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Sneakers & Trainers News, Reviews & Resources

• 3 tips to helping you pick the right running shoes - "Practicality over looks, always."
• 5 Best White Sneakers of 2023 - "We tested the best white sneakers in women's, men's, and unisex sizes, and we found five classic and versatile pairs we think you'll love. A crisp, clean pair of kicks can elevate any look, from streetwear to evening wear. To find the best of the best, we considered 79 pairs of sneakers and wore 22 of them. Then a panel of four testers, wearing a range of sizes from a women’s 6 to a men’s 13, helped choose five perfect pairs for any style (and they all come in women’s and men’s sizes). We recommend an everyday pair with universal appeal; a nod to a classic, with track-shoe styling; a sleek, versatile leather sneaker that’s tough to break in but worth the effort; streetwear sneakers beloved for generations; and a clean, understated canvas shoe." Wirecutter.
• 5 STYLISH SNOW-READY SNEAKERS TO KEEP YOU WARM - Wired.
• 6 Best White Sneakers of 2024 | Reviews by Wirecutter - "Since 2019, we’ve laced up 30 contenders (and considered 120 pairs), in men’s, women’s, and unisex sizes. With help from a panel of testers, we’ve landed on six terrific, highly varied options."
• 7 Best Adidas Walking Shoes for Men 2024 - "You won't be able to walk nearly as long as you'd like if your sneaker isn't delivering the finest support, cushioning, and breathability, and let's not forget about traction, lest you slip and fall while crossing the street. Walking is what I do best, so trust me when I tell you to turn to Adidas for a walking shoe that won't quit."
• 7 Best Hoka Walking Shoes, According to Podiatrists & Shape Testers - "These sneaks are designed for comfort and support. The 7 Best Hoka Walking Shoes, According to Podiatrists and Shape Testers ... the top of this list is the brand's legendary pillowy soft support."
• 7 Best Nike Workout Shoes for Every Activity - Footwear News.
• 9 Best Nike Sneakers For Your Spring Collection - "Find new Nike sneakers to add to your spring collection. Browse our selection of Nike shoes to buy now ranging from Louis Vuitton AF1s, Nike Jordan 6s, Off White Dunks, and more on our online Sneaker Shop." Sotheby's.
• 10 Adidas Sneaker Collabs to Know & Shop - From Gucci to Khaite - VOGUE.
• 10 Best New Balance Sneakers for Men in 2023 - "A Definitive Ranking of the Best New Balance Sneakers for Men. From mesh runners to suede dad shoes, the unlikely footwear juggernaut boasts a deep backlog of hits. So we judged them all, and whittled down our favorites to these ten silhouettes."
• 10 Best Nike Walking Shoes, According to an Expert - "Walking shoes are a smart wardrobe staple for any person to have. They’re great for those who go out of their way to walk, of course, but they’re also great for running errands, exploring a new city or taking out the dog."
• 10 of the most stylish sneakers for men - "The sneaker landscape has evolved immensely over the years. With regular fresh releases and new collaborations marking the brands’ repertoire, sneaker styles have grown exceptionally diverse, giving way to even auction- and collector-worthy pieces. From distinctive hues and designs to the themes and influences they’re inspired by, sneakers are a playground for experimentation much like the world of fashion is."
• 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."
• 13 Best Sneakers For Standing All Day, According To Podiatrist Guidelines - "You may not think twice about your shoe selection each morning outside of how well they match your outfit. Yet, if you're spending an extended amount of time on your feet each day, you'll likely wish you gave it a little more thought. Selecting a supportive, high-quality sneaker for a long day can make or break your comfort levels and preserve your back, knees, and hips, which are subject to suffer from inadequate shoe cushioning."
• 15 Best Air Jordan Sneakers of All Time - "The GOATs. Period."
• 15 Best Cushioned Running Shoes for Maximum Comfort & Speed 2023 - "Some days you just need a hug, and the same sometimes goes for your feet. The level of cushioning you are looking for from run to run can vary greatly. 'Cushioned' might mean something very different for you the day after a marathon versus the day after a rest day. It’s important to understand what the best cushioned running shoe for you is and when different levels of cushioning will be beneficial to your running." Footwear News.
• 15 Best White Sneakers Will Never Go Out of Style - "These pairs coordinate with absolutely everything."
• 16 Best Nike Shoes of All Time That You Can Shop Right Now - "Nike is undoubtedly one of the most popular sportswear brands on the market, largely due to its history of innovative footwear designs that continue to stand the test of time."
• 16 Wedding Bridal Sneakers for the Ceremony & Beyond - "Say I Do in Bridal-Worthy Sneakers." Since the modern bride tends to swap her look throughout the night—there’s a dress for the ceremony, reception, and sometimes even the after-party - these outfit changes can call for new footwear too. Call it revolutionary, or maybe it’s simply an era when practical fashion outweighs tradition, but more and more brides are swapping out pretty party shoes for something unexpected and much more casual: the wedding sneaker.
• 18 Best White Sneakers for Women 2023 - "'As a native New Yorker, I would feel embarrassed not to own a pair.' Hypebeast or not, it’s hard to ignore the white-sneaker boom of the last few years. Think of the Stan Smiths craze that unleashed many a copycat and the ubiquitous ugly-trainers trend that’s showing no signs of stopping: There are orthopedic-esque Salomons and Hokas out on the streets as we speak (it’s all about comfort nowadays)."
• 20 Best Sneaker Brands, According to Fashion Experts - "Even if you’re not a so-called sneakerhead." Harper's BAZAAR.
• 20 greatest Adidas sneaker collaborations of all time - "From Bad Bunny to Yohji Yamamoto, these are the sneakers that gave the vaunted Trefoil its shine."
• 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."
• 23 Best Jordans Of All Time - Man of Many.
• 25 Best Jordans Of All Time - "Michael Jordan is the face of the biggest sneaker empire in the world. We've put together a list ranking the best Jordans of all time."
