"Nothing to do with Frank Lloyd Wright" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers discussed recently released trainers informed by Frank Lloyd Wright sketches. More
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Kith releases New Balance trainer informed by Frank Lloyd Wright sketches
Kith founder Ronnie Fieg has teamed up with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to release a New Balance sneaker that was informed by Wright's utopian Broadacre City sketches. More
Kim Jones creates "glass of cognac in sneaker form" for Hennessy
Dior artistic director Kim Jones has designed a bottle, decanter and pair of monochrome trainers for drinks brand Hennessy. More
Loewe releases grass-covered canvas trainers for spring
Fashion brand Loewe has released a pair of grassy sneakers covered in shaggy green raffia, an updated version of the grass-covered shoes revealed at its Spring Summer 2023 collection at Paris Fashion Week last year. More
Nissan's Kicks 327 looks like a giant drivable trainer
Automotive brand Nissan has collaborated with sportswear company New Balance to create the Kicks 327 – a car that resembles a trainer. More
Five standout 3D-printed shoes unveiled at Paris Fashion Week
With 3D-printed footwear all over the catwalks at Paris Fashion Week, we look at five of the most interesting from couture house Dior's smart derby shoe to Danish fashion brand Rains' chunky slip-on platform. More
Reebok and Botter unveil vibrant 3D-printed trainers informed by seashells
Models in the latest menswear show from Dutch brand Botter at Paris Fashion Week wore 3D-printed trainers with ridged soles, created in collaboration with sportswear company Reebok. More
Reebok unveils Eames trainers informed by "endearingly irregular" patina of fibreglass chairs
Sportswear brand Reebok and design studio Eames Office have released a trio of trainers that evoke the patina and colouring of the moulded-plastic chairs pioneered by Charles and Ray Eames. More
The Shoe Surgeon and Heineken unveil sneakers with beer-injected soles
Los Angeles designer The Shoe Surgeon has collaborated with Dutch beer brand Heineken to create the Heinekicks trainers, which have transparent soles filled with beer. More
HySpeed trainers by McLaren and Athletic Propulsion Labs take cues from supercar design
British car manufacturer McLaren has collaborated with American sportswear company Athletic Propulsion Labs to release a collection of trainers that reimagines the brand's supercars. More
Reebok launches first adaptive trainers for people with disabilities
Sportswear brand Reebok has unveiled Fit to Fit, a collection of adaptive trainers that can be easily put on and taken off, as part of the brand's move towards a more accessible footwear offering. More
Reebok recreates Eames Elephant as trainer
Sportswear brand Reebok has collaborated with Eames Office to release a collection of trainers that reimagines furniture and toys designed by Charles and Ray Eames. More
Nike takes steps towards circular design with glueless ISPA Link trainers
Sportswear brand Nike has unveiled ISPA Link, a collection of modular trainers that can be easily disassembled, as part of the brand's move towards a circular design economy. More
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Dezeen Debate newsletter features Giuseppe Zanotti's digital trainers
The latest edition of Dezeen Debate features Giuseppe Zanotti's digital Cobras trainers designed to be worn in the metaverse. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now! More
Giuseppe Zanotti releases snake-wrapped Cobras trainers in the metaverse
Luxury footwear brand Giuseppe Zanotti has released a digital edition of its Cobras trainers in the metaverse to coincide with Metaverse Fashion Week. More
Nike gets "metaverse-ready" with acquisition of virtual sneaker company RTFKT
Sportswear brand Nike has announced its acquisition of RTFKT, a digital design studio producing trainers and other collectibles that can be worn across different online environments. More
Reebok unveils Eames trainer collection
British sportswear brand Reebok has partnered with Eames Office to design a range of trainers informed by Charles and Ray Eames work and paintings. More
Effekt Footwear launches trainer made from 90 per cent recycled materials
Vienna-based footwear startup Effekt Footwear has made a trainer called Alchemy-X from 90 per cent recycled materials, including ocean plastic and waste from the fashion industry. More
Natural materials "lack investment and innovation" says Allbirds sustainability head
The race to tackle carbon emissions is being hampered by underinvestment in new plant-based materials, according to Hana Kajimura of Allbirds, which has launched a low-carbon trainer with Adidas. More
Design Museum curator picks five most innovative trainers from Sneakers Unboxed
The Design Museum's latest exhibition, Sneakers Unboxed, showcases the popular shoe as a design object. Curator Ligaya Salazar picks five exhibits that show how the trainer has been at the forefront of material and user innovation. More