Weekly Footwear & Leather News Roundup: Sep 21 – Sep 27, 2025]
Welcome to this week’s global footwear and leather industry update! Curated from top sources, we cover with minimalist AI visuals. Stay ahead in 2025 trends!
NikeSKIMS Debuts: First-Ever Collab Hits Sep 26 with Sporty Essentials
Nike’s trailblazing partnership with Skims launches a women’s athleisure line—seamless leggings, bras blending performance and comfort—driving footwear news 2025 buzz in sustainable activewear. Available online, it spotlights Kim Kardashian’s athleisure pivot amid Nike’s sports core refocus, potentially boosting Q4 sales by 5-7%
Adidas x Kith Fall 2025: Pogba & Dybala Front Football Pack
Ronnie Fieg’s Adidas Football drop features Pogba/Dybala-inspired jerseys and Predators in graphic prints—rivaling Puma in soccer footwear trends, wide release amps Europe’s club season hype for sustainable leather alternatives.
Skechers Goes Private: $9.4B 3G Capital Deal Closes, Eyes Efficiency Boost
Skechers USA’s blockbuster $9.4B buyout by 3G Capital finalizes Sep 12, delisting from NYSE to streamline global ops—key leather industry update for the #3 footwear giant, enabling tariff-proof supply chains and Asia expansion.
Puma Hali 1 “Opal” Lands: Tyrese Haliburton’s Sig Shoe Shines Sep 26
Puma unveils Haliburton’s iridescent signature sneaker with WavePlate tech—targeting $62B Asia footwear market, this on/off-court gem blends style and function in eco-friendly materials.
DIFLEX 2025 Opens in Dubai: 300+ Brands Spotlight Leather Innovation
Dubai expo (Sep 23-25) connects Mideast with Asia/EU for eco-tanning—countering Italy’s 7.5% export dip, key for leather industry updates.
World Footwear Yearbook 2025: Leather’s Share Dips to 25% Globally
APICCAPS flags vegan rise, but premium leather endures—India/Vietnam rebounds project $500B market, per footwear news 2025.
Puma Shares Retreat 4% Post-Takeover Buzz: Analysts Cool on Buyout
Sep 17 rally fades amid volatility—Q3 at €9.2B steady, despite geopolitical hits on leather supply.
India’s Leather Exports Jump 25% to $5.7B in FY24-25
GST cuts fuel non-leather surge, but US tariffs threaten—CLE targets $6.5B FY26 in Asia footwear exports dominance.
Week’s Edge: From NikeSkims’ sleek drops to India’s export leaps, sustainable leather footwear trends 2025 are heating up—minimalist designs rule the runway. Love the leather focus? Share in comments! If you need prompt tweaks. just say
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