• 25 Luxury Sneakers 2021 For Men To Master The Casual Look - Luxe Digital.
• 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 TOP LUXURY SNEAKER BRANDS 2021 YOU NEED TO KNOW - TheTrendSpotter.
• 90% Of Louis Vuitton’s Latest LV Trainer Is Constructed From Recycled Materials - "94% of the shoe’s outsole is made out of recycled polyurethane."
• £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."
• 2022 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards: Introducing the 30 Best Sneakers of the Year - "Check out this year’s best shoes for running, walking, hiking, and living an active life."
• 2022'S TOP 20 SNEAKERS - "Voted on by Sole Retriever mobile app users, here are the top 20 sneakers for 2022."
• 2023 Best New Balance Shoes for Men, According to Fashion Experts - "From category-defining dad sneakers to mixed media trainers, here are our top ten styles."
• 2023 Best Running Gear - "Running is a refreshingly uncomplicated way to get your heart pumping. You can do it nearly anywhere, and you don’t need much to make it happen (other than the motivation to go). That said, functional gear that speaks to your specific needs can enhance your experience. We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and testing over the past seven years, enlisting the help of a collegiate track coach (and former podiatrist), a former Runner’s World editor, and several of the most passionate runners on our staff. Here are our recommendations for the best gear to get you up and running." Reviews by Wirecutter.
• A Guide To Every Air Jordan Sneaker Release (1 to 38) - "Step into the world of iconic style with our comprehensive guide to every Air Jordan sneaker release. From the classics to the must-haves!"
• A Ma ManiÉre Reworks Lanvin's Leather Curb Sneaker - In continuation of the duo’s ongoing collaboration.
• A SNEAK PEEK AT NIKE'S NEW JORDANS - Wired.
• Adidas can't make enough sportswear to meet demand - CNN Business.
• 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."
• Adidas gets creative with shoes made from recycled ocean plastic - engadget.
• Adidas Samba: The UK Prime Minister just ‘ruined’ this classically cool sneaker - "A video of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wearing Adidas Samba shoes has caused a furor online. It’s been deemed the end of Adidas Sambas. Once hailed as the favorite shoe of Harry Styles, Kaia Gerber, Bella Hadid, Paul Mescal and even Rihanna, just to name a few, it’s now apparently all over for the 1950s three-striped sneaker. Why? Because UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was seen wearing a pair."
• Adidas Spezial: elevating the trainer to new heights - The Telegraph.
• Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal - "Adidas is being sued by investors who claim the firm knew about Kanye West's problematic behaviour years before it ended their partnership."
• Adidas will keep the Futurecraft 4D hype rolling in 2018 - engadget.
• After Raising $8M from Investors, Saysh’s Wes Felix Reveals When the Brand Will Launch Running Shoes - yahoo!
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• Air Jordan 1 Stash Utility ‘Spider-Verse’ Is Limited to 100 Pairs - "Taking the modular Air Jordan 1 Stash Utility, the sneaker takes on the colours of the Prowler, using black nubuck on the majority of the sneaker with iridescent purple panels placed on the toebox and ankle flap. The removable pockets on the medial side and heel are seen in a black ripstop material with fluorescent pink accents. The Air Jordan 1 Utility ‘Spider-Verse’ will not be released to the public as they’re limited to 100 pairs, given to friends and family of Jordan Brand and Sony Pictures."
• Air Jordan 4 "Blank Canvas" Is Styled With Colorful Paint Blobs on the Soles - "Base layers are engineered with a full 'Sail' canvas upper."
• Anatomy of a Sneaker Explained - "Everything You Need to Know About the Parts of Your Shoes & How They Work."
• are Dior's Air Jordans the most-wanted trainers of all time? - "The fashion house’s update of Michael Jordan’s classic footwear is set to bring joy to sneakerheads and point the way forward for luxury shopping. Is this the restart of hype?"
• Are these Gucci’s most sustainable sneakers yet? - "Gucci unveils three trainer styles, the ‘Basket’, ‘New Ace’ and ‘Rhyton’, crafted using Demetra, a new alternative to animal leather that has taken two years to create."
• Are Wedding Sneakers the Ultimate Power Flex? - "Rupert Murdoch’s fifth marriage, this time to Elena Zhukova, seemed a casual affair, though some disapproved of the suit-sneaker combination."
• Are You Ready for This Jelly-Sneaker Trend? - "'Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to reintroduce you to jelly sneakers. If you’re keeping tabs on the never-ending resurgence of ’90s trends, it’s yet another polarizing movement poised for a major comeback this year. Those who grew up in that decade might recall days of running around on the playground in a squishy, see-through pair. But the playful shoe feels all grown up now, thanks to sleek variations that make for cool pairings with suits and spring dresses.'"
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• BALENCIAGA - since 1917. Runner Sculpture in white porcelain.
• Balenciaga selling destroyed sneakers for $1,850 - "Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has unveiled a new campaign promoting a series of roughed up sneakers with an eye-watering price tag, and the internet has thoughts."
• Barcelona street sellers take on Nike with own-brand trainers - "Ethical streetwear co-operative Top Manta says profits will help migrant vendors ‘become legal and work for a decent wage’."
• Bentley Teams Up With ‘Shoe Surgeon’ Dominic Ciambrone To Produce Limited-Edition Sneaker - "If this is your first time hearing about Los Angeles’ Dominic Ciambrone, aka 'The Shoe Surgeon,' check this out: Ciambrone’s last major project in 2022 was designing Los Angeles Rams wide-receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s cleats which, at $200,000, are the most expensive cleats ever to be worn in NFL history. Bentley unveiled its 1-of-1 Bentley x The Surgeon vehicle recently during design week at Art Basel Miami to illustrate the collaboration."
• best apps for buying sneakers - "It’s never been easier to find a new pair of shoes, limited-edition or not."
• Best Asics Will Give You a New Love for Sneakers - "Asics have become - perhaps always have been? - a certified staple in the world of footwear. They're reliable, affordable, and they perform damn nicely. It doesn't hurt that they're easy on the eyes, either, and go with just about everything."
