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What makes a good ballet flat? This Japanese brand brings Asakusa artisan-made shoes to Singapore
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (734+ words) Kurun Tokyo opens its first overseas retail store at Takashimaya. The brand introduces handcrafted ballet flats designed for comfort and fit. The deceptively simple ballet flat is widely regarded as one of the most technically challenging shoes to design. Its…...
The 9 hottest sneaker collaborations of 2026: Nike, Adidas, Asics, Onitsuka Tiger and more
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1033+ words) Fashion and sports come together for some of the most aesthetic footwear combinations yet again " here are the exciting pair-ups to snap up in 2026. Sports brands unveil countless sneaker collaborations annually, and the most popular of them often bear a…...
She struggled to walk, every shoe hurt: A spinal injury led this Singapore mum to build a regional footwear brand
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1566+ words) After a spinal injury left her in chronic pain and unable to sit or walk, Mao Ting designed a pair of shoes in search of relief. That one pair grew into Sunnystep " now a 17-outlet brand across Singapore, Malaysia and…...
We tried the new Crocs x Lego Brick Clog " what it's like to wear Lego on your feet
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (506+ words) The bold collaboration between the two brands brings Lego bricks to life as wearable clogs, and we put them to the test. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to step into a pile of Lego bricks (intentionally),…...
Li-Ning, Anta and more: 8 Chinese sneaker brands giving Nike, Adidas and Asics a run'for'their'money
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (865+ words) These Chinese brands are changing consumer tastes and perceptions in the global sports shoe market with top-quality footwear. Chinese sneakers, in recent years, have gone through a huge image change. Besides good looks, the quality and technology behind them can…...