Business News
Nike’s New Sneakers Are ‘Like an E-Bike for Your Feet.’ Here’s How They Work.
The Project Amplify system attaches motorized leg shells to sneakers to help everyday runners go faster and farther.
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Marketing
This Is the Next Big Wave in the Sneaker Industry — and It Isn’t Resale
As the global sneaker resale market has catapulted into a $6 billion industry, investors have lined up to fund businesses commoditizing sneakers, but there's a flaw in the model: It works against the very consumers the industry was built to serve.
Building a Business
The Founders Behind Cult Favorite Sneaker Brand APL Share 4 Ways All Entrepreneurs Can Mirror Their Success
With triple digit growth over several years, a decade worth of innovation and a co-founder relationship that was literally birthed, APL has four epic lessons for you to take with you into your developmental journey.
Business News
Judge Grants Nike’s Request to Block Sale of Lil Nas X’s Controversial Sneakers
The controversy-courting Grammy winner's Satan Shoes reportedly contain a drop of blood from each member of the MSCHF collective.
By Justin Chan
Thought Leaders
How These Fans Made Millions of Dollars, Starting With Some Collectible Sneakers
It's an object lesson in spotting opportunity within chaos.
By Liz Brody
Thought Leaders
This 19-Year-Old Entrepreneur Is Exposing the Secrets of the Billion Dollar Underground Sneaker Market
Sneaker guru Brandon Webb shares his insights on flipping limited-edition kicks, a niche business that can have 1000% profit margins.
By Dan Bova
Business News
Faulty Update Bricks Nike ‘Self-Lacing’ Smart Shoes
Android users who bought the Nike Adapt BB are taking to the Google Play Store to complain. 'Broke my $350 shoes with a Nike update,' reads one review.
By Michael Kan
Business News
Puma Teases Self-Lacing Sneaker to Compete With Nike’s
Slated for release in 2020, the Puma Fi features a tiny motor, which powers a cable system that 'laces' the training shoe.
Business News
Nike’s Adapt BB Is an App-Controlled, Self-Lacing Basketball Shoe
An app lets you adjust how it fits around your foot, change its LED colors and more.
Online Presence
Apple’s CEO Criticizes Mark Zuckerberg! 3 Things to Know Today.
Stay in the know in 60 seconds.
Business Branding
Why Gary Vaynerchuk Is Putting His Name on a K-Swiss Sneaker
A first-of-its-kind 'businessman on a shoe' collaboration aims to inspire the next crop of entrepreneurs.
Business News
Reebok Will Introduce Plant-Based Sustainable Shoes This Year
It's 'Cotton + Corn' initiative is creating sneakers that can turn into compost.
Business Ideas
Nike’s Self-Lacing ‘Back to the Future’ Sneaker Is Here and Is Cooler Than You Think
Laces? Where we're going, we don't need to tie laces.
By Dan Bova
Tech
We Finally Know When We Can Get Our Hands on Nike’s Self-Lacing Sneakers
Forget about self-driving cars -- these self-lacing sneakers are the next big thing.
Building a Business
Stock Market of Things Launches in Detroit, Building a New Exchange As City Reinvents Itself
Sneakers are just the start for StockX and its commodity-goods market.
By Amanda Lewan
Business News
Did LeBron James Win the NBA Finals Sneaker Battle?
When the final buzzer sounded, LeBron may have earned a ring, but Curry earned a whole lot of something else.
By Dan Bova
Business News
Adidas Made a 3-D Printed Shoe Out of Plastic Waste From the Ocean
This is so cool on so many levels.
Tech
These Awesome Video-Playing Sneakers Have Raised More Than $300,000 on Indiegogo
Walk a mile in these shoes and everyone will be staring at your fancy feet.