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Like so many others, Daniel Arango saw opportunity in the early 2020s sneaker boom.
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A wave of new performance basketball sneakers featuring fresh designs has shoppers once again considering the category for fashion and not just for wear on the court.
Football boots, also known as soccer cleats, are becoming unlikely fashion statements in the US, a market dominated by basketball sneakers for decades.
The women’s sneaker market is growing alongside rising interest in women’s sports and casualised dress codes that prioritise comfort. Yet there’s more to addressing female sneaker shoppers than just releasing another trendy low-profile silhouette.
Mike Sykes is the Sports and Fashion Correspondent at the Business of Fashion. He is based in Washington, D.C. and is laser-focused on covering the sportswear world where it intersects with fashion, tech and more.
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