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4 sandal trends that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to stylists and designers
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (767+ words) Warm weather means sandal season is officially here. Whether you're looking for an everyday pair or something a little more fashion-forward, some styles are taking off this summer while others aren't worth the closet space. Business Insider asked stylists and…...
Allbirds is now Smartbirds, and its AI-focused CEO says people won't even remember the shoes'
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1111+ words) A few years ago, Allbirds was Silicon Valley's favorite sneaker company. Now it's betting its future on AI infrastructure. After selling off its footwear business and shedding most of its workforce, the company formerly known for its eco-friendly wool sneakers…...
6 shoe trends that are in this summer and 3 that are out, according to stylists
2+ week, 2+ day ago (591+ words) Summer is almost here, which means it's time to start thinking about the shoes you'll be wearing over the next few months. But as trends come and go, it can be hard to know which styles are worth revisiting and…...
Stephen Curry ends sneaker free agency by signing with China's Li-Ning
2+ week, 3+ day ago (570+ words) Stephen Curry is a free agent no more. A sneaker free agent, that is. The four-time NBA champion has spent his entire playing career with the Golden State Warriors and is under contract through the end of next season. He…...
Palace and Rizla's New Collection is a Collaboration Worth Getting Excited About (For a Change)
3+ week, 5+ day ago (383+ words) Created in partnership with Rizla Here's a rare thing: a brand collaboration you'll actually be excited about getting decked out in. Most of the time, when a couple of brands link up, it feels pretty underwhelming, but Palace Skateboards getting…...
Did the Pope Really Wear Nikes?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (713+ words) For a few hours Pope Leo XIV had sneakerheads stumped. Near the end of last week, the Vatican released a trailer for "Leone a Roma," a breezy-looking documentary on the American-born pope's years in Rome. It's not something that would…...
From Drake to Dua Lipa: How the Football Shirt Dominated Pop Culture
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1108+ words) Created in partnership with Rizla The rumors that Justin Bieber was wearing a Swindon Town shirt ahead of his headline set at Coachella shows how far football kits have traveled. Once they were only for the terraces, now they don't…...
Adidas" Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour Marathon
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) What if the same pair of shoes were behind three marathon world records'and the extraordinary feat of the first marathon completed in under two hours? The 2026 London Marathon is a historic event already, thanks to the time recorded by Kenyan…...
If On Shoes Are for Everyone, Are They Still Ons?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (936+ words) On, the Swiss running-shoe company, is moving fast. But having made the leap from start-up to established name in performance footwear, the company finds itself at a critical juncture: How does it stay true to its roots as a brand…...
The Adidas Hyperboost Edge Is Your New Super Trainer
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1147+ words) Some running shoes swagger into town, stirring up hype, making big promises. Like the Nike Vaporfly or the Puma Fast-R Nitro 3 Elite, the Adidas Hyperboost Edge ($200) promises to usher in "a new era of road running," with brand-new supershoe DNA'a…...