• BEST HIKING SHOES FOR ALL YOUR ADVENTURES - Wired.
• Best Kobe Bryant Sneakers Of All-Time - "With Mamba Day, Thursday, August 24th, within reach, we have decided to look at five of Kobe’s best Nike sneakers from throughout his career. Overall, there are some pretty amazing offerings to be found here."
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• Best Sneaker Cleaners To Make Your Pairs Look New Again - "Whether you have a closet full of all-white pairs or vintage hightops, the best sneaker cleaners keep your prized possessions looking fresh-out-of-the box or, at the very least, not entirely beat up. Keeping kicks pristine is often easier said than done, though. Scuffs, smudges and stubborn dirt marks can be difficult to fully remove from leather, canvas and rubber areas of your shoes, and cotton laces can quickly turn dingy after a few wears. Sneaker-care, just like the shoes themselves, is an art form."
• 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."
• Best White Sneakers for Women to Buy Online - "From fashionable high-tops to the classic white lace up shoe - and even some embellished slip-ons - there's a whole wardrobe of tennis shoes to shop from."
• Black Friday is a scam - 99% of all sneakers are cheaper on another day - "After analyzing more than 1.4 million prices of 4,024 sneakers from more than 200 retailers on RunRepeat over the past two years, it turns out just 1% of all sneakers are cheapest on Black Friday."
• Can I Wear Sneakers With a Dress? - "Why Vogue just announced that “sneakers and dresses are summer's freshest pairing.” Which in turn is why there is a sneaker for pretty much any outfit - or any dress. Indeed, they add a dash of cool or casual to an otherwise proper outfit, making it impossible to stereotype and giving it a go-anywhere vibe."
• CAN NIKE'S NEW MARATHON SHOES MAKE YOU FASTER? A NIKE-FUNDED STUDY SAYS YES - Wired.
• Can running shoes be used for walking? - "We speak to a footwear expert and ask can running shoes be used for walking? The answer is yes. And it is pretty good for you. It is best to wear road shoes for walking on sidewalks and smooth surfaces but switch to trail shoes if walking off-road or on muddy ground."
• Celebrities & royals can't get enough of Superga sneakers - "Emily Ratajkowski, Kate Middleton and Priyanka Chopra all wear their Supergas on repeat."
• Collection Of Michael Jordan Sneakers Sells For Record-Breaking $8 Million In Auction - "A set of six individual sneakers worn by NBA champion Michael Jordan sold for $8 million at a Sotheby's auction on Friday, breaking the record for the most expensive game-worn sneakers ever sold off."
• collector from Hong Kong has more than 1,000 pairs of vintage Adidas sneakers. Here’s how his journey started - "A childhood nostalgia for Adidas sneakers inspired sneakerhead Eddie Chang to amass one of the city’s most impressive collections of vintage kicks."
• Comfortable hiking sneakers are taking over Hollywood - "So There's a New 'Ugly' Dad Sneaker Taking Over Hollywood."
• Complete Guide to This Weekend’s Sneaker Releases - "Two of the most anticipated sneaker releases of 2022 will be up for grabs this week."
• CONVERSE FINALLY GOES WATERPROOF, WITH SOME HELP FROM GORE-TEX - Wired.
• 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."
• Dirty Sneakers? One Expert Offers a Solution - The New York Times.
• DJ Khaled Shows Off His Pair of Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s in Red - "DJ Khaled is a prolific sneakerhead and collector, known for owning some of the most coveted pairs in the world, and now the rapper and producer has added a new, very rare pair to his ever-growing collection - the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 in red."
• Do Dress Sneakers Belong in the Oval Office? - "People felt strongly after spotting the hybrid shoe at a meeting with the president."
• Do Nike’s New Shoes Give Runners an Unfair Advantage? - The New York Times.
• Don’t be afraid to slouch & always wear trainers - "Six simple tips for healthier joints from the experts. Doctors, osteopaths and physiotherapists advise how to avoid wear and tear, from toe yoga to jogging and daily exercises. When it comes to our feet and ankles, what we wear is really important. Part of my mission is to try to persuade everyone to wear solid, broad-soled trainers for everything."
• Don't Be Afraid of Bright Feet - The New York Times.
• Don’t Toss Those Old Sneakers - "After making a name for itself with $500 handmade sneakers, Golden Goose is turning its focus to repairs: “Someone who feels taken care of will always return,” its C.E.O. said."
• Eliud Kipchoge's record-breaking Nike shoes under scrutiny - "Running is supposed to be one of the purest sports, but a technological arms race in shoes is raising questions about the integrity of competition in athletics."
• Emily Ratajkowski Wears a Beloved Crunchy Sneaker - VOGUE.
• EVERLANE'S NEW SNEAKER TREADS LIGHTLY ON THE ENVIRONMENT - Wired.
• EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SNEAKER COLLABORATIONS (& MORE) - "Considering how long sneaker culture has been around, sneaker collaborations are a relatively new phenomenon. When the Stüssy x Nike Huarache LE - the sneaker many credit as being the original sneaker collaboration - was released in 2000, it was a wild new approach, which saw retailer and brand join forces to create a special version of an existing sneaker."
• Farewell, Adidas Sambas - what is next in footwear? - "The Adidas Samba trainer was declared dead in the water this week, after the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, was pictured wearing a pair. At least for now, many people will want to give their footwear a cabinet reshuffle. So what other shoes can fill the void?"
• Ferrari Sues Influencer Over Racy Instagram Posts - Boomberg.
• first look at Nike's self-lacing HyperAdapt sneakers - engadget.
• 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."
• 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."
• Golden Goose Launches Sustainable Sneaker Made Out of Plant Material, Biodegradable Sole for Earth Day - "Golden Goose has teamed up with Italian materials production company Coronet to launch a new sustainable sneaker. Launching for Earth Day, Yatay, the made-in-Italy style is bio-based, made with material derived from vegetable sources. Components include recycled polyester and biodegradable rubber."
