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Innovative sneaker design incorporates 100% vegan materials and comfort tech in time for fall
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (389+ words) A combination made for a more comfortable walking experience People who spend much of the day on their feet know how quickly a cute pair of sneakers can turn into a bad decision. That's why Skechers is offering slip-on options…...
Blundstone approved 10-year-old boots for warranty, then required proof they were destroyed
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (415+ words) "For some reason, this is giving me a bit of a complex." A 10-year-old pair of Blundstones finally gave out — but the owner's biggest problem wasn't just the worn-out soles. It was the uneasy feeling that getting a free replacement…...
Crocs says its clogs are 25% 'bio-circular,' but some pairs may contain no plant-based material
2+ mon, 19+ hour ago (436+ words) There is no way to physically track which final product contains the plant-based material. Crocs is facing questions after a viral Instagram video challenged the way the brand describes what its shoes are made of. Venetia La Manna, a sustainable…...
'Ladies, free yourself from the nail salon': Woman shares the small changes putting real money back in her pocket
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (458+ words) "I do not understand why more people don't do it." Amid rising costs, one person's no-frills budget reset is making the rounds online. In a Reddit post, one user shared how cutting back on a handful of everyday habits, including…...
Allbirds dumps its footwear business, pivots to AI as NewBird AI
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (359+ words) Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds sent many people on their heels with an announcement that it plans to transition away from footwear to focus on artificial intelligence, rebranding itself as NewBird AI. Sherwood reported that stock shares rose rapidly after the…...
DIY expert reveals how to fix your shoes that are too uncomfortable to wear: 'I can't say how many cute shoes I ditched before I knew this"
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (382+ words) If you have a pair of shoes you can't wear because they rub your heels, one YouTuber has the solution for you. Thrifting and upcycling extraordinaire Traci Myers (@TMyersHandmade978) demonstrates how to fix the back of a shoe notorious for blisters…...
Adidas, New Balance end use of kangaroo leather material in products
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) "This is a triumph of moral intention but also of human ingenuity at work to develop alternative products that perform for consumers." A string of victories for corporate animal welfare activists means fewer shoe brands will be using kangaroo leather…...
Fashion brand faces backlash after shopper shares details about brand-new shoes: 'It's evil"
7+ mon, 20+ hour ago (468+ words) "There are homeless people in America without a single pair of shoes." A textbook case of artificially propped-up demand and waste in the fashion space outraged Reddit users and left many disillusioned at the impacts of capitalism. "This entire bin…...