adidas and Fear of God Athletics have officially dropped the highly-anticipated seasonal collection that includes the buzzed-about Basketball II Sneakers in a rich chocolate colorway. Introducing a new seasonal capsule of essential, sports-focused footwear, the adidas sub-brand continues to push boundaries — much like founder Jerry Lorenzo promised.

Earlier this year, Lorenzo mentioned that his collaborative label with adidas had more sneakers on the way, including a revamped pair of basketball shoes that put performance at the forefront. And while the original silhouette faced some on-court critiques, the Basketball II builds on what it started and progresses with intention; they’re allegedly much lighter and far more supportive, but still every bit as sleek as the initial design that debuted in late 2023 at the Hollywood Bowl show.

The latest spawn from these two iconic brands comes in both high- and mid-top silhouettes. Both pairs have three striking stripes and uppers doused in a muted shade named “Night Brown,” then placed atop grippy outsoles with a multi-directional traction pattern fit for the hardwood. As a finishing touch, each feature co-branding at the heel. Long-term ankle protection aside, a noteworthy difference between each design is the high-top’s collar strap for extra support.

And, if the adidas Fear of God Athletics sneakers already looks familiar to any basketball fans, that’s because they’ve already made their NBA debut. Lakers guard Gabe Vincent has been rocking them on-court all season long, so rest assured knowing your feet are in good hands if the pros are rocking this night in and night out.

Best of all, the latest sneakers from adidas and Fear of God are accompanied by a whole new capsule, highlighted by the Suede Fleece lineup’s enviously soft feel and sturdy, double-knit construction. Pieces in this collection include a mock-neck, half-zip, hoodie, and track jacket, as well as pairs of relaxed-fitting pants and shorts that compose a whole fit. No matter which combination you opt for, you’ll stay active and comfortable from the neck down.

Try to secure pieces from the upcoming Fear of God Athletics collection when it drops on December 6th, with the Basketball II available starting from $180.

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Kate Middleton attended her annual “Together At Christmas” carol service held at Westminster Abbey tonight in London.

The event was a family affair as Kate was joined by her husband Prince William, Prince of Wales and her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. This is one of a handful of appearances the Princess has made since the reveal of her cancer diagnosis at the beginning of 2024.

Dipping into one of her favorite styles for the fall and winter seasons, the Princess popped into a pair of black suede booties. The footwear pick included inky black textural suede uppers that transitioned into pointed toes and thin 3 to 4-inch stiletto heels.

Kate’s pick is similar to her favorite Aquatalia Rhumba or Stuart Weitzman Zipkin boots she’s opted for in the past. Formal or casual, rain or shine, Middleton and much of the royal family are suede people through and through, and it’s not hard to see why. Suede styles are unique in texture and endlessly versatile.

Paired with her black booties, Kate went the colorful route in a lengthy bright red wool coat fixed with black button closures and a large bow fixture on the bodice between the lapels. The coat was layered overtop what appeared to be a red, green and white plaid and houndstooth maxi skirt and a black long sleeve of some kind.

Kate can often be found wearing pointed-toe pumps from Emmy London, Jimmy Choo and Stuart Weitzman, among others. However, her go-to style is Gianvito Rossi’s 105 pumps. In addition to her royal rotation of heels, the duchess also wears affordable sneakers from New Balance, Adidas, Superga and Zara on and off duty.

The annual carol service is spearheaded by the Princess and supported by The Royal Foundation. The event offers a chance to pause and reflect on the profound values of love, compassion and the vital connections we share.

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Todd Snyder and New Balance continue their long-standing collaboration with the introduction of the 574 Legacy “Parchment & Pine” pack.

According to the menswear designer, the new styles are a “rugged luxe reimagining of one of New Balance’s most iconic silhouettes.”

Designed by Snyder with hues inspired by the holiday season, this new sneaker capsule is crafted with premium materials, and features a mix of clean leather and hairy suede uppers, complemented by a hairy suede “N” logo on the lateral sides. Other details include a lightweight EVA foam cushioning in the midsole and heel, as well as ENCAP midsole cushioning supported by a durable polyurethane rim.

When creating this pack, Snyder noted he was inspired by New York City’s Flower District during the holiday season. The “Pine” colorway is a deep evergreen, reminiscent of lush holiday foliage and freshly trimmed branches. While the “Parchment” colorway is a soft brown tone with a matte finish, evoking the parchment paper used to wrap trimmings.

Originally introduced in 1988, the 574 Legacy aims to preserve the timeless appeal of the iconic 574 sneaker model.

