Top 175 High-End Shoe News, Reviews & Resources

Shoe News, Reviews & Resources

• 5 Types of Sandals That Never Go Out of Style - "Classic sandals are the crown jewels in any summer wardrobe. Whether you’re a minimalist or a grand maximalist at heart, there’s no denying the power of anchoring an outfit with a timeless shoe. Of course, it can be hard to unearth the best styles, especially with the constant of here-today, gone-tomorrow trends." Vogue.
• 6 Types of Shoes Every Man Needs (& a Few Nice to Haves) - "Shoes are important - perhaps, the most important item of clothing in a man’s wardrobe, which is why I’ve compiled this list of essential shoes for men. Besides nailing the fit, I’d say that most men should first start with investing in a few quality pairs of shoes."
• 8 Summery Slip-On Shoes, for Men - The New York Times.
• 10 of the best lace-up boots - in pictures - "From sturdy walking shoes to elegant Victorian-style footwear, keep feet warm and dry this autum and pair with everything from skirts to suits."
• 10 pairs of filthy, fetishistic & fashionable shoes - "Much historical footwear looks like torture - and extreme and unstable designs are still being made. Why can’t we all just be comfortable?"
• 11 Best Workout Shoes, According to the Experts - "If you’re in the market for a new pair of workout shoes, a great way to sort through the countless styles is to get recs straight from the experts themselves. We tapped instructors, trainers, and marathon-fishers to give us the details on their favorite pairs from tried-and-true classics like Nike and Adidas to more recent standout brands like Hoka and Hilma."
• 11 of the best cowboy boots to buy now - The Telegraph.
• 11 of the best men's loafers - The Telegraph.
• 16 of the best winter boots to get ahead & buy now - The Telegraph.
• 20 block heel shoes to walk in all day long - The Telegraph.
• 20 of the best men’s footwear - in pictures - "Keep it classic in Chelsea boots and loafers, or turn up the colour with a chunky orange sole."
• 22 best travel shoes that offer supreme comfort & support for your next trip - "Our favorite travel shoes include a variety of features perfect for most getaways, with aspects like comfortable insoles; durable - and sometimes sustainable - materials; foot-, heel- and ankle-support technology; and styles for different occasions, climates and activities."
• 25 Most Unique Nike Shoes In The World - "Nike has created some of the world’s most expensive and unique shoes and sneakers since it was founded in 1964. With sneakers made in collaboration with incredible artists, for great causes, and for tremendous sports influences, there are more colourways and options than you can fathom."
• 30 brilliant shoes to refresh your summer wardrobe - The Telegraph.
• 36 Best Men’s Boots to Get You Through Fall & Winter 2021 - "We laced up in countless pairs, from Chelseas and Chukkas to Snow and Combat boots, and field-tested them. These are the ones to get."
• 50 new 2016 season shoes to shop now - The Telegraph.
• 70 years on, Gucci’s horsebit loafer is still a coveted status symbol - "What do late former US president George H. W. Bush, ’60s muse Jane Birkin and rapper Wiz Khalifa all have in common? Despite their vastly differing personal styles and occupations, they have all been spotted in a pair of Gucci horsebit loafers. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the distinctive shoe, recognizable by its metal snaffle flourish, which has become a piece of fashion history - one so renowned that a pair entered the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s permanent collection in 1984. In mid-June, coinciding with the menswear shows at Milan Fashion Week, Gucci will stage an exhibition celebrating the legacy of its signature loafer."
• £645 Adidas Stan Smith trainers sell out at Balenciaga - "Shoes look as if they have been ‘flattened by 20-ton steamroller’ and now sit on auction site at £2,500."
• 1970s Birkenstock sandals worn by Steve Jobs auctioned for $218K - "The 'well used' brown suede Birkenstocks dating to the mid-1970s set a record for the highest price ever paid for a pair of sandals, Julien’s Auctions said."
• 2024: Shopping for a Good Loafer? - "The best loafers are comfortable and look polished."
• A shopping guide to the best ... ankle boots 2022 - "With winter well and truly here it’s time to put your best boot forward. Here are a variety of pairs to buy, rent or thrift."
