They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Here, Footwear News tells the big stories of 2015 in photo form, letting the camera speak to the year’s many high points — and its low ones, too.
September 10
Manolo Blahnik charmed fans during his first appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate his new book and his new Saks shop-in-shop.

February 8
Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy Boosts made their debut at the Grammys.

November 20
Paris and the fashion industry showed its resilience following terrorist attacks.

June 9
The NBA Finals hosted the ultimate shoe-down between Under Armour’s Stephen Curry and Nike’s LeBron James

August 28
The Deflategate sandal dogged Tom Brady — and his sponsors — throughout the summer.

May 4
Rihanna ruled the Met Gala in a Guo Pei gown and strappy pumps from Christian Louboutin.

June 16
Designer Ivanka Trump helped her father, Donald, kickstart his Presidential bid.

February 12
North West steals the show and photographers’ attention (momentarily) during Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 1 show at NYFW.

July 5
The U.S. claimed victory against Japan in the Women’s World Cup

February 8
Following his infamous Vivienne Westwood hat moment the year prior, Pharrell Williams took to the stage at the 2015 Grammys wearing custom bedazzled Adidas Stan Smith kicks.

May 13
At the FN CEO Summit, Ed Ferrell and Louise Camuto reflected on Vince Camuto’s legacy.

August 30
Taylor Swift showed girl power is still alive and strong with her friends at the Video Music Awards.

Sept 11
Serena Williams’ Grand Slam plans ended in heart-break with a shocking loss at the U.S. Open.

July 30
Kendall and Kylie Jenner gave FN the first look at their contemporary collection of shoes and apparel.

May 18
Nicki Minaj released her Feeling Myself video featuring Beyoncé, who donned the highly sought-after Bee Line x Timberland Honeycomb boots. The clip went viral as much for the fashion as the song itself.

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