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20 Years Later, the UNDEFEATED x Air Jordan 4 Is Back for This Week's Best Footwear Drops
20 Years Later, the UNDEFEATED x Air Jordan 4 Is Back for This Week's Best Footwear Drops

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time6 hours ago

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20 Years Later, the UNDEFEATED x Air Jordan 4 Is Back for This Week's Best Footwear Drops

July is coming to a close and fall creeps nearer by the second. Footwear brands have already started to trickle out product for the upcoming season, with this week's lineup ofNew Balance,Nike,Jordan Brand,HOKA,ASICS, andANTAsneakers including a few autumn-ready looks. Before we dive into the 10 most important sneaker drops of the week, let's look back at which headlines caught our eye last week. A thirdWORKSOUTx Nike Air Max 95 popped up, indicating that the duo has more on the way for this year. Another partnership that is being reprised soon isCav Emptx Nike, with the former teasing three takes on the Air Max Dn8 in its Fall/Winter 2025 lookbook. The Swoosh also has a project withBronx Girls Skateon the way, utilizing the SB Dunk Low as the duo's canvas. For Jordan Brand, an official look atZion Williamson'sAir Jordan 1 Low OG 'Voodoo Alternate' excited sneakerheads while an Air Jordan 3'EYBL'preview highlights a pair that will likely elude collectors for eons. adidas made noise with a complete set of images highlighting its newJellyfishsneaker, made in collaboration with Pharrell. It also had anotherCLOT-designedSuperstar pop up, introducing a new 'Patchwork' colorway. New Balance's latest campaign comes fromThe Whitaker Group, which has assembled takes on the MADE in USA 990v4 and 998 sneakers. Meanwhile,JJJJoundand Salomon officially announced their XT-6 Kremeand Crocs complete the news round-up with their glazed Classic Clog that drops next week. Now that you're up to date with what's been going down in the footwear world, let's take a look at what to expect this week, starting with the in-line launch of an anticipated model from New Balance. After you complete your walkthrough,be sure to hit up HBX to check out shoes that are available now. Release Date:July 30Release Price:$110 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:The New Balance 204L is one of several new silhouettes from the American sportswear brand that is making noise this year. The low-profile shoe has drawn comparisons to the brand's Miu Miu collaborations while coming in at a retail price of under one tenth of its luxury counterpart. It debuted earlier this month via a three-colorway Kith collaboration and is now ready for its in-line launch with this 'Mushroom' pair. A soft suede build sees brown paired with off-white at the laces and lining. Release Date:July 30Release Price:$135 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:The Nike Total 90 III has stood out this year since it made its grand return and it's now suiting up in 'Fir' and 'Pearl White.' Both feature a cracked leather upper with the former seeing the football shoe begin in forest green. From there, white detailing and a gum sole complete the fall-ready composition. As for its 'Pearl White' sibling, a pinkish-white adorns the upper as chocolate brown detailing and a dark brown sole round things out. Release Date:July 30Release Price:$160 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:The New Balance 1906L is another design that continues to make waves this year and has its own duo of colorways en route to shelves this week. Pictured first is the 'Bisque' look that sees the notorious sneaker loafer covered in various off-white hues while black adds contrast via the outsole. The 'Woodland' pair dons a similar approach, weaving various shades of olive green together harmoniously while black joins at the bottommost layer. Release Date:July 31Release Price:$120 USD to $160 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:Tyrese Maxey has quickly cemented himself as a franchise player for the Philadelphia 76ers. Celebrating his ascent, New Balance has teamed up with the young guard for a two-pack of comic book-inspired sneakers. Both the 1906R and Hesi Low v2 feature light blue and purple alongside thematic graphics spread across the sockliner. By utilizing the Hesi Low v2 and 1906R, New Balance has created looks that are ready for on-court action and the streets respectively. Release Date:July 31Release Price:$185 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:While Jordan Brand stepped into the future with the Air Jordan 40 this month, it continues to pay homage to the past as well. The Air Jordan 1, celebrating the completion of its fourth decade on the market, has been the subject of countless launches this year. Adding to its celebration of the anniversary is a new 'Self-Expression' theme that graces the OG high-top shape. Its black upper is unassuming at first sight, however, with wear it reveals a myriad of bright colors that rest beneath the initial layer of paint. This feature, which we previously saw the model utilize with Lance Mountain's beloved two-pack from 2014, offers ample room for customization. Release Date:July 31Release Price:$165 USDWhere to Buy:SupervsnandHOKAWhy You Should Cop:The Gavin Mathieu-led Supervsn is ready to drop its first sneaker collaboration to date, teaming up with HOKA. Three colorways have been created by the newly-formed duo, including the rarest HOKA shoe to date. 'Mantis Green' and 'Neon Gold' shift from yellow to green and orange respectively while 'Ice Grey' sticks to a white and off-white palette. Each pair also features co-branding via the lateral tag, heel, and sockliner. The rarest of the three is the 'Neon Gold' colorway, which is limited to a mere 99 pairs. Release Date:August 2Release Price:$230 USDWhere to Buy:UNDEFEATEDWhy You Should Cop:Back in 2005, UNDEFEATED made history by introducing the first Jordan Brand collaboration: the UNDEFEATED x Air Jordan 4. Limited to just 72 pairs, the rare shoe has held a special place in sneaker history since then, fetching tens of thousands of dollars per pair on the secondhand market. 20 years later, the shoe is officially back. Its military green and black go back and forth while orange hits the removable tongue patch's Jumpman logo and the Air unit. One key change has been made for the retail pairs this time, the Jumpman branding found on the heel of the 2005 pair has been swapped for a Nike Air hit. Release Date:August 2Release Price:$210 USDWhere to Buy:ASICSWhy You Should Cop:A global launch of the Above The Clouds x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360 I is also set to take place this week. The shoes released exclusively via the Australian boutique last week, serving as a departure from the duo's various GT-2160 team-ups. The sleek runner has been presented in 'Soft Yellow' with a silver toe overlay as 'Brisket Red' and 'Black' back the two looks respectively. Release Date:August 2Release Price:$215 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:At last, we have our first Air Jordan 10 release of the year. The sneaker is set to return in its 'Steel' colorway, revisiting its original detailing. A white tumbled leather upper combines with black leather and gray stripes to recreate the upper. It notably sports the toe cap overlay of its 1994 predecessor as well. Final details include black Jumpman branding at the heel and a black and gray outsole that features callouts to some of Jordan's first achievements in his illustrious career. Release Date:August 2Release Price:$125 USDWhere to Buy:ANTAWhy You Should Cop:Completing our lineup this week is the latest launch from Kyrie Irving and ANTA. While the two moved on to the ANTA KAI 2 earlier this year, the tassel-equipped Chief Hélà version of the ANTA KAI 1 is back for more action. Previewed during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game by Brittney Sykes, this new 'Crown Jewel' colorway of the shoe combines a dark purple with earth tones throughout.

Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Surges 14.66% on Impressive Income
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Surges 14.66% on Impressive Income

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timea day ago

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Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Surges 14.66% on Impressive Income

We recently published . Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) is one of the biggest performers recently. Shares of Deckers Outdoor rallied by 14.66 percent week-on-week, from $101.91 to $116.85 last Friday, following an impressive earnings performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Last week, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) announced that its net income increased by 20.2 percent to $139 million in the first quarter of fiscal year ending June 30, from $115.6 million in the same period last year. Net sales also jumped by 16.8 percent to $964 million from $825 million. In terms of net sales by brand, HOKA contributed $653.1 million, while UGG contributed $265.1 million. The balance was attributed to sales from other brands in its portfolio. Karramba Production/ Looking ahead, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) said that it was targeting to hit between $1.38 billion and $1.42 billion in net sales for the quarter ending September 2025, with diluted earnings per share of $1.50 to $1.55, excluding the impact from additional share repurchases. While we acknowledge the potential of DECK as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Soars 11% on Impressive Earnings
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Soars 11% on Impressive Earnings

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time3 days ago

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Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Soars 11% on Impressive Earnings

We recently published . Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) is one of the best-performing stocks on Friday. Deckers Outdoor jumped by 11.35 percent on Friday to end at $116.85 apiece following the release of an impressive earnings performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. During the period ending June 30, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) said net income increased by 20.2 percent to $139 million from $115.6 million in the same period last year, while net sales jumped by 16.8 percent to $964 million from $825 million. In terms of brands, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) said HOKA contributed $653.1 million of the total net sales, followed by UGG with $265.1 million, and the balance from other brands. For the second quarter ending September 2025, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) said it targets net sales between $1.38 billion and $1.42 billion, with diluted earnings per share of $1.50 to $1.55, excluding the impact from additional share repurchases. While we acknowledge the potential of DECK as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Deckers sees 16.9% Q1 FY26 sales surge as HOKA, UGG shine
Deckers sees 16.9% Q1 FY26 sales surge as HOKA, UGG shine

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time4 days ago

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Deckers sees 16.9% Q1 FY26 sales surge as HOKA, UGG shine

