Footwear news awards 2017

The Footwear News Awards 2017! Here are the winners and nominees from that year:

Retailer of the Year

• Winner: DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)
• Nominees:
  • Nordstrom
  • Foot Locker
  • Finish Line
  • Famous Footwear

Designer of the Year

• Winner: Stuart Weitzman
• Nominees:
  • Jimmy Choo
  • Christian Louboutin
  • Giuseppe Zanotti
  • Brian Atwood

Brand of the Year

• Winner: UGG
• Nominees:
  • Vans
  • Converse
  • New Balance
  • Skechers

Sneaker of the Year

• Winner: Adidas UltraBoost
• Nominees:
  • Nike Air Jordan XXXI
  • Vans Old Skool
  • Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II
  • New Balance 574

Accessory of the Year

• Winner: Kate Spade New York
• Nominees:
  • Coach
  • Michael Kors
  • Tory Burch
  • Rebecca Minkoff

Emerging Designer of the Year

• Winner: Gabriela Hearst
• Nominees:
  • Aurora James (Brother Vellies)
  • Aurora Lopez (Aurora Lopez)
  • Chris Gelinas (Chris Gelinas)
  • Sarah Staudinger (Staud)

Industry Icon

• Winner: Mickey Drexler (CEO, J.Crew Group)
• Nominees:
  • John Idol (CEO, Michael Kors Holdings)
  • Mark Parker (CEO, Nike)
  • Jim Calhoun (CEO, Skechers)
  • Blake Mycoskie (Founder, TOMS)

Innovator of the Year

• Winner: Fitbit
• Nominees:
  • Under Armour
  • Nike
  • Adidas
  • Reebok

Sustainability Award

• Winner: Patagonia
• Nominees:
  • People Tree
  • Reebok
  • Timberland
  • The North Face

These awards recognize excellence in the footwear industry, from retailers and designers to brands and innovators.