Footwear news awards 2019

The Footwear News Awards 2019! Here are the winners and nominees from that year:

Retailer of the Year

• Winner: DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)
• Nominees:
  • Amazon
  • Foot Locker
  • Nordstrom
  • Zappos

Designer of the Year

• Winner: Christian Louboutin
• Nominees:
  • Jimmy Choo
  • Manolo Blahnik
  • Prada
  • Valentino

Brand of the Year

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

Sneaker of the Year

• Winner: Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2
• Nominees:
  • Air Jordan 33
  • Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Pro
  • New Balance 550
  • Vans Old Skool

Accessory of the Year

• Winner: Fossil Grant Watch
• Nominees:
  • Kate Spade Cameron Street Watch
  • Michael Kors Runway Watch
  • Skagen Ancher Watch
  • Swatch Sistem51 Watch

Innovator of the Year

• Winner: Nike
• Nominees:
  • Adidas
  • Converse
  • New Balance
  • Under Armour

Sustainability Award

• Winner: Patagonia
• Nominees:
  • Adidas
  • Columbia Sportswear
  • The North Face
  • Timberland

Emerging Designer of the Year

• Winner: Gabriela Hearst
• Nominees:
  • Aurora James (Brother Vellies)
  • Gabriela Perezutti (Gabriela Hearst)
  • Jonathan Cohen (Jonathan Cohen)
  • Sergio Rossi (Sergio Rossi)

Industry Icon

• Winner: Stan Meyers (DSW)
• Nominees:
  • Andy Cohen (Cohen's Fashion Optical)
  • David Dyer (DSW)
  • Jim Calhoun (DSW)
  • Steve Rendle (Vans)

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