Dream On: Shoes for the FutureBoy thanks to Marty McFly

I can still remember like it was yesterday. 1980’s me, sitting at the local Paramount as Back to the Future unspooled (that’s what movies did then...only some do now). My eyes were wide the entire time as the...

The Kicking of Ass: When sneakers stopped caring about sports

Everybody knows that Nike is all about doing “it.” Now, over the years they’ve tweaked at their message relentlessly but “Just do it” is as ingrained in the Nike culture as the Happy Meal is at...

Fetish Progress: Sex, shoes & why masochism may not be healthy

Sex is a powerful tool when it comes to moving the world forward. Obviously it’s a fairly necessary manoeuvre when it comes to the physical emergence of future generations but it also plays a pretty significant...

Will Toning Shoes Be the Next Big Footwear Craze?

Great footwear for the mid-day city walk. Walk, think, improve. "Get in shape, without the gym. It's a potent marketing claim that has women opening up their wallets. "

Adidas to Release 'Star Wars' Collection in Summer 2010

Star Wars is getting the 3-stripe treatment — famed apparel company Adidas has partnered with George Lucas and Lucasfilm Ltd. to release a Star Wars-inspired collection of kicks and clothing. Due out in Summer...

Fly Kicks Never Go Out of Style

What was old is now new again.  Check out the sneakers that are making a comeback.

Missing Caylee Marie Anthony (UPDATE 1) REWARD

"   CAYLEE MARIE ANTHONY Case Type: Endangered Missing   DOB: Aug 9, 2005 Sex: Female Missing Date: Jun 9, 2008 Race: White Age Now: 2 Height:  3'1" (94...

Bennett timeline update

"Details in police's case reveal chilling, devious planning by victim's uncle July 5, 2008 By Daniel Barlow Vermont Press Bureau ...

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Converse launches, oddly, Kurt Cobain sneakers

Is it just me, or do Ian Curtis and Kurt Cobain seem like entirely inappropriate choices for anniversary edition Chucks?  They both killed themselves.  They'd both hate rock star shoes. How about they...

M.I.A., Karen O, Joan Jett to sell Converse sneakers

"Your Prime Minister to ya employer, Ego lovers need more power The trend-setters make things better Don't sell out to be product pushers..."Ok, let's see now. Who was that again?Oh riiiiight....that was...

Stinky Sneakers Turned into Running Tracks

" An international program that turns old, stinky sneakers into gym floors, running tracks and playground surfaces is expanding in Vernon Hills. The village's public works department this week became a year-round collection point for the Reuse-A-Shoe recycling program,...

Manblog. Part I

"Luckily, whoever designed masculinity realized it wouldn't work without a safety valve. Men are allowed to be angry, which is conveniently siphoned off into sports, barfights and woman abuse, or is put to good use in war. That anger is terrifying for its targets: women,...

The Other Shoe Fetish: Sneaker Culture

I've always been more partial to Saville Row but these new kicks have got me thinking about a re-design.  I just need to find something that matches the ascot.  This from Almost Girl: "Don’t...

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