• Adidas could take €1.2bn revenue hit if it writes off Kanye West’s Yeezy stock - "German sportswear company cut ties with rapper in 2022 over his antisemitic comments."
• ALLBIRDS' NEW SHOES ARE MADE FROM TREES - Wired.
• an obsession with clogs signaled unresolved issues - "Sari Botton faced a closet full of shoes during the pandemic and began wondering how it got so bad."
• Anatomy of a Sneaker Explained - "Everything You Need to Know About the Parts of Your Shoes & How They Work."
• Artistic giant Michelangelo was actually quite short - "A new analysis of the artist's shoes revealed his small stature."
• Ballet pumps: 30 of the best - in pictures - "Minimal and versatile, these shoes balance style with comfort."
• Berluti - since 1895. Subsidiary brand of LVMH that manufactures and retails menswear. It is known for its unique leather finishing of calfskin, kangaroo leather and alligator skin, especially in its production of shoes and boots.
• Best bejewelled party shoes - The Telegraph.
• Best Shoes to Wear to the Airport - VOGUE.
• Best Sneakers For Men In 2023 - "In this carefully curated list of the best sneakers for 2023, you’re bound to find a pair of soles that catches your eye." Sneaker Fortress.
• Best Walking Shoes - "Feel comfortable and secure in the right walking shoes."
• big red boots - fashion is entering its silly era - "Are you into cosplay? If you're plugged into luxury fashion's latest trends, the answer might unwittingly be yes. From Loewe's Spring-Summer 2023 Minnie Mouse stilettos (which have already received the Kylie Jenner seal of approval) to Balenciaga's Hummer Derby clown-like loafers, playful footwear appears to be on the rise. This week, another pair of shoes has entered the chat: The Big Red Boot."
• Birkenstock Boston Clogs Became a Commodity - "If You Want These Birkenstocks, You May Have to Pay Up. The classic “Boston” style has become a rare commodity and nearly impossible to find in stores. Resellers are having a field day."
• Birkenstock: From LSD to I.P.O., Birkenstock Bets Big on Its Global Empire - " Once the symbol of the counterculture, lately the darlings of the fashion world, Birkenstock went public in New York."
• Birkenstock: Once-uncool sandal maker now worth billions - "The initial public offering priced the shares at $46 per share, valuing the company at roughly $8.6bn. That is double what it was worth less than three years ago."
• Birkenstock's Reykjavik Sandal Is a Chunky AF Boston Clog - "Birkenstock's Reykjavik clog takes everything that's great about the Boston clog & London sandal, then smashes it together with chef shoes."
• Boat Shoes: The Buzz on Boat Shoes - "The category of footwear created when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president is being reinterpreted and rediscovered."
• Bootylicious: the unexpected return of the wellington boot - "Practical but stylish, wellies have been embraced by Versace, Kate Middleton and Timothée Chalamet and are a key component of the ‘cottagecore’ trend."
• Brooke Shields makes no apologies for her red carpet Crocs - "Stepping out in a pair of sunny Crocs to match her bright yellow Monique Lhuillier gown, the star made absolutely zero apologies for the sure-to-be controversial footwear choice, playfully lifting her dress to reveal to reporters she had indeed traded in heels for practical clogs."
• Can Christian Louboutin Trademark Red Soles? An E.U. Court Says No - The New York Times.
• Can I Wear Cowboy Boots Without Looking Like I’m in Costume? - "A reader wonders how to separate the western footwear from their mythology." Diana, Princess of Wales, favored cowboy boots with jeans and a blazer.
• Can I Wear Open-Toed Shoes to Work? - "Toes Out in the Workplace? You Might Want to Tread Carefully. A sandal enthusiast wonders how much 'toe cleavage' is too much for a business-casual office."
• Can the ‘high heel index’ predict economic growth? - "Extra-high heels are having a moment, from Beyoncé to Olivia Rodrigo. Could they mark a return to an era of prosperity?"
• CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA - "To Die For." Women's shoe bags.
