How to Start a Shoe Business

How to Start a Shoe Business

Key Takeaways Market Understanding: The global footwear market is valued at approximately $365 billion, growing at a CAGR of nearly 5.4%, highlighting the importance of identifying lucrative niches within the industry. Trends for Success: Stay ahead by leveraging key trends such as sustainability, e-commerce, customization, and digital marketing to enhance brand visibility and consumer appeal. … Read more

Reebok Co-Founder Backs Syntilay’s New AI, 3D-Printed Shoe

Reebok Co-Founder Backs Syntilay's New AI, 3D-Printed Shoe

In 1958, Joe Foster co-founded Reebok and helped grow the company to a $4 billion valuation before leaving in 1991. (Adidas bought Reebok for $3.8 billion in 2005 before selling it in 2021.) Now the 89-year-old entrepreneur is helping launch a new high-tech shoe brand with fully 3D-printed slides, meaning they’re printed rather than assembled … Read more