Innovation
Indian leather industry ready to nurture development
Who defends this position is T Ramasami, a former director at the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), based in India, in his address at the 72nd foundation day celebration
Foot Locker teams up with adidas to present new retail experience
The specialty athletic shoe retailer has partnered with the Germany based giant sportswear to launch “The a Standard” at select Foot Locker locations
Designer creates 3D printed heels
The heels designed by Katrien Herdewyn are detachable from the main body and represent the 7 deadly sins
Lechal smart shoes assure they will guide the way
An Indian high-tech start-up has a new GPS-enabled smart sports shoe that vibrates to give the wearer directions
To Work For wants to be market leader
To Work For is a brand from the AMF Group specialised in work boots and security footwear
United Nude launches 3D printed shoes
The famous footwear brand has designed the Float shoe, which can be 3D printed at home on a compact desktop machine
NASA drives the ForceShoe investigation
The agency in charge of the American space program leads an investigation to address ongoing concerns about the maintenance of the astronaut’s bone and muscle health in microgravity
Steve Madden now focused on boosting sales online
The New York based footwear company has announced a new partnership with Certona, a company specialised in real time omnichannel personalization
Nanotechnologies applied to footwear in European project
The joint European consortium is looking into materials, components and footwear with enhanced comfort properties based on nanotechnologies
Project Be Nature focus on developing sustainable products and materials
The project aiming to develop biodegradable leather with minor impact to the environment was a success, with the objectives completely met, and with the resulting materials and products already commercialized in the international markets
Portuguese brands innovate while getting inspired by tradition
Cultural roots are the inspirational starting point for footwear brands in Portugal. Lazuli, Pelcor, rutz and Green Boots are examples of this recent trend
UK designer presents shoe collection with hydraulic heels
Silvia Fado created the Kinetic Traces line, whose shoes result from a combination of design, technology, engineering and hydraulics
Japanese designer creates the fondue slippers
The PVC shoes can mold to the feet like a second skin, using a process similar to dipping food in melted cheese-
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