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• Chicest loafers to wear no matter the time of year - "The Most Stylish Women's Loafers to Buy Right Now. The best versions of this menswear-inspired shoe to wear, no matter the season."
• Chopine - type of women's platform shoe that was popular in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Chopines were originally used as a patten, clog, or overshoe to protect the shoes and dress from mud and street soil.
• Christian Louboutin Reflects on His Road to Footwear Fame - "On Nov. 30, Christian Louboutin was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 36th annual FN Achievement Awards."
• Chukka boot - ankle-high leather boots with suede or leather uppers, leather or rubber soles, and open lacing, with two or three pairs of eyelets.
• Cleat (shoe) - or studs are protrusions on the sole of a shoe, or on an external attachment to a shoe, that provide additional traction on a soft or slippery surface.
• Comfy happy feet? Birkenstocks continue to run & run - "Founded in 1774 and subject of a possible €4bn takeover, the German sandal may well be beyond fashion."
• Crafting Shoes Never Meant to Be Walked In - "In Venice, a coterie of craftspeople reinterpret Tod’s driving shoes."
• Crocs bounce back as 'comfy becomes new norm' - "Once uncool rubber shoe’s comeback strategy includes Justin Bieber collaboration."
• Crocs, but make it (high) fashion: Would you buy these designer clogs from MCM? - "The German luxury fashion house announced a collaboration with the brand behind the well-known foam clogs, which will see them redesigned with a 'maximalist' twist."
• Crocs Cowboy Boots? 'Don't Overthink It' - "The company sure didn’t when it was developing its mutant cowboy boots, the brand’s latest attempt to create a wearable meme."
• CROSS-BRAND COLLABORATION - definition & explanation.
• D.C.'s Shoe? An oral history of the District's obsession with New Balance sneakers - "What comes to mind when you think of the shoe brand New Balance? If you're from D.C., you might reflect on your first pair, or the big imprint the shoe brand has had on the city's culture. Now, a new documentary from a local filmmaker is exploring that decades-long obsession between the District and its signature shoe."
• Digging their heels in: women wage war on footwear dress codes - "A campaign in Japan for a ban on women being forced to wear high heels at work is gaining global support."
• Dr Martens stomps to strong profit on back of 90s fashion revival - "Sales of British bovver boot brand up by a fifth as young influencers rediscover trend."
• Dr Martens' profits up 70% with success of new 'vegan' range - "Equity investor Permira weighs up sale or flotation to realise profits on £300m investment."
• Drinking from shoes - has historically been performed as both a bringer of good fortune and as a hazing punishment. Drinking champagne from a lady's slipper became a symbol of decadence in the early 20th century.
• Espadrille season has arrived - here's how to wear them now - The Telegraph.
• Espadrilles Are (and Will Always Be) the Only Shoe You Need For Summer - Vogue.
• Europe's oldest shoe found in Spanish bat cave - "Scientists say they have identified Europe's oldest shoes, sandals woven from grass thought to be around 6,000 years old. Low humidity and cool winds in the cave kept them unusually well-preserved."
• Exhibition pairs Manolo Blahnik shoes with the paintings that inspired them - "Designer’s footwear goes on display alongside 18th-century works at Wallace Collection."
• 'Fashion's favourite brainiac' Pierre Hardy on creating cult shoes for HermÈs - The Telegraph.
• Feet on the ground: the rise & rise of the barefoot shoe - "Our gravitation towards thin-soled shoes could be a manifestation of our desire to reconnect with the world, and brands from Adidas to Loewe are jumping on the trend."
• Footwear News - since 1945. "Shoe News and Fashion Trends." Leading shoe magazine bringing you the latest in shoe industry business, trends, runway and street fashion as well as key influencers.
• Forget high-heels - women are choosing flats instead - "Living in flip flops and slippers during lockdowns could partly account for the shift, say podiatrists, as feet spread out and softened."
• Frog march: the rise of amphibious footwear - "Whether ‘Croc-verts’ flocking to the once-derided brand, fashionistas sporting pricey sandals or home-workers seeking comfort, the post-lockdown world is awash with waterpoof shoes."
