Nordstrom is great at a lot of things (sorry for the obvious statement), but especially shoes. There are so many. This is a great thing but it also kind of makes shopping harder because we have to narrow it down somehow. Well, I’m happy to say that I did a lot of the digging for you. I’ll endorse a beautiful, …
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Amid fierce competition, digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) in footwear and apparel have carved out a path for success. Brands like Allbirds, M.Gemi and Rothy’s are among the wave of companies born online within the past decade that have upended traditional retail practices, forged direct consumer relationships and crafted strong brand identities. Despite the turbulence in the broader shoe and …
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The Super Bowl is quickly approaching, and some of the cleats football fans will see on the field at some point have surfaced — including some extravagant ones created by Dominic “The Shoe Surgeon” Ciambrone. When star Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. hits the SoFi Stadium field in L.A. on Feb. 13 for pregame warmups, he will …
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Courtesy of Adidas, Allbirds Running and sustainability go hand-in-hand. From taking in sweeping views on the trail to breathing in fresh air with every deep inhalation, it’s in all runners’ best interest to do their part to take care of the planet. So needless to say, we were all ears when we heard that Adidas and Allbirds—two of our favorite …
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You’ve heard of snakes on a plane. But how about Crocs on a plane? My wife, a makeup artist who spends hours standing, decided to try a pair of Crocs to relieve persistent foot pain. While she tried on different pairs in a Crocs store last summer, I turned up my nose. “You should try them,” she told me after …
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What’s one way to never ever get hit on? Easy! Wear Balenciaga’s Croc Madame, their heeled green Croc. The piece made its bulbous rubber debut for spring 2022 and promptly went viral. A heel on a Croc? People hate/love to see it. Fast forward a year later, I’ve put this unsightly but haute rubber clog, which retails for $625, on …
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Global supply chain slowdowns are set to impact everyone this holiday season, from retailers to consumers. The issues are particularly plaguing the footwear industry. For example, a global shortage of rubber and plastic, which are essential in the production of sneakers, has made it difficult for factories to produce enough product to meet demand, a phenomenon exacerbated by labor shortages …
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 23: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, are seen in Midtown on September 23, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images) Last week, Meghan Markle spent a long weekend in New York City meeting with Mayor Bill de Blasio, reading to school children in Harlem, and speaking at …
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