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Jaden Thompson

Fashion Market Editor

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Jaden Thompson started her role as fashion market editor at Footwear News in July 2025. She joined the team as a news reporter in June 2024 after serving as an editorial intern at Variety. Her byline has also appeared in The Hollywood Reporter and Gold Derby. A native of West Orange, New Jersey, Jaden graduated from Harvard University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in History and Literature and African American Studies. She got her start in journalism writing and editing for The Harvard Crimson, where she served as arts chair. She covered a range of arts-related content including the Cannes Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival.

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Is the Ballet Pointe Shoe the Biggest Inspiration for Footwear Designers Right Now?

Hybrid shoe styles inspired by ballet pointe shoes are on the rise, from sporty to formal takes.

Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz Take the Boat Shoe and Kitten Heel Trends Off Duty in NYC

The couple paired the trending silhouettes with throwback New York T-shirts before Kravitz attended the first…

Jennie Remixes the Superstar Sneaker With Pointe Shoe Details in First Adidas Originals Collaboration

The Superstar SQ Ballet borrows its squared toe and ribbon detailing from dance footwear.

‘Emily in Paris’ Levels Up Its Shoe Game for the Sixth and Final Season

Casadei, Carel and Jimmy Choo shoes are all along the styles spotted in the first look images for the…

Asics SportStyle Adds Pearls, Ballet Flat Cues and Flowers to Two New Sneaker Collaborations

Gohar World reworks the Gel-DS Trainer SP, while Cecilie Bahnsen brings floral details to the Gel-Kinetic FR.

Vivaia Puts Meg Stalter and Jenna Lyons in Charge of the Office Shoe

Vivaia's new creative director Alan Buanne says work shoes are no longer limited to the black block heel.

Kristen Bell’s Stylist Nicole Chavez Reworks Fall’s Slouchy Boot Trend for Naturalizer

The limited-edition camel croc style comes in calf widths ranging from narrow to extra wide.

How to Wear Dancing Shoes to Harry Styles’ MSG Shows Without Sacrificing Your Feet, According to Podiatrists

Podiatrists Dr. Anne Sharkey and Dr. Bobby Pourziaee offered their best advice for concert-ready shoes.

Maisie Williams Channels Her Witchy ‘Practical Magic 2’ Character With Lili Curia Boots in London

The emerging shoe brand's lace-up boots picked up a plum-hued archival Gucci look.

Gayle King Makes the Case for Color-pop Shoe Trend in Yellow Pumps at the U.S. Open

King matched her bright yellow pumps to the floral accents of her Yigal Azrouël dress.

Misty Copeland Complements Her Michael Kors Skirt With Glossy Jimmy Choo Pumps

The retired ballerina appeared on "CBS Mornings" in New York City on Tuesday.

Barbara Palvin’s Venice Film Festival Shoe Run Is Full of Elegant Pumps and Sandals

Her statement shoes have often been paired with Armani dresses.

Dakota Fanning Gives the Thong Sandal Trend a Tenniscore Spin for Polo Ralph Lauren

The actress wore a Polo Ralph Lauren look while filming a commercial ahead of the U.S. Open.

How Zoë Kravitz Built Her ‘It’-girl Shoe Wardrobe, From Ballet Flats to Statement Heels

Her footwear history includes heeled ballerinas, crystal-covered pumps, tulle sandals and lug-sole Balenciaga…

Zoë Kravitz Adds a Parisian Twist to Her Off-duty Ensemble With Suede Ballerina Heels

Kravitz often gravitates toward silhouettes within the ballerina realm.