• Fungi Fashion Is Booming As Adidas Launches New Mushroom Leather Shoe - "The mushroom market is anticipated to reach a value of over $50 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, as people increasingly turn to nature for solutions to our late-stage pandemic needs. While some are ingesting mushrooms to support their bodies, others are wearing mushrooms to support the planet - literally."
• Get on board with boat shoes, would-be Tory leaders - "A nostalgic trend could be just the thing for wannabe captains of the Brexit ship."
• Glastonbury Festival fashion history: Remember when Kate Moss wore rain boots? - "As the historic festival returns to Worthy Farm for the first time since 2019, we look back at one of its most memorable fashion moments. After all, no British summer would be complete without copious amounts of mud."
• Gold is old, sneakers are its replacement - "The global sneaker resale market is worth $6 billion and is expected to rise to $30 billion by the end of this decade, according to Statista."
• Goodyear & Norway type of stitching - Paolo Scafora Napoli.
• Google Arts & Culture - Footwear: 2,385 items.
• Gucci Makes a Shoe & Keen Gets the Last Laugh - "What if online call-out culture could be weaponized with humor instead of anger?"
• Have You Clocked These Boots? - "Every so often, a specific boot gets associated with a certain era. Will Blundstone’s Chelsea boots be the defining style of the early 2020s?"
• Heel appeal: how the sexy shoe became new status quo - The Guardian.
• Hellstern & Sons - Place Vendôme 23, Paris, France. Was shoe makers to the Prince of Wales and the Czar of Russia.
• Here’s every pair of shoes James Bond will lace up in No Time To Die - "James Bond never much cared for shoes. When Ian Fleming first created the character, the spy would almost exclusively slip on casual shoes and moccasins. In fact, when Bond is dressing in the Hotel Splendide in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the author even slyly asides; 'he abhorred shoe-laces'."
• Higg Index - since 2012. "The Higg Index is a suite of tools for the standardized measurement of value chain sustainability, and it is central to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition | SAC’s mission to transform businesses for exponential impact." Apparel and footwear industry self-assessment standard for assessing environmental and social sustainability throughout the supply chain.
• High Heel Index - "Will we increasingly wear high heels, platform sandals and skyscraper boots after the pandemic? Studies show that after global crises, higher sales were always in demand. Corresponding specimens could now be seen on the catwalks."
• High heels & an icy glare: how the Trump era brought back Dynasty dressing - "What would Alexis Colby wear? This autumn, fashion is embracing the style pioneered by the 80s soap opera - and emulated by the women in the White House."
• High heels as supernormal stimuli - "How wearing high heels affects judgements of female attractiveness."
• How a dirty flip-flop could cause catastrophe in Australia - "Australian officials are becoming increasingly concerned about what they'll bring home and are considering advising travelers to leave their flip-flops - known as thongs in Australia - in Bali. Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is rapidly spreading through cattle in Indonesia, and on Tuesday the first cases were confirmed in Bali, a popular tourist destination with direct flights to seven Australian cities."
• How a rubber boot can save lives - "The global fight against snake bites. Venomous snake bites are responsible for 138,000 deaths every year around the world, but could some disarmingly simple interventions help to save lives?"
• How Crocs Devoured 2020 - "The plastic shoe brand that’s easy to mock is on track for a record sales year, thanks, in part, to high-profile collaborations with Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny and Post Malone - and the cult success of its Jibbitz charms."
• How HermÈs’ Oran Sandal Retains Its Status As One Of The Most Desirable Accessories - "While handbags are often our most exalted accessories (spurred on by the fact that we literally hold them like trophies) footwear is less likely to reach certified style icon status. Generic types of shoes and sandals are regularly cited as must-wears, however it’s far rarer for one individual shoe, or sandal, to ascend the upper echelons of fashion’s most fabled. Yet one shoe has risen to take the mantle: Hermès’ Oran sandal. A simple slider-style mule, decorated modestly with a cutout leather H initial. Since its inception 25 years ago, the Oran has become one of the most desirable shoes - indeed accessories - in the world."
• How John Lobb's Strength Of Character Defines The Best Shoemaker In The World - Forbes.