Deckers Brands' net sales rose by 16.9% to $964.54m in Q1 FY26 from $825.35m in the same period a year ago. When adjusted for currency fluctuations, net sales still showed a strong increase of 16.3%. The HOKA brand witnessed a 19.8% rise in net sales, reaching $653.1m, while UGG brand's net sales climbed 18.9% to $265.1m. Deckers' president and chief executive officer Stefano Caroti said: 'HOKA and UGG outperformed our first quarter expectations, with robust growth delivering solid results to begin fiscal year 2026. Though uncertainty remains elevated in the global trade environment, our confidence in our brands has not changed, and the long-term opportunities ahead are significant. We will lean on the fundamental strengths of our powerful operating model as we continue executing our strategy.' During an earnings call, Caroti said: 'The strength of our business continues to be driven by the remarkable growth in our international markets with HOKA and UGG both contributing to Deckers' 50% increase in international revenue while navigating a choppy US consumer environment.' However, other brands within the company saw a decline of 19.0% in net sales, dropping to $46.3m. The company's wholesale net sales enjoyed a substantial boost of 26.7%, amounting to $652.4m, and direct-to-customer (DTC) net sales saw a marginal increase of 0.5% to $312.2m. Deckers Brands' overall performance in Q1 FY26 Deckers' gross profit for the quarter rose to $537.91m from $470.00m year-over-year, with a gross margin of 55.8%, slightly down from 56.9%. Its selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased to $372.62m in Q1 FY26 from $337.19m in the prior year quarter. The company's operating income also increased to $165.29m during the quarter, up from $132.81m in the same period last year, while net income grew to $139.20m from $115.63m. Deckers Brands' Q2 FY26 Outlook Due to ongoing fluctuations in global trade policies and associated macroeconomic challenges, the company has decided to limit its financial projections to the second quarter. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ending 30 September 2025, Deckers anticipates net sales to be between $1.38bn and $1.42bn. It expects diluted EPS in the range of $1.50 to $1.55, excluding any further share repurchases' impacts. "Deckers sees 16.9% Q1 FY26 sales surge as HOKA, UGG shine" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.

Deckers Outdoor Corp (DECK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Growth Driven by HOKA and ...
Deckers Outdoor Corp (DECK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Growth Driven by HOKA and ...

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Deckers Outdoor Corp (DECK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Growth Driven by HOKA and ...

Revenue: Increased 17% year-over-year to $965 million. Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS): Increased 24% to $0.93. HOKA Revenue: Increased 20% to $653 million, marking its largest quarter in history. UGG Revenue: Increased 19% to $265 million. International Revenue: Increased 50%, driven by HOKA and UGG. Gross Margin: 55.8%, down 110 basis points from the previous year. SG&A Expenses: $373 million, up 11% from the previous year, representing 38.6% of revenue. Cash and Equivalents: $1.7 billion as of June 30, 2025. Inventory: $849 million, up 13% year-over-year. Share Repurchase: Approximately $183 million worth of shares repurchased at an average price of $109.84 per share. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with BANC. Release Date: July 24, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE:DECK) reported a strong start to fiscal year 2026, with revenue growing 17% year-over-year to $965 million. HOKA brand delivered its largest quarter in history, with global revenue increasing 20% to $653 million, driven by strong international growth. UGG brand also saw significant growth, with global revenue increasing 19% to $265 million, supported by strong wholesale performance. International markets contributed to a 50% increase in revenue, showcasing the global appeal and demand for DECK's brands. The company maintained a high degree of full-price integrity, indicating strong brand positioning and consumer demand. Negative Points Gross margin decreased by 110 basis points to 55.8%, impacted by unfavorable channel mix and increased promotional activity. The US market faced challenges, with ongoing pressure in the online channel and a choppy consumer environment. Higher freight rates and increased tariffs are expected to continue impacting gross margins throughout fiscal year 2026. Inventory levels increased by 13% year-over-year, which could pose a risk if consumer demand fluctuates. The company is not providing a formal outlook for fiscal year 2026 due to macroeconomic uncertainties, including global trade policy and consumer behavior. Q & A Highlights Q: Can you discuss the second-quarter guidance for HOKA, particularly the wholesale versus DTC channels, and the status of inventory for Bondi and Clifton models? A: Steven Fasching, CFO, explained that the 10% growth for HOKA considers some international timing on wholesale orders fulfilled in Q1. The growth is expected to be more balanced between wholesale and DTC in Q2, with improvements in DTC performance. Stefano Caroti, CEO, added that the market is largely clear of Bondi 8s and Clifton 9s, with Arahi 8 performing well. Q: How do you view the long-term DTC strategy for HOKA, given the current store footprint? A: Stefano Caroti, CEO, mentioned that HOKA has a small retail footprint with 48 stores globally and plans to expand, including new stores in Germany and Milan. The focus is on building brand awareness and consumer relationships through these retail locations. Q: Can you elaborate on the price increase strategy and its impact on the assortment? A: Stefano Caroti, CEO, stated that price increases are selective and staggered, with some implemented in July and others planned for spring. The strategy varies across brands and segments, focusing on protecting certain price points and franchises. Q: What insights are driving the focus on bolstering capabilities and spreading out product launches for HOKA? A: Stefano Caroti, CEO, highlighted the competitive landscape and the need to lead in innovation. The company is adding capabilities in design and engineering, spacing out key style launches, and creating more segmentation and differentiation for DTC. Q: How is the Board viewing the share buyback given the current cash position and valuation? A: Steven Fasching, CFO, noted that the company is sitting on a healthy cash position, which allows for share repurchase opportunities, especially when the stock is underappreciated. The Board will continue to evaluate buyback opportunities. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

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