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First published October 1, 2019 By and large, I don’t wear shoes. I mostly walk barefoot to and from work. I go barefoot in the office. I go barefoot in other people’s offices, anytime I’m meeting with someone I know won’t care – with the honourable exception of meetings with honourable Members, when I wear Vibram FiveFingers. I go barefoot when popping out for lunch, or doing the grocery shopping, or going out to dinner – unless I’m dining with people I think will be embarrassed by it or the restaurant is a bit fancy. When I can, I run barefoot. (Though since the time I burned my soles, I no longer run barefoot on the pavement on sunny summer afternoons.) Most days in winter and, Wellington being Wellington, Hokas Shoes  quite often in the other seasons too, I get asked, “Aren’t you...

SAN FRANCISCO — All eyes were on Steph Curry’s feet in the hours prior to Game 4. Anyone watching his dazzling 43-point performance in the Warriors’ win might’ve forgotten his status was in limbo after a foot injury late in Game 3. Maybe a lucky pair of his signature shoes did some magic. Curry wore the same lavender Curry Brand Under Armor shoes for Game 4 that he wore for two key games in Game 3 and for the second half of Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference semifinals. When he’s wearing those shoes, the Warriors are 3-0. With the Warriors trying to avoid losing both road games and falling into a 3-1 hole in a hostile TD Garden, it seemed the shoe choice could have been intentional. But Curry was surprised to hear he was undefeated in the purple sneaker...

A comfortable pair of sandals is a must-have in every summer wardrobe. While it's pretty easy to shop for comfy flat sandals, finding a platform pair that is supportive enough for all day spent on your feet and walkable despite the added height can prove to be a difficult task. But Nordstrom shoppers seem to have found the perfect option in the Mia Lunna Platform Ankle Strap Sandals — and they are majorly marked down right now. One customer loved them so much they called the pair "the most comfortable sandal"  they've ever worn, before adding, "this shoe gives the perfect amount of height without jeopardizing any comfort." Along with a durable rubber sole, the summer-ready shoes feature a padded footbed that's so soft and cushioned that one person said it feels "like a thick yoga ...

Spanx may be best known for its comfortable, flattering shapewear, although the brand also makes stylish and functional clothing that you can just as easily wear on an airplane as you can in the office. It recently launched a new collection of pants and shorts that are designed with travel and versatility in mind, and one pair in particular is already a staple in my wardrobe. The brand sent me a pair of the On-the-go Kick Flare Pants to test out, and I was instantly impressed with their look and feel — and the longer I wore them, the more I liked them. The pants are made from a blend of cotton, rayon, and elastane, which means they're structured enough for a professional look but stretchy enough to remain comfortable throughout the day. Plus, they have two back pockets that ...

MSCHF is down with an Air Force 1-influenced Super Normal pair of shoes after being sued by Nike over the collaborative Lil Nas X Air Max 97 lookalikes. It also received a stay of proceedings from a U.S. District Court judge who ordered the company to halt spread and ad campaigns for Tyga's Wavy Baby sneakers. Now, the Super Normal footwear is found in twisting free flow patterns as if stuck in a microwave, akin to the Vans Old Skool-inspired Wavy Baby sneakers. The MSCHF is making preparations for the launch of its latest Super Normal shoes, which are slated to arrive on Thursday, June 23, 2022. All those intrigued by the unusual design and structure of these Super Normal sneakers can cop them via the MSCHF’s official sneakers app. The exclusive shoes will be sold for $145 per pair....

When you first get into running, the best purchase you can make is a versatile, everyday pair of running shoes. These are the kind of shoes that should take away a lot of the hurdles from lacing up and getting out on the road as often as possible. The new Allbirds Tree Flyers are running shoes with that potential for a lot of people. That's what the company is aiming for here with their new midsole foam and updated design: a do-it-all shoe that can appeal to new runners and experienced ones alike. When Allbirds made the jump to producing sustainable running shoes, as it has with its other shoes, it did so with mixed results. Its first running shoes were fine but trailed behind the competition in a lot of ways. Now, only a few models in, the Tree Flyers feel like a big leap forward for t...