How Keen Footwear Stays Ahead of Trump’s Shifting Tariffs

Keen Footwear has limited its exposure to supply chain trouble and opened a plant in Kentucky. But the trade upheaval has strained its adaptive strategy.

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Adidas Apologizes After Mexico Criticizes Oaxacan-Inspired Shoe

Willy Chavarria, the designer of the shoe, also apologized after Mexican officials leveled accusations of cultural appropriation.

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Cambodia Agrees to a Reduced Tariff and Breathes a Sigh of Relief

Initially 49%, it was lowered to 19%, easing worries of a damaging hit to the country’s garment and footwear production industries.

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The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India

An uproar over a shoe that resembles leather footwear worn by many Indians shows a growing sense that the country should be recognized for its products that collect fame internationally.

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How Andy Martinez, a Sneaker Designer, Spends His Day Transforming Nikes

Andy Martinez, founder of the shoe brand &e, goes running with friends before scouring New York City thrift shops for the coolest cowboy boots.

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New Generation Is Loving Steve Madden After His ‘Cutting Room Floor’ Podcast

The shoe designer has had his share of controversies, but his blunt answers on a podcast have made him a man of the moment. “It’s nice to be appreciated,” he said.

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Research Study Shows Barbie’s Feet Have Gotten Flatter Over Time

Researchers in Australia found that the doll’s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat — a shift that correlates with each Barbie’s designated career or hobby.

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A’ja Wilson Now Has a Nike Signature Shoe. Why Did It Take So Long?

The marketability of A’ja Wilson offers a case study in race, fame and gender.

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Nike, Lululemon and Other Consumer Stocks Hit Hard by Trump’s Tariffs

Many sportswear brands shifted production away from China to avoid tariffs imposed years ago, but now they face punishing levies targeting alternative manufacturing hubs.

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Old-Fashioned Train Heists Yield Modern-Day Loot: Nike Air Jordans

Transnational gangs have been targeting sneakers, wireless gaming headsets and other modern merchandise transported by rail, according to federal prosecutors.

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