FDRA | Andy Polk

30 Nov Wool Is Cool … Giesswein Merino Runners

Posted at 19:54h in FDRA

Part shoe, part sneaker and made for urban-outdoor play … Giesswein Merino Wool used sustainable practices to create the brand’s first hybrid outdoor active lifestyle wool runner....

30 Nov RG Barry Appoints Bob Mullaney President

Posted at 19:45h in FDRA

RG Barry Brands Inc., a leading developer and marketer of lifestyle footwear and accessory brands, appointed footwear industry executive Bob Mullaney as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately....

30 Nov Study Finds Zoom Vaporfly Boosts Running Economy

Posted at 19:44h in FDRA

All 18 runners tested at the University of Colorado, Boulder’s “Locomotion Lab” had better running economy in the Vaporflys than when they ran in the Nike Zoom Streak 6 and Adidas Adios Boost 2....

30 Nov Adobe Data Shows Cyber Monday Is Largest Online Sales Day In History

Posted at 19:38h in FDRA

Adobe reported Cyber Monday is projected to hit a new record as the largest online sales day in history with $6.59 billion in sales. This marked a 16.8 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase as of 10:00 p.m. eastern time....

30 Nov Footwear Executive Launches New Sneaker Company

Posted at 19:36h in FDRA

“I’ve been a sneakerhead since I was a teenager,” said Kulkin. “Anyone who’s ever met me will tell you that I am always in sneakers, whether it’s with a suit, jeans, or sweatpants.”...

30 Nov Stabil Partners With National Park Foundation

Posted at 19:35h in FDRA

Stabil has committed to donating 5 percent of sales from both national park vendors and web sales on the Stabil national park program page to the National Park Foundation. Additionally, for purchases made on their website, Stabil offers an opt-in donation to the NPF....

30 Nov Tilly’s Q3 Earnings Leap 37 Percent

Posted at 19:31h in FDRA

“In the third quarter, we delivered a 32 percent improvement in year-over-year operating income, largely driven by our sixth consecutive quarter of comp store sales growth, our fourth consecutive quarter of store traffic growth, and our continued strict inventory and expense management,” said Ed Thomas,...

30 Nov Superfeet Unveils ME3D Recover; Industry’s First Fully Customized Recovery Slide

Posted at 19:28h in FDRA

In addition to creating the most individualized fit solutions on the planet, FitStation also allows us to push the boundaries of what is possible with footwear manufacturing. This is just the beginning of a major shift in how consumers will experience shape and fit....

30 Nov FitStation … Personalize Your Run

Posted at 19:25h in FDRA

Based on years of research, Brooks developed its Run Signature philosophy that the best way to improve performance is not to fix a runner’s flaws but to design footwear that works with your biomechanics....

30 Nov Columbia And Icebug Partner With Michelin

Posted at 19:23h in FDRA

Columbia and Icebug are the two latest footwear manufacturers to adopt Ice Control Technology developed by the R&D department of Michelin Technical Soles, based in Verona, Italy....

Author: Andy Polk