The release of his Converse Shai 001 sneakers — with help from his family and Drake — was a victory lap for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He says he has “higher goals.”
Category: Sneakers
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How China Is Losing Its Title as the World’s Sneaker Factory
For American manufacturers, it is hard to quit China and its unrivaled factories. One industry is defying that reality as it shifts more production to Vietnam.
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Nike Sneakers You Earn the Right to Buy, One Free Throw at a Time
The artist Tom Sachs, whose longtime partnership with Nike was suspended over suggestions that he ran a hostile studio, isn’t making it easy to nab his latest design for the brand.
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5 Things Jeffrey Gibson Wishes He’d Made
The interdisciplinary artist Jeffrey Gibson shares five things he wishes he’d made.
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The Latest Air Jordans? They’re Digital
As the sneaker boom recedes, brands like Nike and Adidas are targeting younger audiences by meeting them where they are — in the virtual world of ‘Fortnite.’
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In the NBA Finals, Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Converse Will Be in the Spotlight
In the rush to sign players early, some mistakes are made. But as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reaches basketball’s biggest stage, he is taking his shoe company with him.
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How Do Dress Sneakers Differ From Regular Sneakers?
Dress codes at many private clubs forbid sneakers — but the category has gotten blurrier as shoes once relegated to sportswear become fashion forward. Our critic pins down the increasingly slippery term.
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Adidas Warns Sneakers Will Cost More in the U.S. as Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect
The chief of the German sportswear giant said that unpredictability surrounding the tariffs prevented the company from issuing a full-year forecast, but he predicted a price increase for American consumers.
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Sneakers Become Art With a Traditional Japanese Sewing Skill
A traditional Japanese sewing technique called sashiko, taught to victims of a 2011 disaster, has sparked a business creating distinctive footwear.
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Spring 2025 Fashion Trends: Jackets, Shoes and More to Shop This Season
Easy pants, wafer-thin sweaters, go-everywhere coats and more.
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What Happened to the Bulky Sneaker? They Are Getting Smaller
Bigger, bulkier sneakers have dominated the fashion landscape, but designers are moving toward a sleeker peekaboo style.
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Adidas Has Sold Its Last Yeezy Sneaker
The sportswear maker was eager to put the scandal with the rapper Ye behind it, but its cautious earnings forecast showed the breakup’s effects still lingered.