• How sneaker culture took over the world - "As depicted in the new Ben Affleck film Air, here’s how Michael Jordan and Nike’s iconic Air Jordans transformed the sneakerhead subculture into a $79 billion industry."
• How sneakers came to be cultural currency - "It all started during the Industrial Revolution, when the very wealthy began to find they had leisure time on their hands. (Sidebar: The word 'sneakers' came into the language in the 1870s because the rubber-soled shoes allowed kids to 'sneak' around without being detected.)"
• How to Clean Gucci Sneakers (or any shoes) - "Buy the Jason Markk shoe kit. It’s only $18 bucks and totally worth it - it makes your investment pieces look brand new! It comes with the brush and the solution."
• How to clean sneakers in 4 easy steps - with or without a washing machine - "Knowing how to clean sneakers can make your favorite footwear last that much longer."
• How to find the perfect ankle boots - The Telegraph.
• How to pick the right shoes for any color suit - Business Insider.
• How to take care of trainers so they last - "A light clean after every wear, deodorise overnight and never put them in the washing machine."
• How to take care of your shoes - "Care of Carl presents a step-by-step guide of how you take care of your welted shoes." Video 1:26.
• I Gave Up on High Heels. What Can I Wear Instead? - "A reader is looking for comfortable and stylish flats to wear to a formal occasion."
• I. Miller & Sons - Israel Miller (d. August 15, 1929), a cobbler from East Prussia, emigrated to the U.S. in 1892. After working for John Azzimonti, who made footwear for the stage, Miller opened in 1895 his own shop in New York City. In 1911 he opened a small store in a brownstone at 1552 Broadway at 46th Street which laid foundation to I. Miller & Sons. In three decades the company expanded to 228 retail shops across the nation with 16 stores in New York City, including the iconic I. Miller Shoes Building in Manhattan.
• I. Miller & Sons - "Shoes for Movie Stars, Chorus Girls, and You."
• ‘Idiotic’: Fury in Ukraine after female soldiers made to march in heels - "Female troops were photographed practising for a parade wearing high heels, sparking outrage among lawmakers."
• If your shoes are too trendy, menswear communities are probably calling them ‘memes’ - The Verge.
• Imelda Marcos's shoe collection gathers mould after years of neglect - The Guardian.
• In the Studio With Christian Louboutin - The New York Times.
• is it the end for high heels? - "As clumpy trainers increasingly take over, sky-high stilettos have become divisive. For some they mean oppression, for others they mean sex, empowerment and fluidity."
• Justin Reed - since 2017. "Justin Reed is an e-commerce and consignment shop for contemporary and vintage clothing, high-end fashion, art, and accessories. With studios in Los Angeles and New York, we are a digital-centric boutique shipping worldwide and offering a highly curated catalog that appeals to a wide range of buyers. Whether you are buying or selling with us, we believe in providing the highest quality experience and world-class customer service."
• KATE MIDDLETON’S SHOES - since 2011. "Looking for Kate Middleton’s shoes? They’re probably on this page! We’re cataloguing her extensive footwear collection below."
• Kitten heel - short, slender heel, usually from 3.5 centimeters (1.5 inches) to 4.75 centimeters (1.75 inches) high with a slight curve setting the heel in from the back edge of the shoe. The style was popularized by Audrey Hepburn, and more recently by Theresa May & Michelle Obama.
• Kitten heels are back: 18 bold new styles for spring - The Telegraph.
• Kizik’s ‘handsfree’ shoes are true to their name - "Silly, yet practical."
• LG's Styler ShoeCase Takes Sneaker Storage to the Next Level - "Filters are integrated into the cases to protect your kicks from moisture and UV light."
• Like Pillows for Your Feet - Meet (and Shop!) the Sleeping Bag Shoe - "After all the time spent at home in recent years, shoe trends have undergone an evolution - like survival of the fittest footwear. For a while, unwalkable heels and blister-inducing shoes reigned, but no longer. After many experienced an almost sedentary, stay-at-home lifestyle, shoes that weren’t comfortable became extinct in our wardrobes."
