Chen: It was difficult when I started the business in 2010. I didn’t have many customers, but things got better through some hard work. Then in 2012, I received fewer orders because of the global ...

Historically, there hasn’t been a circular path for post-consumer footwear. But some component and material manufacturers are ramping up recycling capabilities with an eye toward closing the loop.

Ever wonder what’s behind all those official-looking tags hanging on your boots and shoes? They tell the story of the anatomy and components that go into your footwear, from waterproofing to ...

Kanpur: Encouraged by the overwhelming response from previous editions, the Indian Footwear Component Manufacturing Association (IFCOMA) is set to organize the 14th edition of ‘Shoe Tech' at the ...

Forget fine Italian craftsmanship or handmade-in-America labels — when it comes to the next generation of running shoes, we’re going back to the machines. New Balance has just launched its first ever ...

Our company uses the ZPrinter 650 3D printer, which lets us cut the time to get a physical model of a shoe component to only a few hours. Our company manufactures shoes, boots, and sandals, and, as ...

Demand for vegan shoes—manufactured without the use of animal-based fibers or materials—is on the rise. The market for synthetic leather, in particular, is expected to grow to $78.5 billion by 2025.