sneaker

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When he took Nike’s NKE -13.72%decrease; red down pointing triangle helm 18 months ago, Chief Executive Elliott Hill said it would take time to rehab the iconic sneaker maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Its stumbles opened the door to other sneaker brands that have attracted tech and fashion trendsetters, such as On and Hoka.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

On Holding sank 14% after the Swiss sneaker maker’s guidance for the current fiscal year missed analysts’ expectations, overshadowing better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Bellizzi “worked with Keds to find the shape” resembling a narrow 1950s sneaker for Timothée Chalamet to wear as ambitious table tennis player Marty Mauser.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Jimmy gave the sneaker lady her two scratch-offs.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds