sneaker
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In the sneaker business, it can be tempting for fast-moving brands to flood the market with shoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
The company has faced struggles in China and in its sneaker business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Peacock acknowledged the sneaker brand’s apology, but added that “must come with accountability.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 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
The streets fill with rainwater at the corners of every block, and even though it doesn’t look too deep, if you step off the sidewalk in the wrong spot, it’ll swallow up your whole sneaker.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
That it also impeccably matches Turturro’s salt-and-pepper hair lends Harry an air of elegance, a sartorial grace in an age of graphic tees and chunky sneakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Executives of the shoe company said consumers are becoming more cautious about how they spend their dollars, which led to slower sales of Hoka sneakers and Ugg shoes in the latest quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
My sneakers of course were Pro-Keds like my idol’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 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
On January 28, 2007, he arrived at the swanky Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas dressed in gym shorts, t-shirt, and sneakers.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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