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ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — A former Penn State Altoona student is making waves in the shoe industry. Since graduating in 2020, his shoes have been worn by celebrities and on the catwalk. But these aren't your regular shoes. Not all business ideas seem like a shoo-in, at first. But Nick Unis shows that you got to just keep running to make that idea a reality. We initially spoke with him in 2018, when he was raising money through Kickstarter for his company, Unis Footwear. He told 6 News on Friday that Unis Footwear's guiding mission is "to create the most sustainable sneaker using 3D printing and 3D knitting technology." "Our shoes are a hundred percent recyclable," said Unis. "So, Kizik Shoes when you're done wearing the shoe, you can actually send it back to us for a discount. W...

G/FORE has made a sizeable impression on the golf shoe market in recent years and have quickly becomes a go-to shoe for golfers looking for a pair of the best golf shoes on the market. Covering styles from classic brogues to on and off-course training shoe styles, the brand had dipped its toe into a wide range of silhouettes. Bold colour options have also made the brand highly distinguishable out on course and will allow you to express yourself even more when playing golf. Hokas Shoes While the brand may not yet be as recognised as FootJoy, Nike, adidas or Skechers are, G/FORE golf shoes easily stack up against these brands for comfort and performance. One feature that makes all golf shoes in the G/FORE stand out from its competitors in the massaging insole. This insole features on ...

For traveling moms, a good pair of shoes just may be the most important accessory of all. In fact, it can make all the difference in what she gets to experience and how much she actually enjoys a trip. Because she won’t want to sacrifice style for comfort, we’ve found great options that check all the boxes, including sustainability. Here are the shoes that will show her you’re her sole mate. Rothy’s The Driver PROMOTED Rothy’s The Driver ROTHY'S Rothy’s makes amazing shoes for travel – in fact, they’re so comfortable right out of the box, they never have to get worn in first. Knit from plastic bottles, they’re machine washable for easy care, and even though they’re soft enough to take up little room in a suitcase, Hoka One One they’re surprisingly sup...

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Footwear retailer Crocs is bringing back its “Free Pair for Healthcare” promotion and will give away free shoes and scrubs to healthcare workers for the next week. The promotion will run from noon ET on Friday, May 6 to noon ET on Thursday, May 12. To receive a free pair of shoes and scrubs, healthcare workers can visit Crocs’ website at noon to submit a request. A draw will be held to determine recipients.National Nurses Day starts Friday, May 6, and National Nurses Week through May 12. Crocs has given away nearly 1 million pairs of shoes through the program since its debut in 2020. The popular footwear brand has teamed up with FIGS this year to recognize the healthcare workers who have been battling COVID-19 on the front lin...

Shoes.com is changing hands again — this timing joining the Designer Brands Inc. family. In a statement sent to FN today, the DSW parent company said it has acquired “the key strategic retail domain ‘Shoes.com’ and associated intellectual property assets” for an undisclosed amount. Private equity firm CriticalPoint Capital LLC is the last publicly known parent company of Shoes.com, but Designer Brands declined to reveal whether it was the seller. A spokesman for the company noted that the domain and IP were Running Shoes carved out as part of the sale, and that Designer Brands did not purchase any underlying operating business assets. A landing page on Shoes.com currently states that the dotcom is now “part of DSW” and a link directs shoppers to the DSW.com site. Customers with qu...

Which New Balance trail running shoes are best? One of the best forms of exercise you can engage in is running. It builds your endurance and strength while lowering your resting heart rate and improving your mood. The best place to run isn’t on the treadmill or on the road, but out in nature. New Balance offers Hoka Running Shoes good-quality trail running shoes — such as the comfortably padded and highly durable and breathable New Balance 481 V3 Trail Running Shoes — so you can improve your life and health in comfort without breaking the bank. What to know before you buy New Balance trail running shoes Size and width New Balance trail running shoes come in men’s and women’s sizing, where men’s sizing is roughly 1.5 sizes larger than a matching women’s size. For example, if you typical...