• Goodbye, pencil skirts: Why one airline is rethinking its flight attendant uniforms - "Flight attendants trade heels for sneakers on Ukraine's SkyUp Airlines."
• Gucci Makes a Shoe & Keen Gets the Last Laugh - "What if online call-out culture could be weaponized with humor instead of anger?"
• 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.
• Highsnobiety sneakers - since 2005. "From the ground up."
• History of Nike Dunk Sneakers: The Versatile Shoe’s Evolution - "A streamlined design and symmetrical color blocking has made the Nike Dunk a remarkably versatile sneaker, which has aided in its ability to stand the test of time and find a lane through fashion’s evolutions."
• Hoka Is StockX's Fastest Growing Sneaker Brand of 2022 So Far - "For the first half of 2022 compared to 2021, Hoka is the fastest-growing sneaker brand on StockX. Puma and Birkenstock aren't far behind."
• "HOLY GRAIL OF SNEAKERS" - "New York-based auctioneer Sotheby's has linked with Hong Kong retailer K11 Musea to publically display its upcoming 2021 Spring auction items. The catalog includes rarefied pieces of sneaker and streetwear history among fine artworks and watches from Patek Phillipe, F.P. Journe, and Piaget."
• how Adidas Sambas took over the world - "Rishi Sunak may have rendered them uncool this week, but the trainer has risen to ubiquity in the past few years. So what is it about this fairly simple design that is so widely loved?"
• How Did Hokas Become So Popular? - "After infiltrating the fashion crowd, Hokas broke the billion-dollar mark in 2022."
• How Much Is That Sneaker in the Window? - The New York Times.
• 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 The White Trainer Took Over The World - "The story of how the humble sports shoe made the journey from your kit bag to the highest tiers of luxury fashion - and changed the way we dress for good."
• how these Gucci trainers became a symbol of excess - The Guardian.
• How to Become a Sneaker Influencer, Get Free Shoes & Get Paid - "The sneaker world has always been ahead of the game when it came to having social media presence. Sneaker blogs with news, notes and stories dedicated to sneaker lovers became popular in the early 2000s. Personalities and fans both derived from the onset of these spaces."
• How to buy sneakers for the hypebeast in your life - "You can either do it yourself or find a reseller to help you out."
• How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You - "Good running shoes can make the difference between a run realized and a run refused. And even though there’s some trial and error involved in finding the right pair for your feet and goals, the payoff is real: You’ll have shoes that lay the groundwork for a comfortable, rewarding, and enduring pursuit - whether you’re running primarily for your health or for personal bests." Wirecutter.
• How to Choose the Right Running Shoe - The New York Times.
• 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 Clean White Sneakers So They Look Brand New - "Make your dishwater gray shoes look bright white again with these seven easy steps."
• How to get a free pair of Nike sneakers & other life hacks - "Reading the fine print or understanding available offers means you could be saving money or taking advantage of refunds or freebies that you might not have otherwise known about, like a brand-new pair of Nike sneakers."
• How to kickstart a sneaker collection: buy 99 of world's rarest in one go - "Canadian investor Miles Nadal splurged $850,000 at Sotheby’s to snap up their entire auction of sought-after trainers."
• How To Look After Running Shoes - "Why it’s important to keep your running shoes dry and clean, and avoid the washing machine. It’s important to keep them clean, from a bacteria perspective, and let the shoe dry out naturally after use. Don’t put it on a radiator because that can damage some of the materials and the cushioning."
• How to Pick the Right Running Shoe Today - "For most of their history, running shoes have been marketed and sold for their ability to reduce injury. That has changed."
• How to Shop for the Perfect Plain White Sneaker - VOGUE.
• 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."
• I Walk 12,000+ Steps Per Day In These Sneakers (& They're Finally Back In Stock) - "Cariuma's IBI sneakers are the perfect supportive and sustainable. My closet seems to multiply white sneakers, I've been reaching for the same pair 90% of the time: my Cariuma IBI Low Sneakers. Lightweight enough to wear in the summer heat yet so durable I can wear them on 5-mile walks, the knit style keeps my feet comfortable year-round - and they somehow match every outfit I own." mbgmovement.
• I went to a sneaker launch in VR because of the coronavirus - "Asics' new sneaker launch was in VR... it could be the start of a trend."
• If your shoes are too trendy, menswear communities are probably calling them ‘memes’ - The Verge.
• I’m a sneaker geek - resell these 10 pairs to make a fortune - "A self-described 'sneaker geek' has made a career flipping coveted footwear, swearing by 10 pairs to ensure a hefty profit margin in the resale market."
• INSIDE ADIDAS’ ROBOT-POWERED ON-DEMAND SNEAKER FACTORY - Wired.
• Inside New Balance’s Plans to Topple the Global Sneaker Hierarchy - "The $86 billion global sneaker market has a new major player. Here’s how it happened."
• IOFIT Smart Shoe Wants To Be Your Personal Trainer - Samsung.
• 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."
• Is It Time to Give Up on My White Sneakers? - "On the brink of securing a new job, a reader wonders if simple sneakers are the right fit."
• Is This the Craziest Sneaker You Have Ever Seen? - "On and Hellen Obiri are taking the running-shoe game to a whole new level. Yes, spray-on shoes are happening."
• Is walking cardio? - "With key studies proving the effectiveness of walking as a cardiovascular activity, the science is firmly behind you, should you elect to prioritize heels over wheels, weights or a trip to the swimming pool. As Ryan McLean puts it, 'Walking is great, it's easy, it's accessible and the risk of injury is low.'"
• Jacquemus Shares a Closer Look at Its First Nike Footwear Collaborations - "The reimagined Air Humara takes are set to arrive by the end of June."
