Technology
Portugal on its way to organise the XX UITIC Congress
The Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) returns to Europe in its next edition due to be held in 2018
Yves Morin, President of the UITIC, live on World Footwear
The 19th Congress of the UITIC - International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians will take place in Chennai from the 3rd to the 5th of February. Mr. Yves Morin is the President of the UITIC and CEO of the CTC Groupe
Under Armour launches connected fitness product portfolio
The US-based company announced its first connected fitness system, which includes a HealthBox Powered by the app UA Record and the brand’s first smart shoes
NEWALK project presents results
Areas of research included materials, components and technology for footwear
Stride Rite develops odor-eliminating footwear
The US based company has signed a licensing agreement with Genius Brands International, the licensing agent for the micro-encapsulation company Celessence Technologies
The increasing value of green and responsible labels
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years sustainability issues will raise new questions for brands and businesses, especially as public scrutiny tends to intensify
JD.com opens US office
China’s largest online direct sales company, has opened its first US facility, a new research and development center located in Silicon Valley
Helsar creates high-heeled shoe for cycling
The Portugal-based company, specialized in women’s footwear, has created a new line of shoes, by combining two passions: fashion and biking
Feetz raises 1.25 million US dollars for new investments
The US-based company specialized in customizable footwear using 3D printing reached a 1.25 million US dollars seed round
Get to know Shoefitr
This new online platform uses 3D scanning technology to help online shoppers find the correct fit when buying shoes, helping to reduce common problems when buying online products with different sizes
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
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
European Union imposes restrictions to chromium
Additional restrictions on hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) in leather items that come into direct and repeated contact with the skin should be in effect next year in the European Union (EU)
Business leader of GORE-TEX® Footwear Sport and Outdoor live on World Footwear
The interview follows the recent announcement of an innovative GORE-TEX footwear technology
adidas to let customers put Instagram photos on their shoes
The Germany based brand has announced that by the end of summer a new APP for iPhone and Android phones will allow Instagram photos to be printed on their shoes-
-
Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
-
World Footwear Public Calendar
Click here to subscribe an updated version of the calendar displaying the footwear trade shows.
-
-
-
Media Partners
Media Partners
-
Revista del Calzado
Shoes Report
La Conceria
MPA Style