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shoes

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Is the future of sneakers vegan?

Why buy leather sneakers when you can get sneakers that take into account animal welfare as well as respect for the planet?

Lifestyle 5 years ago

You could buy 'a Basquiat' for less than 200 euros

Dr. Martens is paying homage to Jean-Michel Basquiat with a collection of adults' and children's shoes inspired by some of the American artist's most iconic works.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Vans, National Geographic introduce nature-themed sneakers

Vans and National Geographic have joined forces to create a new collection of sneakers.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Romanian cobbler keeps people apart with size 75 shoes

Soon after a two-month lockdown to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus eased in Romania in mid-May, Grigore Lup, a Romanian shoemaker from the Transylvanian city of Cluj, noticed people were not respecting the rules of social distancing.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Adidas shoes commemorating Canadian runner sell out fast

Replicas of vintage Adidas shoes worn by Canadian athlete and amputee Terry Fox sold out within an hour of going on sale Wednesday, his foundation said.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Nike's rivals play catch-up in marathon shoe wars

The likes of Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Hoka, New Balance and Saucony have recently released or are about to unveil their own carbon-fiber versions of running shoes.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Heels vs sneakers: A willowy tie between footwear, emotions and ego

Many women would wear sneakers not only to work but also to weddings. There seems to be a major shift in what is considered “formal”.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Raf Simons presents his take on Dr. Martens Original 1460 boots

The 60th anniversary celebrations for Dr. Martens' Original 1460 boots are continuing with the presentation of a reworked version of the model by Belgian designer Raf Simons.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Shoes fit for the Gods go on display at Italy's Pitti Palace

As sandal season fast approaches, a new exhibit on ancient footwear at a top Italian museum seeks to remind today's well-heeled that when it comes to fashion, do as the Romans did.