sneaker

Thirty years later, she has a career-defining assignment: Convincing China’s millions of sneaker fans to give Nike a second chance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Founded in Massachusetts in the early 1900s, the popularity of Converse has skyrocketed since its Chuck Taylor sneaker was first introduced to US basketball courts in 1917.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Peacock acknowledged the sneaker brand’s apology, but added that “must come with accountability.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Just three years ago, Kioshi employed nearly 120 people and produced 40,000 pairs of sneaker and flip-flops a month in the south of Buenos Aires.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

They had heard he could untie a sneaker knot quicker than a kid could spend a quarter.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

While it may feel like these sneakers inspired by vacuum cleaners are now everywhere, the truth is they are nowhere close.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Nike has been trying to sell off casual throwback sneakers, like Dunks and Air Force 1s, that have fallen out of style.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Cathy Sparks’ first job at the company was selling sneakers in one of its Oregon stores.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Hill has tried to make Nike a more athlete-focused company, after a drop in demand for streetwear and casual sneakers like Dunks and Air Force 1s.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Mrs. Pisano, the athletic director who usually chases anyone wearing shoes that aren’t sneakers out of the gym, is probably screaming into the P.E. supply closet.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison