Footwear Industry Articles
- Minimalist shoes — fashionable choice, but linked to higher risk of injury and pain
A recent study conducted by researchers at Griffith University in Australia looked at how different types of shoes affect runners. The study focused on minimalist footwear, which has less cushioning and support than traditional running shoes. The researchers wanted to understand if minimalist shoes could lead to more injuries and pain for ...moreSouth Africa’s market-leading safety footwear styles a testament to local development
With a 120-year history in occupational footwear, integrated workplace safety solutions provider BBF Safety Group remains Africa’s largest manufacturer of safety footwear. It also continues to expand its range of head-to-toe Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). ...moreWe are focused on bringing international and developing private-label brands to Africa and beyond.
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA - Now with a collection of 13 brands and more to be added, Sole Agents Distribution is well on track to being established in markets across Africa.New brands are continually added to the mix, and much time goes into the market and financial analysis before committing to any international or private-label brands.W ...moreWorld Footwear Yearbook 2023Is re-shoring a myth? Asia accounts for more than half of global CONSUMPTION.Porto, Portugal (27 July 2023) – The 2023 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, produced annually by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, has been published. This is the 13th edition.In a release, it highlighted:2022: Global footwear ...moreItaly: Values up, volumes downFirst quarter of 2023: Turnover (+13.6%) - Exports in value terms (+16.1%) - Export volumes (-2%) - Production (-1%)Milan, Italy (10 July 2023) – The first quarter of 2023 saw the recovery of the Italian footwear sector continue, with turnover up +13.6% compared to the same period in the previous year. This is th ...moreSA footwear & accessories trade statistics for May 2023Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (30 June 2023) – Source: SARS.Including Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN)Cumulative tradeTrade balance R'm (5 325 826 601)Ratio (exports/imports) 0.23Monthly tradeTrade balance R'm (1 029 940 927)Ratio (exports/imports) 0.24ExportsMonth % of total 0.18Cumulative 2022 (R'm) 1&nb ...moreVeldskoen lends design to South Africa’s ‘Ultimate School Shoe’; Aims to improve pupils’ mental health in the process
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – Veldskoen has partnered with Softer Shoes to make the ultimate school shoes for SA kids. It aims to raise awareness about the critical role that proper footwear plays in supporting a child's overall well-being and educational development.The Softer x Veldskoen ‘Schoolskoen’ is designed and made w ...moreChimpel (Shim-Pal for those in the know): A hunger to succeed
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – What is it about Cape Town that most of the country’s top end leather goods manufacturers are there?That question made Chimpel founder Majda Rabin pause. “I don’t know,” she said. “I think we’re very cosmopolitan here.”The daughter of a tailor and a wedding dress des ...moreUnravelling the future of boat shoes: Insights into Sperry's market position
In the dynamic world of footwear and fashion, one company stands at a crucial crossroads of transformation. Wolverine Worldwide, USA, recognized for its esteemed brands such as Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, and Sweaty Betty, is embarking on a journey to reshape its brand portfolio. The recent revelation of "strategic alternatives" f ...moreShocking underpayment of workers in modern-day USA
Worker exploitation has always been a matter close to my heart. Having spent many years as an industrialist in Africa, I believed then that it was primarily an issue faced by developing nations in Africa, Asia and China. Little did I know that even in the United States, a country known for its affluence, such exploitation would be uncover ...more© S&V Publications