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• Louis Vuitton Shoe Pouch - "Inspired by the House’s legacy as luxury trunk-makers, Louis Vuitton’s Shoe Pouch in Monogram canvas trimmed with supple leather is ideal for protecting clothes and personal belongings from shoes inside luggage. The wide opening and natural cowhide leather handle assure functionality."
• Luxury Sneakers Are The New Social Currency - "Sneakers used to be functional and typically cheap. Now, they’re a luxury item coveted worldwide. How did this happen - and what can it tell us about the future of fashion?"
• Manolo Blahnik Crystallizes Birkenstocks for His Most Memorable Collab to Date - "As far as collaborations go, Manolo Blahnik is not short of creatives lining up to work with him. (Remember the Rihanna tie-up?) But his latest is not perhaps the most obvious partner for the high-heel connoisseur who keeps Carrie Bradshaw in stilettos. Welcome to the world: Manolo Blahnik for Birkenstock."
• Manolo Blahnik’s Life in Shoes - The New York Times.
• Mary Jane (shoe) - (also known as bar shoes or "doll shoes") is an American term (formerly a registered trademark) for a closed, low-cut shoe with one or more straps across the instep.
• Meet Kahmune, the shoe brand making nudes for every skin colour - The Telegraph.
• Michael Jordan sneakers are going for crazy prices - "Buy! Buy! Buy! There's a bull market in Michael Jordan sneakers."
• 'My initial failure just made me try harder' - "The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to shoe designer Luis Onofre."
• Nike made a hands-free shoe & you have to see it to believe it - "Nike's newest shoe is 'easy on, easy off' for those who cannot be bothered with the most minor inconveniences, like putting on shoes."
• Nike's latest FlyEase shoe slips on without zippers, laces or straps - "These $120 Nikes are performance shoes that you can put on without using your hands at all."
• Olivia Rodrigo wears fashion’s most subversive shoe - "When Belgian designer Martin Margiela first released the split-toe Tabi silhouette in 1988, he dipped the soles in red paint and sheathed the runway in white gauze; ensuring the cloven footprints left a haunting mark. 'It’s for a tiny group of women, and not everyone will like it,' Margiela reportedly said after his second show in 1989. 'It’s important to do what you want and there will always be some people who agree.' The uncanny boot - part hoof, part human foot, often stitched in soft leather that looks like a second skin - was inspired by the 15th Japanese worker shoe and has long been considered one of fashion’s most subversive items, polarizing opinion for 35 years."
• Penny loafer - a penny-loafer has a "tongue and strap".
• Popular pointy-toed shoes led to increase in bunions in medieval times - "Various authorities tried to limit the popularity of the shoes but without much success."
• Putin's Elevator Shoes - Men's Clothing Forums.
• Removing shoes when entering the house could help people stay slim, scientists claim - The Telegraph.
• Resale calculator - "Calculate the potential resale value of your pre-loved items." Select the brand of your item: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Céline, Balenciaga, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, Valentino & Louboutin.
• Revealed: the Romanian site where Louis Vuitton makes its Italian shoes - The Guardian.
• Rihanna Launches New Fenty Footwear Designed By Amina Muaddi - "The collection is fierce, and we would expect nothing less from these designers. The beloved Caged-In Sandal makes a return in four colors perfect for fall."
• Sabot - a clog from France or surrounding countries such as Belgium or Italy. Sabots are whole feet clogs.
• Saddle Shoe - also known as "saddle oxford", is a low-heeled casual shoe, characterized by a plain toe and saddle-shaped decorative panel placed mid foot. Saddle shoes are typically constructed of leather and are most frequently white with a black or dark blue saddle, although any color combination is possible.
• 'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit - "Nike says the art collective which made 'Satan Shoes' that purportedly contain a drop of human blood in the soles has agreed to issue a voluntary recall as part of a legal settlement."
• Seven-league boots - element in European folklore. The boot allows the person wearing them to take strides of seven leagues per step, resulting in great speed.
• Sex, power, oppression: why women wear high heels - "Our relationship with heels is a long and complicated source of feminist debate. Despite it all, as Summer Brennan writes, women still love them."
