Retro Runner News Today

The popular canvas pumps are part of the John Lewis sale

One editor swears that the Koio Retro Runner Sneakers double as the best everyday sneaker for women — and they're even loved by Gwyneth Paltrow.

Joe Jonas and Koio joined forces on redesigning the brand's Retro Runner sneaker, in a palette and materials inspired by the '80s.

Sustainability Matters: Allbirds Delivers a Slip-On Version of Its Tree Dasher Running Shoe + More News FN Staff April 27, 2021: Allbirds released a slip-on shoe bearing the Dasher name today, dubbed the Tree Dasher Relay. The company said the new look comes with all the same performance running features found in the Tree Dasher, but features the ease of the its slip-on Loungers. And, as always, Allbirds delivered the shoe with eco-friendly materials such as one-piece uppers...

Sustainability Matters: Kodiak Is First Shoe Brand to Adopt a New Eco-Friendly Insulation + More News FN Staff April 23, 2021: Kodiak will be the first footwear brand to use PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. insulation, which stands for “produced using reduced emissions.” The eco-friendly insulation is made with 100% post-consumer recycled PET plastic, which reduces carbon emissions by at least 48%. Kodiak will be incorporating PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. into four styles in its fall ’21 product...

Sustainability Matters: Keen to Use Coffee Grinds in a New Sneaker Line, Clarks Creates a No-Glue Wallabee Made With Only 5 Pieces + More News FN Staff April 15, 2021: The latest sustainability effort from Keen involves many people’s favorite way to wake up — coffee. The footwear company announced that it will use coffee grinds in a new line of sneakers that will debut in August. This effort, Keen said, is part of Detox the Planet initiative and will reduce the use of petr...

Sustainability Matters: Champion Creates Upcycled Version of Its Rally Pro Sneaker FN Staff April 9, 2021: Champion Athleticwear has two eco-friendly product releases coming out in celebration of Earth Day: an updated version of its iconic Rally Pro sneaker and a collection of tees and sweats made from recycled polyester, called Natural State. The launch is an extension of the brand’s Champion Made initiative, an established list of sustainability goals that include achieving ...