• Jason Markk Essential Kit - "The duo that keeps on cleaning. Our Essential Kit is a trusted pairing of our cleaning must-haves that we always keep on hand. Our 4oz. Premium Deep Cleaning Solution effectively cleans + conditions all materials with a naturally-derived formula. Paired with our Standard Brush, crafted from durable, firm bristles perfect for midsoles."
• JLo's new DSW shoe collection is more sneakers than stilettos. That wasn't the plan - "The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the fashion industry as consumers avoid formal wear in favor of comfort. It turns out even one of the world's most iconic entertainers couldn't escape that reality."
• 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."
• K-Swiss is designing a pair of sneakers for an e-sports team - The Verge.
• Kamala Harris: what her sneakers mean - "As a woman of colour wearing sneakers on the campaign, it semaphores a change in political dress and much more."
• Kanye West Yeezy loss is hurting us, admits Adidas - "Adidas has said the ending of its collaboration with Kanye West is "hurting" the business, with sales in North America hard hit. The sportswear giant cut its ties with the designer and rapper, known as Ye, late last year after he posted anti-Semitic comments on social media. West designed trainers under the Yeezy brand and Adidas said the loss of the business cut sales by €400m in the first quarter of the year. Overall, total revenue fell by 1%."
• Kanye West's $1M Yeezys may be the world's most expensive sneakers - "Described in a press release as 'one of the most prized and sought-after sneakers in existence.' The first Yeezy sneakers ever worn in public by Kanye West are going on sale for over $1 million. The Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototypes, which the American rapper debuted at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in 2008, will be among the most expensive sneakers ever to appear on the market, according to Sotheby's auction house, which is organizing the sale."
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• Kate Middleton Just Wore the Comfy Summer Sneakers Shoppers Call "Perfect" for Standing All Day - "This Lululemon style is just as practical as it is stylish."
• Killer Kicks: the secret in your sneakers - "The sneaker industry has tripled in the last 10 years, now accounting for almost half of global footwear sales. They are a fashion phenomenon. Watch the full documentary on BBC iPlayer."
• Kith Classics adidas Originals Summer 2024 - "Kith Gets Colorful For Their adidas Originals Classics Collection For Summer 2024. A 'Palette'-like treatment for 6 adidas classics. Kith x adidas has become one of the more reliable relationships in both brand’s arsenals, the German and NYC imprints joining forces each successive season for tonal takes on Three Stripes staples. Just a few months after their Spring 2024 offerings, the two are reuniting for their largest and most vibrant collection yet, Kith x adidas Originals Classics Summer 2024."
• Kizik’s ‘handsfree’ shoes are true to their name - "Silly, yet practical."
• Let He Who Is Without Yeezys Cast the First stone - "Should pastors wear $5,000 sneakers? There’s been soul-searching recently over materialism in houses of worship."
• 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."
• Lil Nas X releases unofficial 'Satan' Nikes containing human blood - "The black and red sneakers, part of a collaboration between Lil Nas X and New York-based art collective MSCHF, were made using Nike Air Max 97s, though the sportswear brand has distanced itself from the design."
• Louis Vuitton & Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh Digital Drop - "Nine mid-top and low-top editions of the Louis Vuitton and Nike 'Air Force 1' by Virgil Abloh will be available exclusively online on July 19th."
• Louis Vuitton Meets Nike in Virgil Abloh’s Dream Sneaker - "The Air Force 1, manufactured in Italy, will be unveiled in a new installation in Brooklyn. It was one of the designer’s final projects before his death."
• Louis Vuitton Presents Sustainable LV Trainer - "90% Of Louis Vuitton’s Latest LV Trainer Is Constructed From Recycled Materials. 94% of the shoe’s outsole is made out of recycled polyurethane."
• Louis Vuitton Rolls Out Transparent Time Out Sneakers - "Louis Vuitton has hopped on the transparent sneaker train, unveiling a new iteration of the Time Out silhouette characterized by a transparent upper."
• Lululemon Blissfeel review - Can these women's running shoes dethrone the Ultraboost 22? - "The lululemon Blissfeel is snug and stylish but is it good enough to take the No 1. spot in our best women's running shoe guide?"
• 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?"
• Marathon-winning ‘spray-on’ running shoes could shake up Olympics - "Swiss sportswear brand On is the latest company to embrace advanced 'spray-on' materials with a 'revolutionary' robot-made sneaker it believes can improve performance at this month’s Olympics."
• Meet The Brand That Made $3 Million In Digital Sneakers - "RTFKT’s sneaker drop with FEWOCiOUS earned three million. Now, it’s auctioned off a gold sneaker for Chinese New Year on China’s digital marketplace, Treasureland."
• Meet the HyperAdapt, Nike’s Awesome New Power-Lacing Sneaker - Wired.
• ‘Michael Jordan changed the world’: the true story behind Nike movie Air - "Ben Affleck’s buzzy drama tells the story about how Nike transformed into a major force in the sneakers market thanks to a young basketball star."
• Michael Jordan: Rare trainers fetch $615,000 at auction - "The Nike Air Jordan 1 High sneakers, described as the 'rarest of the rare', were used by the Chicago Bulls star in an exhibition game in 1985. In total, Christies sold nine pairs of Jordan's shoes to celebrate his 14-year career with the team. There is a big market for rare trainers and collectors can pay high prices."
• Michael Jordan sneakers are going for crazy prices - "Buy! Buy! Buy! There's a bull market in Michael Jordan sneakers."
• Michael Jordan's Forgotten New Balance Moment - "This old photo of Jordan led to the creation of the Jumpman logo and, years later, a lawsuit."
• Michael Jordan's signature Air Jordan shoes from 1985 are going up for auction - CNN style.
• Michael Jordan's signature Air Jordan shoes from 1985 sell for record-breaking price, Sotheby's says - "A pair of Michael Jordan's game-worn shoes from 1985 sold for more than three times the estimated auction price on Sunday, breaking the world auction record for sneakers, according to Sotheby's."