• Shoe glossary - Herring.
• Shoe shops dying out as customers no longer try before they buy - The Telegraph.
• Shoephoria! The history of footwear - in pictures - "Shoephoria! at the Fashion Museum in Bath showcases 350 pairs of boots and shoes to illustrate their evolution over the last 300 years, demonstrating the creativity and style of shoemakers and wearers."
• Shoes That Are Made for Walking - The New York Times.
• Shoey - the act of drinking an alcoholic beverage from a shoe.
• Should you take your shoes off inside the house? - Studies show you could be walking all sorts of germs into your home, but is that any reason to leave your trainers at the door?
• Slingback - type of woman's footwear characterized by an ankle strap that crosses only around the back and sides of the ankle and heel, whereas a typical strap completely encircles the ankle all the way around it. It typically has a low vamp front similar to that of classic full shoe heels.
• Slip-on shoe - typically low, lace-less shoes. The style which is most commonly seen, known as a loafer or slippers in American culture, has a moccasin construction.
• Sneaker News - since 2006. "Sneaker News is a sneaker media outlet that provides daily coverage of the most coveted sneaker releases and the newest sneakers on the market. In addition to providing regular updates on the very latest, Sneaker News provides useful resources to assist consumers worldwide in making purchases. Sneaker News is considered to be the most trusted and authoritative voice in the world of sneakers. In addition to attracting over 20 million monthly readers, Sneaker News boasts the largest sneaker community on social media, with over 12 million members across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email."
• Socks’n’sandals: how the faux pas went mainstream - "From David Beckham – in red socks and Birkenstocks - to Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West, style icons have rushed to embrace this anti-fashion statement."
• Spend the Money for the Good Boots, and Wear Them Forever - The New York Times.
• Spiky Stilettos Give This Season’s Fashion a Sharp Edge - "These shoes, in black and red, add a dramatic kick to any outfit."
• Spot the difference: the invincible business of counterfeit goods - "Selling cheap fakes of a successful product makes horribly good business sense. Is there any way to stop it?"
• Steve Jobs' iconic sandals up for auction, come with an imprint of his feet - "If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to walk in the late Steve Jobs’ shoes, now’s your chance - but you might have to settle for a pair of worn-out sandals."
• String theory - the knotty science of shoelaces - The Guardian.
• THE ARTISANAL CROCS HAVE LANDED - "Crocs are cool now, and artists are accessorizing them all over Instagram. Pandemic leisurewear is in this year, and Crocs are becoming the shoe of the moment."
• The best summer shoes for men - The Telegraph.
• The factory making shoes out of plastic bottles - "By 2050, there is expected to be more plastic in the world’s oceans then there are fish. However, some of world’s biggest sportswear brands, such as Adidas and Nike, are trying to turn plastic waste into a raw material for clothes and shoes."
• The Gentle Art of Shoemaking - John Lobb.
• The grown-up guide to wearing thigh-high boots - The Telegraph.
• The man who made shoes for racing drivers - "The story of Francesco Liberto, shoemaker of Cefalù."
• The Queen has someone to wear in her shoes - "Five royal secrets revealed by the Queen’s dresser Angela Kelly."
• The secret of Birkenstock's enduring success - "Pandemic restrictions have meant one thing for most wardrobes: comfort. As many of us continue to work from home - and staying safe with a trip to the park remains the height of summer's social calendar - sensible flat sandals are now more pervasive than ever."
• The Secret Weapon of Celebrity Stylists? Comfortable Shoes - "What do Queen Camilla, Julia Roberts and Gayle King have in common? Sole Bliss. The brand has become a go to for women who don’t want to suffer foot pain."
• The Soul and Soles of a Texas Boot Maker - The New York Times.
• The year's most unlikely fashion trend? - "We're wearing Ugg boots... again?"
• These Vibrating Shoes Guide Your Steps as You Play Tourist - Wired.
• Tom Sachs on wearing the General Purpose Shoe - "'Your sneakers shouldn’t be the most exciting thing about you.'"
