Reebok blasted for releasing Alien Stomper trainers exclusively in male sizes
Reebok has been criticised for only releasing male sizes of the boot-like sneakers worn by actress Sigourney Weaver in 1986 sci-fi film Aliens. More
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Reebok to launch Sigourney Weaver's Alien Stomper trainers
Reebok has announced the release of the boot-like sneakers worn by Sigourney Weaver in 1986 sci-fi film Aliens. More
Shoes with motorised laces are "totally not a gimmick" says Nike's Tinker Hatfield
Self-tightening laces and zippers powered by tiny motors could help athletes avoid injury and make life easier for people with disabilities, according to Nike designer Tinker Hatfield. More
Under Armour becomes latest brand to experiment with 3D-printed trainers
American company Under Armour has joined the list of sportswear brands incorporating 3D printing into shoes with the launch of lattice-soled trainers designed to be suitable for any sport (+ slideshow). More
Nike unveils mud-resistant football boots and sweat-resistant kits
Sports brand Nike has debuted a new range of products, including a football boot with mud-proof soles and garments studded with tiny silicone fins to make athletes more aerodynamic (+ slideshow). More
Nike launches Back to the Future-style self-lacing shoes
Sportswear brand Nike has unveiled a pair of self-lacing trainers that automatically adjust to your foot when you put them on (+ movie). More
Nike uses Flyknit material to create lightest-ever Air Force 1 trainers
Sports brand Nike has updated its classic Air Force 1 high-top shoes, using its innovative Flyknit material to reduce the weight of the shoe by half (+ slideshow). More
Magnetic trainers recreate sensation of walking on the moon
New York startup Moonshine Crea's MoonWalker trainers use layers of magnets to replicate the feeling of walking in low-gravity environments. More
Digitsole presents Back to the Future-style self-lacing trainers
CES 2016: footwear company Digitsole's Smartshoes connect to the wearer's smartphone or smartwatch to warm cold feet, track footsteps, and lace themselves up like the Nike trainers worn in sci-fi film Back to the Future II. More
Adidas combines ocean plastic and 3D printing for eco-friendly trainers
Sports brand Adidas has created a concept trainer with an upper made using waste plastic filtered out of the oceans and a 3D-printed midsole created from recycled fishing nets. More
New Balance partners with Nervous System to design personalised 3D-printed trainer soles
Footwear brand New Balance has followed Adidas in developing 3D-printed midsoles that could be customised to suit the runner's individual pace. More
ShiftWear's trainers can be personalised with moving images at the touch of a button
Flexible screens are incorporated into ShiftWear's collection of trainers, allowing them to be customised with both still and moving images via an app. More
Alexander Taylor and Joachim de Callatay mill leather to create limited-edition shoe for Adidas
Designers Alexander Taylor and Joachim de Callatay have developed a special-edition version of German sports brand Adidas' Superstar trainer, featuring a seamless upper made from a single piece of leather (+ slideshow). More
Adidas to release laceless knitted football boots in 2016
German sports brand Adidas has unveiled the first image of its lace-free football boots, which are due to be released in 2016. More
Michael J Fox tries Nike's first pair of Back to the Future self-lacing shoes
Nike has celebrated Back to the Future day by presenting actor Michael J Fox with a pair of the self-lacing shoes he wore in the 1985 movie Back to the Future II. More
Adidas creates 3D-printed Futurecraft soles to mimic runners' footprints
German sports brand Adidas has unveiled a 3D-printed shoe sole that can be tailored to the exact contours of the wearer's feet. More
Movie shows features of Converse's redesigned Chuck Taylors
Converse has released a movie explaining the changes it has made to its classic Chuck Taylor All Star basketball sneakers, which have been redesigned for the first time in over 80 years. More
Today we like: trainers
It's been a big week for trainers: Converse has redesigned its classic Chuck Taylor All Star for the first time in almost 80 years while Zaha Hadid and Pharrell Williams have collaborated on a pair of Adidas shell toes (pictured). See all our stories about sneakers »
Converse unveils first redesign of classic Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers since the 1930s
Converse has redesigned its iconic canvas basketball shoe – the Chuck Taylor All Star – to appeal to a growing audience of non-sports-playing sneaker fans in the music, fashion, arts and design industries (+ slideshow). More
Zaha Hadid and Pharrell Williams team up to launch trainers for Adidas
Musician Pharrell Williams is a "huge fan" of architect Zaha Hadid, who he has collaborated with to design a pair of trainers as part of his collection for Adidas (+ movie). More