• Most Comfortable Sneakers For Men, Based On A Podiatrist’s Advice - "Whether you’re searching for a comfortable sneaker for running, a dressy shoe to commute in to the office, or an especially stylish one to wear out at night, there’s a sneaker on this list for you."
• MSCHF Readies AF1-Inspired Super Normal Sneakers - "Shortly after receiving a restraining order for its Wavy Baby silhouette."
• MSCHF will not ship its 666th pair of Satan Shoes after Nike lawsuit - "It says the shoes critique ‘extreme collab culture’. Internet collective MSCHF says it’s not infringing on Nike’s trademark with a pair of exclusive, blood-infused 'Satan Shoes,' setting the stage for a bigger legal battle."
• New Balance 550s Are an Essential in Any Trainer Collection - "New Balance is behind the trendiest dad trainer around, the 990, but the 550 is fast gaining on it in terms of popularity. The low-top basketball shoe is a revived ’80s-era style from the NB archive, which was catapulted into the limelight by a collab with Aimé Leon Dore founder Teddy Santis, and has remained a firm favorite among celebrities ever since."
• New Balance Brings the 2002R Back in a New Colorway - "In Bone and Light Aluminum hues."
• New Ferrari Sneakers Inspired By SF90 Supercar - "Allow us to present the new 2021 Puma ION F sneakers."
• Nike & PlayStation unite on these limited edition sneakers - The Verge.
• Nike buys virtual sneaker maker to sell digital shoes in the metaverse - "Nike said on Monday it had bought virtual sneaker company RTFKT for an undisclosed sum, as the sportswear giant looks to quickly expand its footprint in the fast-growing 'metaverse.' Last month, Nike (NKE) became one of the first big brands to enter the shared virtual world that gained prominence after Facebook recently rebranded itself to Meta Platforms (FB). In such blockchain-based environments, users can buy virtual land and other digital assets such as clothing for avatars in the form of a crypto asset called a non-fungible token (NFT)."
• Nike Continues The Rebuilt Aesthetic With The Air Max 90 Scrap - "Virgil Abloh’s reach and influence in footwear design has crossed over into Nike’s sustainability efforts. The layered look with floating pieces can partly be attributed to Virgil’s vision that materialized with 'The 10', and it appears quite rampantly in this latest iteration from Nike Sportswear’s Scrap models. First seen with the Dunk Low in 2021, the Scrap look basically rebuilds the silhouette of the classic model with extraneous pieces and materials found on the factory room floor. And on the Air Max 90, it achieves that DIY look while providing a modern look."
• Nike Dunk Low - "The Nike Dunk Low is the low-profile version of Nike's ubiquitous Dunk silhouette designed by Peter Moore. While never a true performance sneaker like its predecessor, it has always been a strong contender in the realm of Retros, more particularly within the Nike SB lineage."
• 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 Metcon 8 Review: What's New With Our Favorite Gym Shoe? - "The all-new sneaker looks to continue the Metcon's reputation as one of the best gym shoes available."
• Nike pulls sneaker after Kaepernick objection, prompting Republican fury - "‘Betsy Ross Flag’ features 13 stars in a circle is embraced by white nationalists – Republicans criticize move, calling it ‘anti-American’."
• Nike Will Let People Design & Sell Sneakers for the Metaverse - "Swoosh members will compete to create digital kicks with the brand’s design staff and bag a royalty cut. But not even Nike knows how it’s going to work."
• 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."
• Nike's new self-lacing basketball shoes go on sale Sunday for $400 - "The Adapt BB 2.0 is easier to put on, and more comfortable on-court."
• Nike's Self-Lacing Shoe, the HyperAdapt 1.0 - Wired.
• Paul George debuts his new $120 'PlayStation 5' sneakers - "Pictures showing two PlayStation 5-themed pairs of Paul George's latest signature Nike shoes popped up on Instagram in late March, and tonight the LA Clippers wing is wearing the white pair in a game. Nike has announced that this PG 5 ‘PlayStation 5’ shoe will go on sale later this month with a retail price of $120."
• NO TIME FOR WASTE: PUMA PILOTS TESTING FOR BIODEGRADABLE RE:SUEDE VERSION OF ITS MOST ICONIC SNEAKER - "Sports company PUMA has developed an experimental version of its most iconic sneaker, the SUEDE, to test for a product to make it biodegradable. By doing so, PUMA aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable products for a better future. The RE:SUEDE, which uses the latest technology available today, will be made from more sustainable materials such as Zeology tanned suede, biodegradable TPE and hemp fibres."
• Official Images Of The Nike Dunk Low LX “Lisa Leslie” - "Before the current crop of awe-inspiring talent in the WNBA, Lisa Leslie reigned supreme. Recently, the former Los Angeles Sparks center got the honor of getting her very own Nike Dunk Low."
• Official Images of the Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Mid "Black" - "Virgil Abloh spruces up the lifestyle model with track spikes, curvy midsoles and more."
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• Off-White - Italian streetwear and luxury fashion label founded by American creative designer Virgil Abloh in Milan, Italy in 2012. Off-White Releases Miniature "Out of Office" Sneaker Keychains.
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• ON LightSpray - "This is LightSpray. Revolutionary technology. Lighter than humanly possible." LightSpray is a revolutionary new technology set to turn the running shoe industry on its head. Uniting robotics and materials innovation, this unique process cuts a decades-old, multi-part process into a three-minute, minimal-waste step. This creates the lightest elite-level shoe we’ve ever made. Cutting CO₂ emissions by 75% compared to our other racing shoes.
• Puma is recruiting beta testers for its self-lacing sneakers - "The Puma Fi beta program is taking applications until April 28th in select countries."
• PUMA TOGETHER WITH FERRARI GENERATE FUSION OF SPORTSCARS & FASHION DESIGN WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE FERRARI ION F SNEAKERS BY PUMA - "Global sports company PUMA together with Ferrari join forces to launch the ION F footwear featuring an elevated and thoughtful design. The Ferrari ION F sneakers by PUMA is part of Ferrari’s fashion-led collection taking inspiration from the factories constructing the iconic Italian sportscars."