This latest collaboration comes as Snyder continues to release must-have shoe tie-ups. In June, Snyder teamed with gardening experts Gardenheir on a 12-piece capsule collection that ranges from clogs to smocks. The capsule features two made-in-Italy shoe styles – the aforementioned gardening clog and a leather fisherman sandal.

In May, Snyder joined forces with Sperry to update the footwear brand’s signature Authentic Original boat shoe. Dubbed the “Sperry x Todd Snyder Authentic Original,” the collaborative style boasts a luxe suede upper sourced from Charles F. Stead & Co. in Leeds, UK. 

These collabs also come as Snyder launched his first-ever mainline shoe style – the Tuscan Court sneaker – in August 2023.

As for New Balance, the brand just took home the Company of the Year award at the 2024 FNAAs on Wednesday night. Presented by Olympian Gabby Thomas and accepted by New Balance chief executive officer Joe Preston, the company couldn’t miss in 2024.

“The teamwork that is exhibited across our company is the key reason why we are here tonight,” Preston said at Wednesday’s event in NYC. “It’s a fearlessly independent mindset that we operate from being privately held that we think allows us that opportunity.”

The Todd Snyder and New Balance’s 574 Legacy “Parchment & Pine” pack retails for $120 and is now available for purchase exclusively at Todd Snyder shops and on Toddsnyder.com.

Meghan Markle was out last night in support of her friend Tyler Perry, who was honored at The Paley Gala in Los Angeles on Dec. 4.

Markle selected a strapless black gown for the occasion. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline, a form-fitting bodice and a flowing skirt with a slit allowing for leg-baring moments. The garment also featured a long train trailing the floor, creating an extra sense of formal elegance. A dazzling single-strand diamond necklace rested above her collarbone in a rounded shape while her hair was tied back with wisps in front.

Markle stepped into a pair of classic heels to elevate her look and create a cohesive aesthetic. The “Suits” star is likely wearing the Stuart Weitzman “Nudistsong” strappy sandal in black, which retails for $475. She is known to have a series of designer heels on rotation and previously wore this design while in New Zealand in October 2018. She also wore them for the Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Totem’ premiere in London in January 2019.

Keeping things chicly minimalist, the shoes featured a horizontal strap across the toes and another slender piece of fabric encircling the ankle. This simplistic design was boosted by a tall stiletto heel. This type of silhouette can also be found from Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren and more labels.

Markle is no stranger to a heel, whether its a Jimmy Choo kitten heel or a Manolo Blahnik pump. She is also a fan of Aquazzura, having worn multiple styles from the brand headed up by Edgardo Osorio, who received the Designer of the Year award on Dec. 4 at the 38th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards.

Tyler Perry was honored at the gala the day after the premiere of his latest film “The Six Triple Eight,” which stars Kerry Washington.

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A$AP Rocky delivered some of the best one-liners of the night as he accepted his Collaboration of the Year award for his work with Puma at the 2024 FNAAs on Wednesday.

“Yo, this is nuts,” Rocky said as he accepted his award from Emory Jones of Roc Nation. “You know, initially I just wanted to come up here and just talk a lot of sh*t, you know, about how lit and how handsome I am. How we the best. But honestly, I’m very humbled by this whole experience, honestly, and I would rather just say some shit from the heart that is genuine.”

The “Fashion Killa” rapper went on to acknowledge his partner Rihanna, who was also in the room Wednesday night. “Honestly, this is just like one of the best accomplishments ever,” he said. You know, I was inspired. I saw my lady receive this thing almost a decade ago. Like she inspires me a lot.”

“But besides that, you know, the thought of me being with Puma and making collaborations is a gift. I mean, I didn’t even think that was really possible. And look at us now, you know what I’m saying? It was always just like, it just felt like it was something missing in the market. And it was me, I was missing,” Rocky joked. “Even the brands that still haven’t paid me yet, I influence y’all whole sh*t, your whole catalog. I’m on your mood board. Talk about it.”

And in what was one of the evening’s most exciting moments, the rapper asked his whole crew – including Rihanna and Puma Group chief executive officer Arne Freundt – to join him on stage.

“I just want to take this moment out to thank the North American team at Puma, who [are] killing sh*t right now, we did that,” Rocky said on Wednesday night. “And I want y’all to come up here and accept this with me right now. Bring your asses up on stage.”

Rocky went on to acknowledge Freundt and his support in their ongoing partnership. “I want to point out how this man has transformed Puma in North America as CEO,” Rocky added. “I mean, just think about it, his influence alone, especially my journey. I think we got into this company together around the same time, roughly. And I mean, look at the change. And I just want to thank you all. Thank you for the opportunity.”

