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In the 18 years since Loeffler Randall opened in New York City, it has perfected the art of making occasion shoes (particularly ones for gliding down a wedding aisle). Now, the label is taking its biggest step beyond footwear and accessories yet with its first complete ready-to-wear collection, available today. It's an expansion worthy of the slow and steady approach.Kizik Shoes The collection is a wearable summer daydream: The 37 pieces exude an airy and romantic sensibility aligned with the brand's beloved Camellia and Dahlia heels, from a puff-sleeved white midi dress to a ruched poplin tank top with scallop-hem tiers. LOEFFLER RANDALL Jessie Randall, Loeffler Randall founder and creative director, says evolving her joyful and romantic aesthetic into a clothing collec...

Unlike many mainstream running shoes brands, all of Puma's women’s running shoes are built on a last (model of the foot) which has been engineered for the female foot and gait. However, its new female-specific Puma Run XX Nitro is a little different, because unlike its other women’s running shoes, there’s no male equivalent. Named for the woman-specific double X chromosome DNA sequence, the Run XX NITRO has a female-specific design, offering a fit which is narrower than that of traditional Propet Sneakers women’s running shoes built on a unisex or male last which has been reduced in size to fit a woman’s foot. The brand says the Run XX has been designed to hug a woman’s foot at the heel, instep and arch, which we suspect delivers better lockdown and a more secure fit around the achilles....

Which Asics tennis shoes are best? If you enjoy playing tennis, you want to be at your best every time you step out onto the court. Every tennis player, regardless of ability, must wear the correct shoes to perform at a high level. Asics is a brand known for prioritizing functionality and comfort in its shoes, making them a worthy consideration if you want to upgrade your tennis shoes. If you want a high-quality, reliable pair, the Asics Women’s Gel Dedicate 8 Tennis Shoes offer a secure fit, flexibility and exceptional responsiveness. What to know before you buy Asics tennis shoes Size and fit Tennis requires quick, shifty movements, so it’s paramount to wear comfortable Asics Shoes . They should provide a snug fit, but not enough to constrict your feet. Too-tight shoes can cause s...

Among the many great (and lesser known) sales worth knowing about and shopping this week is REI's current deal on Hoka running shoes — where shoppers can score on trending sneaker styles for up to 30% off. Whether you're a natural athlete or just someone trying to kick-start their fitness routine this summer, durable running shoes are arguably one of the most worthwhile investments that you can make — especially if they're from Hoka. Shop Deals on Hoka Shoes Hoka shoes are some of most popular athletic sneakers on the market today — and for good reason. Many of the brand's running shoe styles are fitted with a cushioned midsole that aims to provide more comfort and shock absorbency to better help protect the joints. The Hoka One One brand's unique technology also relies on a round...

The most devoted “sneakerheads” will wait in long lines and shell out huge sums to land their most coveted footwear. So it’s no surprise that a ranking of the most valuable sneaker investments from discount code website DealA found some pairs of iconic Nike kicks on reselling site StockX fetching as much as a nearly 150,000% premium over their original retail prices. At the top of the list – organized by how much more expensive the shoes are now than their original retail price – is the Nike Dunk SB Low Paris, a limited-edition version of a Nike basketball sneaker first unveiled in 2003. Roughly 200 pairs were ever produced, Oboz Shoes and each pair features cutouts from art by late French expressionist painter Bernard Buffet. No two pairs of the sneakers are the same, and they so...

(CNN)Not all that long ago, people owned one generic pair of gym shoes, which they used for all sports and activities. Those days are long gone. Athletic footwear is a $16 billion business in the United States today. That figure is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years, as Americans buy multiple pairs of athletic shoes designed for different activities. But is it really necessary to have a closetful of sneakers, or is this all just marketing hype? "All activities and sports require care in choosing specific shoes," said Dr. Bradley Schaeffer, a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon at New York City's Sole Podiatry. "You have to provide proper support to avoid creating or exacerbating conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis and ingrown toenails." ...