OPTIMIST is the sneaker inspired by the nautical world. Its clean and contemporary aesthetic hides a technical and functional soul. The upper combines premium suede and technical Ripstop, materials chosen to offer softness and protection without sacrificing lightness and resistance even in the most dynamic conditions. The elastic lace with stopper makes it easy and practical to put on, while the silver-finish eyelets add a distinctive nautical touch. Completing the shoe is the high-grip Vibram rubber sole, which guarantees performance and safety on any surface.

DECK, on the other hand, is a new interpretation of a timeless icon, the classic boat shoe, combining the elegance of the nautical world with a modern, technical and functional soul. Inspired by the deck of a boat, the shoe features a sophisticated upper that blends premium suede and technical Ripstop: a combination of softness and resistance, traditional craftsmanship and technology. The double laces are reminiscent of mooring ropes, while the silver-finish eyelets add a touch of contemporary sparkle. The Vibram rubber sole, designed exclusively to guarantee grip and traction on even the most treacherous surfaces, makes all the difference.

The footwear brand, founded in 1885 in the Marche region, has successfully combined traditional “handmade” craftsmanship with the use of the most advanced technologies, while maintaining the excellent quality of Made in Italy. At Milan Fashion Week, it presented its new collection for next summer. SS26 brings to the fore a constant dialogue between continuity and innovation, where classic shapes intertwine with sporty accents that reinterpret the codes of style. The collection experiments and dares, introducing models that combine fine materials, precious details and colour contrasts, designed to accompany both everyday life and more sophisticated occasions with natural ease.

The collection features slingbacks made contemporary by exotic textures, jewelled sabots enriched with new colour shades and feminine models that enhance the season with bright colours and bold accents. A special addition to the collection is a women’s sandal built on the sole of a heeled moccasin, taken from the SS 2003 archives and reinterpreted with a contemporary twist.

Miurakami footwear is born from a creative obsession: to create a shoe that you wear and don’t feel, but that you never want to take off. The brand’s mission is to create a “feeling of comfortable beauty” through the use of high-quality materials that fit like a second skin, seams designed to be unnoticeable, and lines that hug the foot as if they were born with it. Like a glove.

Even the concept of luxury footwear is changing: no longer something to show off, but rather something to feel. For those seeking silent perfection. For those who recognise that you don’t need to shout to get noticed. It is for those seeking a balance between Eastern simplicity and Western excess.  ‘Miurakami designs the sensation of walking in weightless comfort, with the certainty of belonging to something that goes beyond fashion.’

The “noble art” of boxing meets the craftsmanship excellence of Made in Italy in the collaboration between Acquasparta and Danger Promotion, to support Italian boxing and accompany the return of a world title to Milan by 2026. A synergy that unites two seemingly distant worlds, but linked by the same values: dedication, precision and passion. Values that have always guided Acquasparta in the creation of its footwear, the result of a rigorously artisanal process and entirely Made in Italy.

The big boxing event took place on 3 October at the Centro Pavesi in Milan, when Alessio Lorusso regained the international title by winning the IBO Continental title, the penultimate step before the world title. The same event also featured the highly anticipated match between Negroni and Aceto, won by the former by KO in the first round, claiming the WPBF Mediterranean title.

The Art Of Comfort is the philosophy behind the new Zebzag collections – Laceless and Rigger – which emphasises that comfort is not just a matter of softness and necessity, but a way of living every day with style and personality.

The first, laceless, is the Zebzag boot without laces. Inspired by the 1460 boot, which marked the history of Dr. Martens, with some design changes to create a very soft silhouette. As the name suggests, the Zebzag laceless boot is easy to wear while maintaining the aesthetics of a lace-up shoe. The boot is wrapped in soft Wyoming leather for a look that appears worn even when new. The rear loop with the brand’s logo in black and yellow seals the iconicity of Dr. Martens.

The Zebzag Rigger boot, on the other hand, has a slightly lower fit that reaches the ankle. Inspired by industrial silhouettes, it has been redesigned to adhere to an idea of even softer comfort to make you feel at home. Again, the fit is laceless, the boot has double tongues and is marked by stitching on the upper. The Rigger boot is available in soft black Wyoming leather or water-resistant milled nubuck.

Born from the vision of Shalf Group, a start-up founded by Franco Salvatelli, the brand promotes values of Positivity, Naturalness, Movement and Pure Evolution. These values are also embodied by the new BB0524 Balancing Shoes model, presented during Milan Fashion Week with a cocktail experience hosted by campaign ambassador Bruno Vanzan, who entertained guests with his flair and personalised drinks, as well as recounting his first-hand experience with the sneaker, the result of a collaboration between BBACK and his mixology academy.

The new BB0524 model pushes the boundaries of BBACK innovation even further by integrating aesthetic and technological features such as the Critical Balance® sole with high elasticity, the lightweight and durable Ripstop Fabric upper and the new Heel Shank. The design is minimalist but striking, with distinctive features that emphasise its identity, such as the scratch (“Grit”) on the sole, a visual icon of the brand, and the fluorescent green colour, the signature of ProDynamic® technology.

‘The arrival of the women’s collection allows us to further expand our offering in the sector, embodying the iconic style of Ambitious to the fullest,’ says Pedro Lopes, Brand Manager at Ambitious. ‘Beyond is our vision of a summer made of lightness, movement and character. We combine nostalgic references with contemporary technical solutions to create versatile models, designed for today’s everyday life without sacrificing elegance.’

The new Beyond collection consolidates the expansion of the women’s line with dedicated styling ranging from minimalist loafers to high-performance trainers, such as models featuring Michelin® soles, while preserving the brand’s signature style and design. Comfort is guaranteed by EVA components and technical details and finishes that ensure stability and flexibility over time, while carefully selected premium materials, certified leathers, high-performance fabrics and handcrafted finishes express Ambitious’ high quality standards.