• Ugg: the look that refused to die - "How an ostentatiously ugly Australian boot defied fashion’s laws of gravity."
• Uggs are back. This time they're for men - "Uggs are back, and this time they’re for men. Priya Elan charts the brand that became synonymous with slouch – and finds the clue is in the name..."
• Venetian-style shoe - (venetian-style loafers) are mid-heel slippers with an upper or top part that is slightly open to the kick of the foot and the ankle bone. The venetian-style shoe and its lack of ornamentation contrasts with the loafer which may have slotted straps, vamps and even tassels.
• volumental - since 2012. "Building A World That Fits You." A 3D experience that will sweep you off your feet. Volumental is the world’s leading footwear technology company. We are building a world that fits you. Our fast and simple 3D body scanning provides data for product recommendations and creating customized products.
• Wanda Ferragamo obituary - "Shoemaker’s widow who built an Italian fashion empire from her husband’s legacy."
• Wanted: small-footed person to break in the Queen's shoes - The Telegraph.
• WE TRIED ON NIKE’S NEW SELF-LACING SNEAKERS - "Hands-on with Nike's self-lacing, app-controlled sneaker of the future."
• Wellington's boots - "Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, invented Wellington boots when he instructed his shoemaker to design him a boot which was strong enough for riding. He noted that cavalrymen's lower legs were left vulnerable to fire while on horseback and proposed that a leather boot could offer some protection."
• What a Croc! Why has Balenciaga ruined the world’s most practical shoes? - "It’s not just plastic clogs that are being elevated right now - flip-flops, trainers and hiking boots all have heels right now. And just when we were all yearning for comfort."
• What your shoe choice says about you - "The unexpected power of the humble shoe."
• What’s cooler: Nike’s self-lacing shoe or a DIY self-lacing LEGO shoe? - The Verge.
• What's in those shoes, Tom? 5ft 7 Cruise stands shoulder-to-shoulder with 5ft 9 Kate Middleton at Top Gun: Maverick premiere - "She's already two inches taller than him and took herself over 6ft in a pair of stilettos. Tom, widely thought to wear lifts in his shoes, boosted his height with a pair of black suit shoes with a stacked heel as he stepped out in a black tuxedo at the premiere."
• Why does the City hate brown shoes? - "It’s time to relax the dress code, say fashion experts."
• Why it's time to dust off your driving shoes - The Telegraph.
• Why it's time to dust off your loafers - The Telegraph.
• Why massive shoes are the trend of 2023 - "A new design launching this week at Paris fashion week is the latest in this year’s most surprising trend - comically oversized footwear. Daisy Woodward dips a toe into the clompy world of cartoon shoes."
• Why scientists want you to take your shoes off indoors - "Leave your shoes outside, these scientists say. You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. (Please pick up after your dog!) But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door? Plenty of people don't. For many, what you drag in on the bottom of your shoes is the last thing on the mind as one gets home. Although our examination of the indoor environment, via our DustSafe program, is far from complete, on the question of whether to shoe or de-shoe in the home, the science leans toward the latter. It is best to leave your filth outside the door."
• Why Ted Lasso’s Shoe Game Is So Strong - "Credit the show’s star and creator, Jason Sudeikis, a real-life sneakerhead who owns about 250 pairs."
• Why the chunky trainer trend might be bad news for your feet - "Trainers are the rare combination of fashionable and practical. But with soles getting thicker, podiatrists warn: don’t mistake them for gym shoes."
• Why the 'ugly' clog is the style statement of our times - "From clunky Dutch workwear to controversial fashion favourite, Daisy Woodward explores why the distinctive wooden-soled shoe is a symbol of now."
• With Louboutin, can the Agnellis take on European luxury? - "With a minority stake in Christian Louboutin and a majority stake in Shang Xia, the emblematic Agnelli family signals ambition in luxury goods. Work lies ahead."
• World's Rarest Sneakers - Bid on Sotheby's sneaker auction - "Never miss a rare sneaker auction, sign up for email alerts. Bid now on the rarest and most desired sneakers created. Trusted marketplace. Online Auctions. View Recent Results. Buy Now."