Nike Fit – an AR experience that recommends shoes based on size – is being launched by the sportswear giant in July 2019. With return rates in the US continuing to rise, Nike has found an antidote, recognizing shoe size nuances while giving people AR experiences to streamline their decisions.

Augmented reality offers huge potential for brands to integrate their products with consumers’ drive to blend their physical and digital selves. Yet brand adoption of AR remains low. What are the drivers feeding consumer engagement with AR and how can it be better adopted by brands?

Adidas has released a performance running shoe designed for a circular life – once worn out, the shoe is returned to Adidas where the materials will be used for new shoes. This move caters to people who are upping their sustainability efforts and want proactive ways to help brands do the same.

In just five years, Shoes of Prey customers have personalised over 10 million pairs of shoes, from ballet flats to gladiator heels, and annual revenue is nearing $10 million AUD. But what makes designing your own pair of snakeskin peep-toe wedges so appealing to Australian women?