• Putin sports $14000 designer jacket during pro-war rally - "He teamed the jacket with a £2,400 roll-neck sweater by Italian brand Kiton. Putin is also a fan of a £8,800 black Blancpain Grande Date Acqua Lung watch. He has also been spotted in a £605 pair of Loro Piana suede trim trainers."
• Rare Nike 'Moon Shoe' up for auction at Sotheby's could fetch $160,000 - CNN style.
• Rare Nike trainers sell for $437,500 - "A pair of rare Nike trainers designed by the sportswear giant's co-founder has sold for a record-breaking $437,500."
• Reebok recreates Eames Elephant as trainer - "Sportswear brand Reebok has collaborated with Eames Office to release a collection of trainers that reimagines furniture and toys designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Named Eames Office × Reebok Classic Leather, the collection reimagines three classic designs items created by the Eameses - the Eames Elephant, rosewood material and Eames Coloring Toy - as trainers."
• Rishi Sunak apologises for wearing Adidas Samba trainers - "Prime minister defends his fondness for the shoe, while critics and social media users say he has ruined it for everyone. Rishi Sunak has apologised to all fans of Adidas Samba trainers after being accused of ruining their credibility when he was pictured in a pair. The prime minister said he had been wearing the German sportswear trainer 'for many years' and was a 'longtime devotee' of the brand."
• Rising London Label notwoways to Drop Signature "Just White" Sneaker - "The brand’s cleanest pair to date."
• RUN STEALTH WITH MIDNIGHT FOG NIKE APPLE WATCH & NIKE AIR VAPORMAX - Nike News.
• Runtopia Reach's Smart Shoes Analyze Your Stride - Wired.
• '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."
• Shoes with 'toe spring' may increase risk of injury, study finds - "Upwards curvature means foot muscles do less work, potentially weakening them over time."
• 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?
• Silver sneakers are this summer's must have footwear trend - "Sorry, but white trainers are over - how it became all about silver. Thanks to Wales Bonner and Cecilie Bahnsen, chrome sneakers are the shoe of the summer - and beyond."
• SNEAKER FILES - since 2006. "On-line sneaker and fashion magazine. Our features include contributions from key industry experts, an updated sneaker release date calendar, plus a deep archive of facts and details about vintage footwear."
• Sneaker Freaker: tracking the evolution of trainers - in pictures - "The Ultimate Sneaker Book, a 15-year anthology of the cult magazine retraces every collab, custom and retro reissue, from Air Force to All Stars, Michael Jordan to Yeezy."
• 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."
• sneakerhead - a person who collects and trades sneakers as a hobby, and who typically is knowledgeable about the history of sneakers.
• Sneakers designed by Virgil Abloh fetch $25m, with one pair going for $350,000 - "Two hundred pairs of Louis Vuitton and Nike Air Force 1 shoes smashed expectations in Sotheby’s online auction."
• Sneakers for That Sprint Down the Aisle - The New York Times.
• Sneakers So Nice, You Can’t See the Pants - The New York Times.
• Sneakers Unboxed review: Would you pay £99,000 for this self-lacing Nike? - "From battered Vans to box-fresh Adidas, how did sneakers become an $80bn-a-year global industry? This fun show has all the answers - including how to get really fat laces."
• SNKRS Day 2023 Global On September 9th - "Since 2017, Nike has celebrated SNKRS Day, a fictional holiday highlighting the industry-changing app."
• Sotheby’s Is Auctioning 40 Pairs of Air Force 1s to Celebrate the Kicks’ 40th Anniversary - "The sale, running from June 8 to 21, will be led by a pair of coveted Louis Vuitton AF1s."
• Sotheby's Is Selling These Ultra-Rare Apple Sneakers for $50K USD - "The kicks were part of a one-time giveaway at a national sales conference in the mid-’90s".
• String theory - the knotty science of shoelaces - The Guardian.
• 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 highs & lows of an It-shoe: how Adidas Sambas took over the world - "Rishi Sunak may have rendered them uncool this week, but the trainer has risen to ubiquity in the past few years. So what is it about this fairly simple design that is so widely loved?"
• The History Behind the Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 by Virgil Abloh - "The Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 first previewed in Summer of 2021 on the Maison’s Spring/Summer 2022 runway. In total, Abloh designed 47 bespoke pairs of LV sneakers for the collection. Fusing the trainer’s classic codes with the insignia and materials of Louis Vuitton, Abloh’s Nike Louis Vuitton sneakers seamlessly connect the rich histories of both iconic brands. Every pair of LV sneakers was made by Louis Vuitton in Fiesso d’Artico, marking the first time in the AF1’s 40-year history that the model was crafted outside of a Nike factory."
• The nasty truth about trainers - "More than 23 billion pairs of shoes are made every year, of which a large proportion are trainers; more than 300 million pairs are thrown out in the same time period. Most trainers are made from problematic materials including nylon, synthetic rubber and plastic. They are shaped by energy-intensive processes such as injection moulding, foaming, and heating - and then bound together with environmentally damaging chemical solvents."
• The Sneakerheads Racing to Save Their Kicks From Decay - Wired.
• The Store With the Golden Sneakers - The New York Times.
• There are few black-and-white issues in fashion - but the trainers you wear is one - "With heels going the way of cufflinks and hat pins, we’re all flat shoe wearers now."
• These sneakers change color in different temperatures - Business Insider.
• These Vibrating Shoes Guide Your Steps as You Play Tourist - Wired.
• Tiffany & Co. x Nike Air Force 1 Low Official Images - "Just a month into the new year, Tiffany and Co. shocked the sneaker landscape with the official announcement of their collaboration with The Swoosh and its heralded Air Force 1. From critiques to admiration, the upcoming premium-tooled ensemble will certainly boast one of the most revered releases of 2023 with official images of the widely-conversed Tiffany and Co. x Nike Air Force 1 Low having recently been made available."
