Footwear news awards 2018

The Footwear News Awards 2018! Here are the winners and nominees from that year:

Retailer of the Year

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

Designer of the Year

• Winner: Christian Louboutin
• Nominees:
  • Jimmy Choo
  • Stuart Weitzman
  • Vince Camuto
  • Giuseppe Zanotti

Brand of the Year

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

Sneaker of the Year

• Winner: Nike Air VaporMax
• Nominees:
  • Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2
  • Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II
  • New Balance 574
  • Vans Old Skool

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)
  • Aurora Sanchiz (Aurora Sanchiz)
  • Gabriela Perezutti (Gabriela Perezutti)

Industry Icon

• Winner: Stan Meyers (DSW)
• Nominees:
  • Jim Calhoun (Finish Line)
  • John Davidson (Foot Locker)
  • Mark Weber (Nordstrom)
  • Steve Rendle (Vans)

Innovator of the Year

• Winner: Fitbit
• Nominees:
  • Apple
  • Google
  • Nike
  • Under Armour

Sustainability Award

• Winner: Patagonia
• Nominees:
  • Everlane
  • H&M
  • Reebok
  • The North Face

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