Since Rocky joined Puma late last year as the creative director for the brand’s F1 partnership, the rapper has incorporated motorsport design elements across all of his offerings. And with the rising popularity of F1 in the U.S., the timing of this buzzy partnership couldn’t be better.

In a series of releases this year, A$AP Rocky and Puma delivered multiple sell-out distressed versions of the Inhale sneaker and a highly imaginative, 3D-printed edition of the Mostro shoe. The music star’s latest collection featured night racing-inspired black and green colorways of the Inhale and Mostro yet again.

For 38 years, the annual FN Achievement Awards — often called the “Shoe Oscars” — have celebrated the style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans. The 2024 event is supported by sponsors Listrak, Marc Fisher, Nordstrom and Vibram.

On, the iconic sportswear company behind many of the most influential athletic sneakers in the world, received the honor of being named Brand of the Year at FNAA 2024. 

The award was presented by Law Roach, who introduced the company by saying, “I know what you guys are saying,” the legendary designer told the crowd. “Why is the glamorous Law Roach here—someone who has never run a marathon and doesn’t plan to—presenting an award to a sportswear brand? Here is the thing, we have more in common than what you might think,” Roach stated, adding, “The first and most obvious is Zendaya, my muse who is now their brand partner as they have been creating inspiring campaigns that bring together community movement and storytelling.” 

“Secondly, we both believe in challenging the status quo. On started with their founders having a wild idea for a running shoe that just didn’t look different, but felt different as well. Everyone told them that it would never work, and they proved everyone wrong.”

Accepting the award on On’s behalf was Sean Damian Tucker, Head of Marketing for their North American region. “This is for the entire team around the globe,” Tucker exclaimed. “It’s their passion, their dedication and their commitment that makes moments like these possible.I’d also like to thank our partners, the community and the people who support and continue to believe in us. You keep inspiring us to push the bounds of what’s possible.”

“And lastly, we’d like to thank the great Footwear News for hosting us and for honoring us, So to everyone in the room, here’s to a successful 2025!”

For 38 years, the annual FN Achievement Awards — often called the “Shoe Oscars” — have celebrated the style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans. The 2024 event is supported by sponsors Listrak, Marc Fisher, Nordstrom and Vibram.

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Though he’s made most of his name crafting some of the most iconic looks, image architect and author Law Roach has been getting off quite a few fits on his own. On Wednesday night, the owner of the relaunched School of Style company attended the 2024 FN Achievement Awards in New York to present an award to On. For it, he wore a custom double-breasted black suit with the letters WIP going down the front and an emerald ring.

For shoes, Roach chose a pair of white sneakers from On. The lace-up styles appeared to be the same shoes worn by Sean Damian Tucker, the company’s North America head of marketing. The are likely the company’s court sneaker, the Roger silhouette. Roach’s suit was likely a reference to the acronym for Work In Progress. It could be a reference to his career which is currently in a transition phase.

Roach’s footwear style is eclectic. He goes from heeled platform pumps like the gold Valentino pair he wore in a cover story for The Hollywood Reporter to metal-tipped cowboy boots that he wore to the U.S. Open and even demure velvet booties like the ones he chose for the LACMA Art+Film Gala. Last year. he notably retired from his decade-long career as a celebrity stylist, electing only to work with choice clients like Zendaya and Celine Dion while fashioning himself into more of a public facing celebrity. Since then though, he’s had a major impact in the footwear space: around the release of Zendaya’s “Challengers” film, Roach styled the actress in a series of white Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, giving interviews about the shoe. In the surrounding time search results for the shoe spiked on Google.

In addition, Roach was one of the creative forces behind Zendaya’s campaign with On. The version that was released in October racked up $1.7 million in Media Impact Value over the span of 48 hours according to Launchmetrics. This was after the June campaign brought in some $3.5 million in Media Impact Value.

At the 38th annual FN Achievement Awards, On was honored with the Brand of the Year award. The Swiss athletic brand continues its strong standing in the ultra-competitive running market, growing global sales 24 percent in the first half of this year to 1.08 billion Swiss francs (or $1.24 billion at current exchange). And its already red-hot fashion cred got an additional boost this year from its collaboration with Loewe as well as the Zendaya partnership.

In 2021, Roach was honored at the FN Achievement Awards as the Style Influencer of the Year. “I just really want us to love each other, to keep loving each other, to keep being there for each other,” he said in an emotional speech. “And no matter what color you are, where you come from and you know how successful you are. At the end of the day, we are all we have.”

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An icon has arrived.

Martha Stewart graced the red carpet at the 38th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards. The tastemaker is the recipient of the 2024 Icon Award. Stewart glittered in gold as she posed on the red carpet alongside the likes of Kenneth Cole for the awards show held at Cipriani South Street in New York tonight.

