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An Ode to Crocs, The Ugly Rubber Shoe That’s Finally Getting the Respect It Deserves

Update: This article was originally published on April 19, 2021. A lot has happened in the world of Crocs since then. Recently, SPY editors named Crocs one of the Best Christmas Gifts of 2021. We also named Crocs the top casual shoes of the year in The 2021 Man, our annual end-of-year product awards. To reflect these developments, we’ve updated …

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Alleged Serial Killer Perez Reed Used Same Gun, Wore Same Shoes to Gun Down 6 People, Police Say

A 25-year-old suspected serial killer has been charged with two of six murders he is allegedly connected to in St. Louis and Kansas City, according to local police. Perez Reed, whose photo shows he sports a crescent tattoo between his eyes, was stopped by authorities as he got off a bus Friday night after police tied his cellphone picked up …

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The Running Shoes That Almost Made Our 2022 Winter Buyer’s Guide

“],”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> To select the best road- and trail-running shoes for our annual Winter Buyer’s Guide, we spend months putting miles on new and updated models from all the major brands. The competition for those limited print slots is fierce—only the very best new kicks make the cut. But every year there are a few shoes that miss out on the limelight …

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Shimano revamps road shoe line

Shimano has launched its 2022 shoe line which includes a track and sprint-focused S-PHYRE RC902T, as well as the limited-edition Dura-Ace RC902S S-PHYRE kicks, a mid-range SH-RC702, the RC502 and and a women’s-specific RC502W. For adventure and gravel riders, there’s the limited edition RX8 Gravel Race shoes. Limited Edition Dura-Ace S-PHYRE To celebrate the launch of Shimano’s new Dura-Ace 12-speed …

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How a dance shoe store in Cambridge is keeping its doors open during the pandemic

Local “I believe that all those people who donated, they donated with the idea that [I’ve] got to stick around and [I’ve] got to keep working.” The coronavirus pandemic presented a huge challenge to Steven Adelson’s business model as studios closed down and dancers were not able to try on shoes in-person. Mihiro Shimano The storefront of Teddy Shoes, set …

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(BIRD) starts trading on the Nasdaq

A woman walks past an Allbirds store in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shoe maker Allbirds’ shares surged 90% in their market debut on Wednesday, as the company nabbed a valuation of roughly $4.1 billion. The company, known for its eco-friendly wool sneakers and slip-ons, opened its …

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Weatherproof Blondo Boots Are the Shoe I Pack on Every Winter Vacation

When it comes to winter footwear, there’s always the same dilemma: you want to wear your cutest boots, but you don’t want to ruin your cutest boots in the snow and elements that come with the year’s coldest months. For years, I was on the hunt for the perfect winter boot: something trendy but comfortable, warm but not fur-lined, and …

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15 Best Shoes for Every Outfit

DEIRDRE LEWIS After months spent in house slippers and pajamas, ordering real clothes again is an event—a sign you have places to go and outfits to assemble. Let the best shoes on Amazon be the final piece of all your re-entry looks. While you’re filling your Amazon cart with smart home accents and new jeans, you can also add shoes …

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