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As the Scarlet Witch in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” now in theaters, Elizabeth Olsen goes heavy on the drama: She’s a twisted sorceress who’s as ruthless as she is driven and desperate to reclaim what’s hers. Olsen’s portrayal of Wanda Maximoff in the 2021 Disney+ limited series “WandaVision” earned her Best Actress nominations at the Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy Awards. Given that she’s finally front and center in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Olsen is open to a movie spinoff, should one ever come across her desk. “I feel like the more people ask about it, the more I think, ‘Well, I guess I should.’ I would be there if the story was a good one,” she says. Her look in the film befits her character: Brooding, dramatic, striking. But off set, Olsen is much m...

Weddings and other warm weather outdoor events like graduations and cocktail parties are one of the great perks of summer. But when we dress up to celebrate out of doors, there is one big problem: The elements can be unkind to our special occasion shoes, leaving them stained by grass and mud. With wedding season upon us, we consulted pros to put together this guide to cleaning grass and mud off of shoes and sneakers, including temperamental suede and light-colored fabric. How to clean mud off of shoes and sneakers Rosa-Lan Jarman, vice president of alterations for David’s Bridal, says that when it comes to cleaning mud off of dress shoes, “It is important to understand the fabric of your shoes. Different fabrics require different treatment methods. So be sure to understand what ma...

Each month we round up the best products we have tested at Newsweek to make sure they get the attention they deserve. In May, we tested new trail-running shoes, multiple new audio products from Sony, and Ecobee's new line of smart home thermostats, as well as a lot of other technology-related gadgets. In addition to recapping the standout products, there are also some fresh mini-reviews and products we liked but that were complicated in some form or fashion. Occasionally, there are other product stories that aren't quite traditional reviews. Don't miss the one on why you might want to take your iPhone out of a case, or what a 9-year-old is looking for in a water bottle. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time. May Faves Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium NEWSWEEK NEWSLETTER...

ECCO Biom 2.1 The Danish company ECCO has a reputation for well-made and stylish footwear, from dress shoes and boots to sneakers. In my experience, their shoes tend to be very comfortable right out of the box. Now we have their new ECCO Biom 2.1 Low Tex, which is more than just a casual shoe but a distinctive move to the trail. It’s designed as a lightweight hiking trail shoe and since this is a shoe made by ECCO, it’s a dual purpose, created with both mountain trails and urban living in mind. Taos Sneakers  They “power” the shoe with BIOM® Natural Motion® Technology, using three independent layers, a mix of premium textiles and ECCO Yak Leather, which might convince you to head to the Himalayas for a little trail running. They have a lightweight and breathable upper, a Phorene™ midsol...

Stuburt XP II Spiked Golf Shoe Review Stuburt may not rival the best golf shoes(opens in new tab) on the market but, for the price, you can’t deny their products are great value for money. It’s not as if the brand isn’t familiar within golf. In 2010 and 2011, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke won the US Open and Open Championship wearing Stuburt shoes. Testing these XP II Spiked Golf Shoes in a range of conditions, there was one factor that I felt really stood out. Personally, I felt they performed well in cold and wet conditions, however, in warm weather, the Cushioned insole meant your feet got very warm and rather Keen Shoes For Women uncomfortable.I feel the XP IIs weren’t designed for summer in mind, with the spiked outsole providing excellent grip and traction that suited wette...

We test-drove the Charcoal and Pink (more manenta) pair and were surprised at how much these shoes can lift an outfit. Admittedly when paired with the artistic prints of a Famara skort (featured in our Best Skorts Guide) the shoes were a match for the boldness. But if you wore these with a black golf dress they’d really make the get-up sing. With 4 colour combinations (Black/White, Charcoal/Pink, White/Navy, Navy/Turquoise) you have plenty of options. Rick Owens Shoes Although the whole Skechers range is worth checking out, you are spoilt for choice. (Image credit: Future) It’s hard to really find anything wrong with these shoes, in fact like many of the shoes we feature in our best Women’s golf shoes  they all, as a whole, offer excellent qualities and minimal grumbli...