Footwear
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The Shoe Brands Pyramid: A New Hierarchy For Designer Shoe Brands
The SmartZup Shoe Brand Pyramid maps the footwear hierarchy, from fast fashion and mass-market brands to luxury fashion houses and master bespoke shoemakers.
Spotlight On: Cole Haan
Cole Haan is an American lifestyle brand that specializes in footwear, accessories, and outerwear. Founded in 1928 by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan, the brand focuses on high-quality men’s shoes.
Spotlight On: Nike
I imagine befuddled 25th century anthropologists looking back on our era and naively asking themselves, “How the hell did a sneaker company become the most valuable apparel brand in the world?” (according to Forbes 2022).
How Gucci Designer Sneakers Became My Medical Miracle
A personal story of how Gucci Ace sneakers helped after a foot injury, plus the design, popularity, pricing and limited editions of Gucci’s top-selling sneaker.
Spotlight on – Converse
Spotlight on Converse: from its 1908 founding and the Chuck Taylor All-Star to bankruptcy, the 2003 Nike takeover and its links with music, art and fashion.
Step into Luxury: Christian Louboutin’s Iconic Men’s Footwear
Christian Louboutin’s men’s footwear, from the designer’s 1991 Paris salon and the iconic red sole to his high-top sneakers, espadrilles and signature features.