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Weekly Footwear & Leather News Roundup: Nov 8 – Nov 14, 2025
Expanding on prior coverage, deeper searches yielded two additional timely stories from this week, centered on COP30’s trade-climate intersections and a leather supply chain disruption in a key producing region. These bolster themes of sustainability advocacy and export challenges, bringing last week developments in a week dominated by environmental policy dialogues.
COP30 Urges Leather Reassessment
ICT, Leather Naturally, and COTANCE demand COP30 views leather as a sustainable by-product. They challenge flawed LCAs. Moreover, they highlight circular benefits.. READ MORE
India Launches Export Aid
India approves ₹25,000 crore package. It offers subsidies over six years. Leather and footwear gain priority. Thus, global competitiveness strengthens.. READ MORE
Detroit Upcycles Leather Waste
A new store turns scrap into bags. Local artisans thrive. Meanwhile, urban waste drops. Sustainability meets style in Michigan.. READ MORE
Indonesia’s Exports Defy Tariff Pressures
Indonesia’s footwear exports to the U.S. hit $2.06 billion in Jan–Sep 2025, up 18.07% YoY, with 15% growth forecast for 2026 via new Java-based factories despite U.S. tariff adjustments and global trade tensions. READ MORE
Stolen Footwear Cargo Recovered in Canada
Canadian police recover a hijacked truck carrying high-value footwear shipments in Cambridge, Ontario, underscoring logistics security risks and prompting tighter measures in North American distribution networks amid rising cargo theft concerns. READ MORE
Australian Footwear Event Gathers Momentum
The Footwear and Leather Show Australia (Nov 18–20, Melbourne) draws over 900 exhibitors, focusing on innovative materials and supply chain partnerships to strengthen Asia-Pacific post-tariff resilience and foster regional collaboration. READ MORE
Trade Tools Advance Climate Goals at COP30
Governments leverage trade measures like border carbon adjustments and deforestation-free import rules at COP30 to promote climate ambitions, protect industries from unfair competition, and support sustainable transitions in sectors including leather and footwear. READ MORE
Pakistan Floods Disrupt Leather Exports
Severe flooding in Punjab province has halted operations at multiple tanneries and footwear units, threatening $500 million in annual leather exports and exacerbating global supply shortages for European and U.S. buyers amid climate risks. READ MORE
On Raises Annual Sales Guidance Again
On Holding has increased its 2025 net sales forecast to CHF 2.98 billion for the third time this year, citing very strong demand for its premium running and lifestyle footwear despite recent price hikes. Gross margin guidance was also raised to 62.5%, as the brand sees sustained full-price purchases from affluent customers. READ MORE
Under Armour, Curry Brand Split Confirmed
Under Armour and NBA star Stephen Curry are ending their decade-plus partnership. Curry Brand will become independent, with the final Under Armour x Curry 13 shoe launching in February 2026. The separation is part of a broader restructuring that includes an additional US$95 million in charges. READ MORE
UA Expands Restructuring Plan
Under Armour announced that its restructuring plan for fiscal 2025 will include an additional US$95 million in charges, as the company seeks to streamline operations. The expanded plan includes the Curry Brand separation, contract terminations, and asset impairments, with substantial completion expected by end of fiscal 2026 . READ MORE
Leather Goods Sector Hit by U.S. Tariff Pressure
The newly imposed U.S. tariffs are significantly affecting India’s labor-intensive exports, including leather goods. The steep duties are triggering deeper government support efforts and could reshape the Indian leather export landscape, forcing companies to find new markets or absorb cost pressure. READ MORE
Conclusion
This fuller compilation captures a sector increasingly intertwined with climate policy and regional disruptions, with COP30 emerging as a pivotal forum. Looking ahead, these dynamics may accelerate shifts toward resilient, low-emission supply chains, potentially easing tariff strains through international cooperation.
Stay tuned to FootwearEdge for next week’s updates on global footwear and leather industry trends.
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