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The U.S. Soccer Federation and its men's and women's national teams agreed to side-by-side collective bargaining agreements that will equalize pay and vindicate the women in their years-long battle with the federation over inequities. The two deals, which run through 2028, will pay men's and women's players on "identical" terms, the federation and the two players unions announced Wednesday. They will also equalize World Cup prize money, clearing a major barrier that had perpetuated inequality and still does elsewhere around the globe. And whereas previous labor agreements positioned the USMNT and USWNT as competitors for finite resources, the new agreements position the men and women as partners on a joint mission: to raise soccer's profile in the United States, and capitalize financ...

There are a lot of forces that lead to pressure building up around rookies. Some of them emanate from the player himself — whether they possess the obvious physical tools for stardom, or minor-league domination or a novel profile everyone wants to succeed. Others are decidedly external. Prospect lists, comparisons to stars of yore, a famous father, etc. And sometimes, a rookie doesn’t even get to define himself as A Guy before he’s tapped to replace The Guy. It’s perhaps the toughest ask of a young player. You don’t just have to adjust to the majors and find your way, you have to do it while everyone compares you to the franchise player who just left. Also, a perennial contender’s division dominance might ride on it. Such was the scenario for Jeremy Peña, the 24-year-old shortstop...

Rothy’s — the San Francisco-based shoe company that uses thread made from recycled plastic water bottles and post-consumer recycled materials — is opening at 181 Columbus Ave. on the corner of West 68th Street. The site was previously home to Variazioni, which closed in late 2021. Here’s the skinny on Rothy’s: 3D knits. “More than 125 million single-use plastic bottles have been turned into our signature thread, which we use to craft Hey Dudes all our products,” states Rothy’s website. “And we’ve repurposed 400,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic (collected from land within 30 miles of coastlines) by using it to knit our bags and accessories.” That mighty fine weave has earned Rothy’s respect with celebrities like Katie Holmes, who told InStyle that sustainability is really impo...

Walking boomed during the pandemic, and it’s still one of the most popular outdoor fitness activities. The easy and accessible exercise has proven health benefits such as lowering stress, maintaining a healthy weight, improving your mood, among many others. And to fully amplify these effects, proper shoes are needed — yet many are wearing the wrong size sneakers, for starters. Here, running and comfort retailers sound off on the most common issues when shopping for walking shoes and their top recommendations to customers: “One mistake customers make is getting [their shoes] too small. Your athletic shoe is going to be a half to a full size bigger than your dress shoe size. This allows for your foot Hoka Running Shoes to swell when you exercise and not be crowded inside your shoes....

There are plenty of height-altering shoes available for women including high heels, wedges, platforms, and more. However, the options for men are not as prominent. That’s where elevator shoes come in. If you’re wondering what elevator shoes are and how they work, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading to uncover everything you need to know about how elevator shoes are bringing men’s fashion to new heights. What are Elevator Shoes? Elevator shoes are shoes for men that add an inch or two to their height. Using a taller heel insert, they add a few extra inches to your height which makes you look and feel taller. This height-increasing insole can be removable or permanent inside the shoe. Benefits of Elevator Shoes Appear taller One of the primary benefits of elevator...

1. Adidas Baricade The Barricade returns from a three-year absence—for its 12th iteration—with a sleeker profile and improved cushioning for a more adaptive and comfortable ride. To retain its trademark stability, a 3D TPU shank centers the shoe and limits twisting through the midfoot during changes of direction. The split herringbone pattern of the out-sole delivers an effective combination of grip and give on any surface. (Click here to view models and purchase.) 2. Asics Gel-Resolution 8 Asics doubled down on the rock-solid stability and support of the Steve Madden Gel Resolution with Dynawall technology, added to both the medial and lateral sides to bolster the shoe during side-to-side movement. Dynawrap, a clever lacing system, works to that end by creating a secure, almost customi...