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It’s evident when walking around campus that Mercer University students have a wide range of unique styles, especially specific styles in the world of shoe and sneaker culture. For many people, personal style and shoe choice is a Olukai Sandals way to outwardly showcase personality and passion. It allows for a passing stranger to catch a glimpse of who someone is without the exchange of conversation. “I kinda just focus more on individuality when it comes to my style and my shoes,” sophomore Obehi Onabanjo said. “It’s a big part of my style for sure.” Lux Corrona Avery Towns poses for a portrait wearing ALDOs. Onabanjo says that her shoes are mostly athletic and streetwear, depending on the new shoes that drop and what she’s interested in. “It kinda gives me the chance to e...

Since joining the royal family, Meghan Markle has become a major style icon — so when she stepped out wearing a pair of black pointed-toe flats from Rothy’s, it’s no surprise the brand become a viral sensation. And while the expression “quality over quantity” is certainly true, not everyone can afford to drop $145 on a pair of flats. Luckily, you don’t have to. There are plenty of shoes like Rothy’s that boast similar styles, constructions, and comfort as the cult-favorite brand, but at a fraction of the cost — and you can grab them all on Amazon. Why is the Duchess of Sussex (and millions more shoppers) a Rothy’s fan? For starters, Rothy’s shoes are famously comfortable and durable thanks to their unique, eco-friendly knit fabric, manufactured with recycled plastic water bottles,Oofos ...

For Scott Vane, being president of the Johns Creek High Girls Lacrosse Board, the father of triplet daughters on the team and an assistant coach wasn’t enough. “Once I got on the board and became president, I challenged everyone to find ways to give back and get involved with the community,” he said. “A member came across the idea of collecting shoes, and we thought it was a pretty cool thing.” For four years, the board along with both varsity and JV lacrosse team members at Johns Creek High have hosted events to gather slightly used shoes as part Hey Dude Women's Shoes of the Lace Up with Lax charity drive. The Marietta-based nonprofit’s mission is to address homeless issues “one step at a time.” The shoe collection provides footwear for needy kids and teens. “T...

If you plan to immerse yourself in the great outdoors this season, you may want to invest in a durable pair of hiking shoes — because nothing can ruin your time on the trail faster than the wrong footwear. You'll want to find an option that is comfortable and supportive enough for a day of trekking or backpacking, as well as sturdy enough to protect your feet from the elements. Luckily, you don't need to look far to find the perfect pair because Amazon shoppers have crowned the Merrell Moab 2 Vent Hiking Shoes as the only option you need. These popular kicks are the top-selling hiking shoes in both the men's and women's categories on Amazon for a reason. Both styles feature a protective toe cap,Skechers Shoes Outlets ample heel and arch support, and a fully-cushioned EVA insole th...

If Grayson Rodriguez keeps dealing like this, he could find himself on the mound at Camden Yards soon. Rodriguez, the top pitching prospect in baseball, continued his season-opening run of dominance on Wednesday with 5 1/3 scoreless innings of one-hit ball, striking out eight and allowing a walk in Norfolk’s 3-0 win over Durham at Harbor Park. He retired 15 consecutive batters after the Bulls' lone hit with one out in the first, registering 13 swings-and-misses on 75 pitches, perfectly hitting his pitch count for the night. “Every inning the emphasis is to go out and attack the strike zone," said Rodriguez. “Not altering my mentality, keep attacking the zone, attacking the hitters and not trying to make them swing and miss necessarily, just trying to make th...

The 2022 MLB regular season is less than two weeks old and, to be completely honest with you, this is the worst time of year to analyze baseball. The sample sizes are so small and it is damn near impossible to differentiate what's meaningful from what's nothing more than baseball being weird. But, we soldier on. With that in mind, our weekly series breaking down various trends across the league continues Wednesday with a look one rookie's tough luck strike zone, another's unique pitch, and the league-wide home run rate. Last week we examined Steven Kwan's historic start, Julio Urías' missing velocity, and the decline in stolen bases. Rodríguez's rookie strike zone By all accounts Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez is one of the best prospects and most talented young p...