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In January, Nashville-based musician Benn Park founded Shoes Off Music Booking Agency – an agency devoted to booking and showcasing local Asian American and Pacific Islander artists. “I reached out to a lot of Asian artists based in Nashville on Instagram that I already knew, and all of them were very much excited about it,” Park said. “That support is really what kept the ball rolling. Shoes Off was originally supposed to be just a live music series, like a lot of writers’ series, but I think it became more than that just based off of the support I've garnered behind it.“ Although Music City is brimming with talent, visibility of Asian American and Pacific Islander  performers and opportunities to showcase their artistry has been lacking. Shoes Off has hosted a variety of events for As...

A great shoeshine is only partly about the polish that comes out of the can. It’s also about the polish that comes out of the shoeshine man. It’s about the breeze he shoots. It’s about the drama he creates as he whisks the brushes against your wingtips and the sense of ceremony he brings when he snaps the cloth across your toecap. Fewer D.C. shoeshine men were as much fun to watch work as Tony “White Pony” Lugthart, who died of liver cancer on June 11 at the age of 62. I was a customer of White Pony Tony’s, regularly settling into the well-upholstered stand he had in the window of McCormick & Schmick’s on K Street NW. Over the years, Hoka Sneakers Tony operated other stands around town — including on the Hill and at Reagan National Airport — but that two-seater wa...

While there are plenty of emerging brands offering stylish options for plus-size bodies (because anyone above a size 14  knows that the struggle to find good pieces can be real), wide-width shoes are a whole ‘nother story. Especially if you don’t wear a shoe size of an 8 or a 9. Yes, we want comfortable shoes with sensible heels and quality material, but without old church lady realness. Many stylists will say that a great outfit begins from the ground up. And if you’ve ever compared real leather to, well, anything else, then you can clearly spot and feel the difference. But if you’re into more sustainable fabrics, there’s nothing to fear: there are still some great vegan leather and canvas alternatives for you, too. Ahead, shop our edit of flat, mid and high-heeled sandals to wear o...

Asics Gel-Ace Pro M Standard Golf Shoe Review Having released its Gel-Kayano Ace golf shoe earlier this year, Asics and its North America partner Srixon are back with their second new release of 2022. The new shoe is the Gel-Ace Pro M Standard, which is the model that 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has been wearing on the PGA Tour. Back in March, I tested the Gel-Kayano Ace, Asics Shoes which is a modern and athletic spikeless golf shoe, and came away highly impressed. In fact, I’ve been wearing it on a regular basis the last couple of months when I play and test products. My previous experiences with Asics golf shoes had also been good, so I was anxious to test the Gel-Ace Pro M Standard, which is a more traditional spiked golf shoe, the style I usually gravitate toward. ...

MANILA, Philippines — Father’s Day is coming, and it’s a great time to rediscover Clarks. The British shoe brand has been a worldwide icon and familiar to Filipinos for decades. And now that it’s under the SSI group’s brand portfolio, it’s ready to stomp. Big time. Maybe because it’s summer, but men’s shoes are very light and leaning towards youthful adventure. For the spring-summer 2022 Core Collection, in addition to classic Desert Boots and Wallabees, we’re talking shoes with very modern technology, designs that pop, and just enough of a nod to the brand’s legacy appeal. For dads, Clarks has long been a go-to look. In pop culture, Breaking Bad’s Walter White sported Wallabees through all five seasons, and the suede moccasins Rockport Shoes were a favorite of Wu-Tang Clan members R...

Can you wear black socks with white shoes? The answer to this question is a resounding “yes!” Black socks are a great way to add some edge to your outfit, and they can be worn with many different types of shoes. In this definitive guide, we will try and show you how to wear black socks with white shoes in style. WHITE SNEAKERS The most obvious choice when it comes to black socks and white shoes is to stick with a classic pair of white sneakers. This is a great option if you want to keep your look simple and clean. You can wear black socks with any type of white sneaker, from canvas tennis shoes to leather high-tops. Just make sure that your socks are the right length. You don’t want them to be too short or too long. The perfect sock should hit just above the ankle. You can also try ...