Repping her ever-popular collaboration with Skechers, the television personality slipped into an ultra-cozy pair of her Pier-Lite My Reflection wedges in a “Mocha” colorway. Retailing for $75 via the brand’s website, the footwear style includes Skechers‘ breathable patented Stretch Fit mesh knit uppers adorned with eye-catching rhinestones throughout. The lofty wedge midsole provided drama and comfort.

Stewart first collaborated with Skechers back in 2023. The pair released a capsule collection titled “A Day in the Life of Martha.” The collection included wearable sandals, slides and Skechers’ ever-popular slip-ins.

Shining bright, Stewart was red carpet-ready in a gilded look. Her high-shine ensemble consisted of a long ornate metallic gold jacket embossed with a geometric print. Her jacket was layered over top of a muted gold sequin sweater and coordinating metallic gold trousers.

Stewart is known to keep things exciting when it comes to footwear. She loves to elevate an outfit with a peep-toe platform from Robert Clergerie, for example, having worn many iterations of the style. She selected them to wear to the FNAAs in 2023 as well, when she took the stage to present Michael Greenberg, co-founder and president of Skechers, with the Person of the Year award. She was joined on stage by surprise guest Snoop Dogg; the longtime friends both serve as Skechers partners.

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Rita Ora was pulling out the looks for the British Fashion Council’s 2024 Fashion Awards on Monday in London. After turning up on the red carpet wearing a massively oversized suit, a wrist full of chunky gold bracelets and newly blonde hair, she swapped her look for the after party.

For her second ensemble she put on a colorful dress featuring graphic comic book-like artwork and two massive sheer mesh panels over her chest. She layered a chunky, weather appropriate fuzzy black jacket over top and carries a small black quilted bag.

For shoes, Ora held it down for the ever growing cult of the Marc Jacobs Kiki boot. The version she wore was a smooth leather iteration featuring 11 buckles. This meant the shoe climbed up her ankle, and to the tops of her calves, affixed via the tiny Mary Jane-esque buckles. It also contains a zip up the side for ease.

The Kiki boot notably includes a chunky platform and thick sculpted heel. In ways it is Marc Jacob’s version of a go go boot. Though it is often worn with tall socks, the decision to wear it without visible socks puts Ora’s leg tattoos on display.

As a result of the platform, the Marc Jacobs Kiki knee-high boot has the ability to add six inches on to the wearer’s height. The shoe was first introduced in 2016 and has been seen in patent iterations, croc-embossed fabrications, satin, as well as in a shorter bootie style. Over the years it’s been worn by a variety of celebrities including Nicky Hilton, Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj, Julia Fox, FKA Twigs, Cardi B, Cynthia Erivo and many more.

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Following weeks of wearing show-stopping gowns on the “Wicked” press tour, Cynthia Erivo opted for a much more casual look at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center in New York City last night.

The actress, who participated in a special conversation about the highly-anticipated film, donned a chic menswear look for the occasion. She wore a long black Thom Browne coat featuring a beaded trim on the lapels. Underneath, wore another coat, an olive green wool jacket that added a touch of contrast, and a classic white collared shirt buttoned up to the neck with a loose black skinny tie.

On the bottom, she styled slouchy black leather pants boasting silver zippers, cargo pockets, and buckles with pointy black leather ankle boots. Erivo’s boots were eye-catching Christian Louboutin style dubbed the “Womenphis Pic Booty.” Crafted in smooth Nappa leather, the model delivers a Western-inspired look thanks to a chunky silver buckle at the vamp and features bold silver metal spikes on the pointed toes and heel counters. The skinny, 3.9-inch stiletto heel coated in silver completes the statement look. You can pick up the exact boots for $4,995 on harrods.com.

Throughout the “Wicked” promotional tour, the Tony winner showcased a number of glamorous looks on and off the red carpet. Notably, she has been working with in-demand stylist Jason Bolden, whose other celebrity clients include Nicole Kidman, Kasey Musgraves, Gabrielle Union, and Cara Delevingne.

For the final premiere of “Wicked” in London on Nov. 18, Erivo once again paid homage to her role as Elphaba from the iconic Broadway production. She wore a fantastical design courtesy of Schiaparelli’s fall 2024 haute couture collection. The dramatic ensemble included a black ball gown, fingerless black velvet opera gloves, a velvet feathered cap, dazzling De Beers jewels, and black satin platform pumps.

Ahead, scroll through the gallery to discover the most stylish shoes at the Los Angeles “Wicked” premiere.

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