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I raced in the Mastercard Mini 10K this weekend and, honestly, it was hell—but ultimately in a good way, since now I feel like a svelte running queen. Everything about it was tough AF: the elevation on the course, the heat, the humidity, the pre-race anxiety, and (of course) joint and muscle pain. (I’ll definitely be snagging a Theragun ASAP.) It’s all worth it in the end, when you have that dazzling medal around your neck, but the one thing I have zero tolerance for when it comes to racing is the foot pain that comes with wearing shitty running shoes. Oh, and blisters? Absolutely out of the question—I would have legit just dropped out if I felt one coming on. Thankfully, I didn’t have to, since I have the best Hokas Shoes running shoes in the game: the Hoka Bondi 7s. I’...

Companies in the Zacks Shoes and Retail Apparel industry have been benefiting from continued demand for activewear and footwear, given the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. The industry players focused on product innovation, store expansion, digital investments and omni-channel growth are poised to gain in the current market. This has compelled the activewear segment to resort to innovations to make their assortments more comfortable and fashionable. However, elevated costs related to supply-chain headwinds, as well as to support brand campaigns and digital investments have been deterrents. The industry participants have been consistently investing in product innovation based on customer feedback and requirements. Investments in products and e-commerce portals bode well for players like ...

The sky’s the limit when it comes to platform wedding shoes, and if you love the resurgence of Y2K fashion, this accessory might be the perfect option. In the past, platform shoes were generally known for their extremely elevated heel, however, this trend has been revamped for the modern-day bride. You can opt for a two-inch platform sneaker or a five-inch platform heel, and both would be just as stunning as the other. No matter your bridal style we're Hoka Shoes confident there will be an option for you, and when searching for this type of footwear, be sure to find a shoe you're comfortable wearing down the aisle and on the dance floor. With a broad price range, from $34 to $2,000, brides of all budgets have the ability to purchase a style that works best for them—and what's mor...

Slutty Vegan and iconic fashion brand Steve Madden have partnered on new sneakers and handbags inspired by the popular vegan fast-food chain. The new items are reimagined versions of Steve Madden’s classic POSSESSION sneakers and BSETTITUP bag styles and are made with entirely vegan materials approved by animal-rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Both the bag and the sneakers went through a Slutty Vegan makeover and feature the chain’s white, yellow, and red color scheme, along with its recognizable logos and slogans. “I am thrilled that Slutty Vegan is able to partner with such an amazing company like Steve Madden,” Slutty Vegan founder and owner Pinky Cole said in a statement. “When the opportunity presented itself, it was a no-brainer. This collaboration ...

What are the ingredients of a fashion photograph? This question may be rarely asked, yet it’s an important one to think about. After all, is fashion photography really about the technicalities, or is it about content?You can argue that all fashion images are made of photons, and you would be absolutely right. In fact, every image is made of photons. However, if we zoom out from the basic micro level, we need to consider the content of fashion images. That content is what you see in the image, what the image makes you feel, and what experience the image creates.   Ingredient #1: Great Styling Fashion imagery is impossible without… fashion. Obvious, right? You need to understand the style and societal impact of the clothes you’re photographing. The style dictates what the image wil...

Larissa Barros, Jamia Maddrey, Joan Demeo – these women are just a few of the many victims of domestic violence each year. Their surviving loved ones spoke at the Love Life Now Foundation's annual Heel-A-Thon on June 4 in Brockton. Lovern Gordon, an Avon resident, is the group's founder and holds the issue of domestic violence close to her heart. "I am a two-time survivor of domestic violence," Gordon said. "My passion for helping survivors and victims comes from my own personal experience." A report from Respond Inc., a New England agency working against domestic violence, said: "One in four women, one in three teens and one in seven men nationwide will experience domestic violence in their lifetime." "For trans or gender non-conforming folks, this number jumps to 54 perce...