In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the iconic Desert Boot, Clarks has created an exclusive new version. With a chrome-free suede upper, an OrthoLite footbed, an additional layer of crepe on the outsole and a last engineered for optimum comfort, it maintains the versatility and authenticity of the original, while adding a few unique twists all of its own.

The Italian Footwear Manufacturers Association (Assocalzaturifici) said it remains operational and is offering help and support to members who are encountering commercial difficulties, including juridical assistance.

As Americans hunker down in their homes to stem the spread of the coronavirus, retailers have already begun to see gains in shoppers’ online spending over the past few weeks, one study suggests.

In a move intended to mitigate the possibly devastating impacts of the coronavirus, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America sent a letter to the White House today, encouraging a freeze on shoe duties to help offset the escalating effects that the virus is having on companies and workers.

At the end of January, Venezuela’s President Maduro announced the launch of "Plan Z" aimed at making 20 million pairs of shoes for the Venezuelan population.