Footwear news awards
The Footwear News Awards!
The Footwear News Awards are an annual event that recognizes excellence in the footwear industry. The awards ceremony is held in New York City and honors outstanding achievements in various categories, including design, marketing, and retail.
Here are some of the categories and winners from recent years:
Design Awards
- Best Women's Shoe: Jimmy Choo's "Romy" pump
- Best Men's Shoe: John Varvatos' "Studs" boot
- Best Children's Shoe: Stride Rite's "Keds" sneaker
Marketing Awards
- Best Marketing Campaign: UGG's "Feel the Comfort" campaign
- Best Social Media Campaign: Vans' "Customs" campaign
- Best Influencer Partnership: Converse's partnership with Kendall Jenner
Retail Awards
- Best Retailer: Nordstrom
- Best Specialty Retailer: DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)
- Best Online Retailer: Zappos
Other Awards
- Footwear Designer of the Year: Christian Louboutin
- Footwear Executive of the Year: Jim Calhoun, CEO of Skechers
- Hall of Fame Inductee: Stan Smith, tennis legend and designer
These awards are highly coveted in the footwear industry, and winning one is a significant achievement for any brand or individual. The awards ceremony is also a great opportunity for industry professionals to network and celebrate the best of the best in footwear.