in new partnership with SPH Media

Sneakerheads here have much to be excited about, as Sneaker Con SEA will be returning to Singapore in 2025.

Nike needs a new sneaker strategy.

The sneaker bubble is bursting around Nike

Consumers are being more discriminating when it comes to spending, and expensive athletic footwear is pretty low on the list of priorities.

The end of Covid lockdowns in China is expected to drive up sales for major retail brands, but for Adidas that boost will likely be wiped out by the impact of its split with Yeezy collaborator Ye.

Adidas slashes dividend, sidesteps questions on Yeezy gear

ADIDAS slashed its dividend and offered no concrete plans to dispose of US$1.3 billion worth of Yeezy gear, as new chief executive Bjorn Gulden tries to turn around the crisis-beset German sports bran...

The Air Force 1 Low Peaceminusone Para-noise 2.0 features a white upper treated with a special lacquer coating that will rub off over time, revealing G-Dragon’s hidden artwork.
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Entrepreneur Kohei Hamada says he will never tire of sneakers

Game-worn Air Jordan sneakers sell for record-breaking US$560,000

Game-worn Air Jordan sneakers sell for record-breaking US$560,000

[NEW YORK] A pair of Air Jordan sneakers worn in a game by Michael Jordan sold Sunday for US$560,000 at Sotheby's auction house, an all-time record for basketball shoes.

Alan Vinogradov, Co-founder of Sneaker Con

Alan Vinogradov, Co-founder of Sneaker Con

VIRGIL ABLOH MAY have sounded the death knell of streetwear, but as far as Alan Vinogradov is concerned, the worldwide craze for sneakers has only just begun. The co-founder of the world's biggest sne...

In celebration of women's achievements

In celebration of women's achievements

INTERNATIONAL Women's Day falls on March 8 - a day that is set aside globally each year to "celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women". Gender equality is its theme ...

What the hype: Pumped up kicks and the sneaker resale market

What the hype: Pumped up kicks and the sneaker resale market

On New Year's eve, a sneaker collaboration with German sportswear giant Adidas and gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins was released online to much fanfare, selling out in under an hour.