• Tiffany & Co. & Nike Just Unveiled a 23-Pound Sterling-Silver Shoebox - "Who says your sneakers can't come in a jewelry box?"
• Tom Cruise runs. But is he any good at it? - "IN 2018, TOM CRUISE finally joined Instagram, and fans sure felt the need for speed: He picked up 550,000 followers in less than an hour. Now he's up to 6.5 million followers, and they're greeted by the actor's self-assessment of his own career in his bio. He could have gone with 'Three-time Oscar nominee,' or 'Sold $10 billion worth of movie tickets.' But instead, he picked: 'Actor, producer, running in movies since 1981.'"
• Tom Sachs on wearing the General Purpose Shoe - "'Your sneakers shouldn’t be the most exciting thing about you.'"
• Tom Sachs' NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe could be Nike's most wearable shoe ever - "Tom Sachs has unveiled his NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe and it's one of Nike's most wearable shoes ever (and it won't cost the earth)."
• TOP 10 AIR JORDAN 4 SNEAKERS OF ALL TIME - "Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 4 first released in 1989 for Michael Jordan's fourth NBA season with the Chicago Bulls. Seamlessly blending performance and style, Hatfield integrated the Air-Sole unit from the Jordan 3 and added elements like the "Wings" on the sides, enabling users to adjust the shoe's fit to their preference."
• TOP 10 JORDAN SPIZIKES TO EVER RELEASE - "The shoe's name is derived from the combination of 'Spike' and 'Jordan', a nod to the collaborative efforts of filmmaker Spike Lee and the legendary basketball player Michael Jordan. Spike Lee, known for his character Mars Blackmon in the film 'She's Gotta Have It', contributed significantly to the marketing and promotion of the Air Jordan line during the late 80s and early 90s. Mars became an emblematic character in the Air Jordan commercials, frequently proclaiming, 'It's gotta be the shoes.'"
• TOP CHOICES FOR TRAIL RUNNING SHOES - Wired.
• Top Gucci, Balenciaga & Louis Vuitton sneakers which are trending 2024 - "Luxury sneakers are trending due to their unique blend of high fashion and everyday comfort, making them versatile for various occasions. These sneakers often feature premium materials, innovative designs, and the prestige of designer labels, appealing to fashion-conscious consumers who seek both style and quality."
• Trump launches sneaker line a day after judge's order to pay nearly $355 million - "The former president unveiled 'Trump Sneakers' at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia. He placed a pair of gold sneakers, which a new website has listed for $399 and named the 'NEVER SURRENDER HIGH-TOP SNEAKER,' on the podium as he spoke."
• Ugly trainers: which pair are you? - The Guardian.
• Unboxing Nike's self-lacing Adapt BB sneakers is like opening a smartphone - "And best of all, they're ready to hit stores."
• Vaporfly shoes will help me reach my marathon dream. Should I use them? - "After years of trying to beat the three-hour barrier, new technology could get me there. Or is that cheating?"
• VASQUE TRAILBENDER II Review - "They won’t be a perfect fit on all feet, but these ultra-cushioned trailrunning shoes handle both roads and dirt with aplomb."
• Waiting for the Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 launch? Check out this exhibition at ION Orchard - "All 47 editions of the Air Force 1 reimagined by the late Virgil Abloh are exhibited in the digital showcase in Singapore, the only stop in Asia."
• WE TRIED ON NIKE’S NEW SELF-LACING SNEAKERS - "Hands-on with Nike's self-lacing, app-controlled sneaker of the future."
• What do you wear when you're too old for Converse? - The Telegraph.
• What your sneakers say about you - "For sneakerheads, there is a style of trainer for every taste and identity. Arwa Haider explores the pop-culture currency of the footwear favourite, from 'Satan Shoes' to customised creations."
• Who would pay £615 for a pair of dirty Gucci trainers? - "The brand is selling a range of sneakers with a ‘distressed effect’. But they certainly aren’t dirt cheap ..."
• Why are men so obsessed with trainers? - The Telegraph.
• Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches? - "Over the past year, from Bermuda and the Bahamas to Ireland and Orkney, hundreds of pairs of unworn shoes have washed up on beaches. But how did they get there, and why are scientists so interested in where they are being found?"
• Why Are We All Obsessed With Dirty Sneakers Again? - "Last week, Balenciaga released a pair of dirty sneakers - well, actually destroyed sneakers. The brand led with a photo of shoes as tattered as if they had survived an act of God, like a mudslide or a shredding by a rabid dog. A less distressed version are being sold as a limited edition of 100 pairs that will go for $1,800. For a more commercial option, Balenciaga is offering pairs that look as if they have been worn on countless subways, substantial walks, and late nights. These come in high-top and backless mule form, priced from $495 to $625."
• Why these chunky, ugly running shoes are selling like crazy - "Sneakers designed to feel like running barefoot used to be the hottest phenomenon in exercise. Now, the opposite is true. The ugliest, chunkiest sneaker brand is flying off the shelves. Hoka, which started in 2009 in France as a running shoe for hardcore marathoners, is growing rapidly with casual runners, hikers and weightlifters. The brand, which hawks $125-and-up ultra-cushioned shoes, has also become something of a fashion symbol outside of exercise. Hoka is appealing to consumers looking for everyday walking shoes, and it’s been spotted on celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Emily Ratajkowski."
• 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."
• 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."
• Would you pay more for sustainable sneakers? - CNN.
• Yeezy Boost 350 V2: Why shoppers lined up for Kanye West's new sneaker - CNN style.
• You Don't Have to Be Brad Pitt to Appreciate His Low-Key Adidas Kicks - "Bullet Train actor Brad Pitt stepped out for the Parisian premiere of his latest film in a louche suit and pair of Gucci x Adidas Gazelles."
• Your Next Pair of Canvas Sneakers Should Come With a Serious Dose of Indie Cred - "5 low-key footwear brands making the trusty summer beater feel exciting again."