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nytimes.com > wirecutter > reviews > best-fashion-sneakers

Our Favorite Slim, Stylish Sneakers

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1794+ words) Zoe Vanderweide is a writer focused on style and accessories. She has personally tested over 1,000 T-shirts, swimsuits, bras, sneakers, and more. As a style writer, I'm committed to cute shoes. But I'm also a glutton for comfort. So a chic…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7082254 > 03/03/2026 > aja-wilson-shoe-wnba-aces-europe-tour

For A’ja Wilson, ‘storytelling is so key’ with a new signature shoe, European tour

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (715+ words) A'ja Wilson signs an autograph on her signature shoe during the WNBA playoffs in September. Ian Maule / Getty Images When Nike began to assert its dominance in the sneaker world in the 1980s and 1990s, a key component involved storytelling in its…...

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nytimes.com > interactive > 10/31/2025 > magazine > nyc-marathon-finish-photo-history-rod-dixon.html

‘I’m the Guy on the Floor’: Memories From a Thrilling Marathon Finish

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (591+ words) The story behind an indelible marathon moment, 42 years later. On Oct. 23, 1983, Rod Dixon crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon knowing he had just run the race of his life. What he didn't know was what was…...

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nytimes.com > wirecutter > reviews > best-crocs-for-men

My Doctor Recommended Crocs. So I Tested and Ranked Them.

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1857+ words) Alexander Aciman is a writer who has covered menswear, pasta-making, running gear, and Wirecutter picks he has spotted on TV shows. Late in my 21st year of running, I began to feel a pain in my right foot. This wasn't the…...

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nytimes.com > wirecutter > reviews > best-kids-sandals-water-shoes

These Dunk-Ready Water Shoes May Just Become Your Kid’s Go-To

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1857+ words) Rough beach stones can wreak havoc on tender little feet, and hiking shoes, accidentally plunged into a puddle or creek, can become soggy and spoil an otherwise joyful romp in the woods. A great pair of water-friendly shoes can protect…...

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nytimes.com > wirecutter > reviews > snow-boot-shopping-tips

How to Shop for Warm, Waterproof Boots

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (291+ words) Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, tumblers, and more. She once dumped glitter in her car to test handheld vacuums. Many people probably don't think much about their winter boots " until suddenly, they're stuck…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7022409 > 02/05/2026 > scottie-pippen-memorabilia-auction

Scottie Pippen’s collection, including Michael Jordan’s ‘Dream Team’ sneakers, going to auction

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (510+ words) Scottie Pippen is set to auction off a variety of notable items from his legendary playing career. Brian Bahr / AFP via Getty Images More than 50 items worth an estimated $6 million-plus from Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen's personal collection will…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7008350 > 01/30/2026 > bronny-james-logo-shoe-lebron-lakers-nba

Bronny James’ new signature logo sparking conversation, but shouldn’t be unexpected

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (632+ words) The Nike sneakers worn by Bronny James on Wednesday featured his signature logo. Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE via Getty Images There was no rollout. You had to be a sneakerhead of sorts, the kind of person who pays close attention to…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6963523 > 01/12/2026 > lebron-james-jersey-patch-topps-cards

LeBron James to wear 23rd season jersey patches that will go into trading cards

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (250+ words) LeBron James will wear a unique patch on his jersey for the rest of the season, starting Monday night when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Sacramento Kings to commemorate his record-breaking 23rd NBA campaign. After each game, those patches will…...

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nytimes.com > wirecutter > reviews > big-bud-press-socks-review

I Own 57 Pairs of Socks, But I Always Reach for This Pair First

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (645+ words) Hannah Rimm is an editor at Wirecutter. She has spent a decade testing everything from lipstick to credit cards, hard seltzer to board games. For nearly two decades, I have collected socks. A cursory count through my sock drawer yields…...