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It may be hard to believe, but New Balance has been around for over 100 years. The venerable shoe company started in 1906 in Boston, Mass., with a focus on arch supports and other accessories that improved fit for people who suffered from foot pain. They catered to working people who spent all day on their feet and needed extra support, recognizing that a customized fit means happier customers. That focus on making shoes comfortable continues to this day, even as the company has grown far beyond its humble beginnings. At first, New Balance didn’t even make its own shoes. Vans Shoes For Womens  ,Over the years, though, the company produced customized running shoes for local customers, and by mid-century showed an interest in the then-burgeoning athletic shoe market. The brand’s first big...

The KT1 is DMT’s flagship triathlon shoe, with the Italian brand claiming it offers premium sockless comfort and breathability thanks to a proprietary knitted upper. The knit is a multi-layer construction that’s said to ‘conform to the individual shape of each rider’s foot’ for a customised, glove-like fit. It’s not just a case of sacrificing support for comfort, either. DMT says its mapping technology adds different integrated structures within the knit to offer varying levels of support across the shoe. It’s also promised the upper will wrap around Hoka Shoes  our feet without deforming or compressing, and a full carbon sole should provide plenty of stiffness for maximum power output. DMT claims a size 42 weighs 220g per shoe, which appears to be about correct, with our 44.5 ...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative nursing footwear company Gales has just released its latest colorway. The bright and cheery mint color is available for men and women and comes in a wide range of full and half sizes.   Gales was born in March 2020 and went to market in September Hoka Sneakers of this year after Founder & CEO Rob Gregg experienced firsthand the incredible care and support frontline nurses had given a family member who had fallen seriously ill during the height of the pandemic. Determined to find a way to give back, he quickly identified the need for protective and comfortable footwear that doesn't break the bank. Named after beloved nurse Florence Nightingale, Gales is on a mission to fill a gap in the market. Combining 10 plus ...

BY MITCH STACY, AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow's franchise record-breaking 525-yard passing performance clearly meant something to the Cincinnati Bengals, who continued calling deep throws for him late in the fourth quarter with a 20-point lead against division rival Baltimore until the mark was secured. Only three QBs in NFL history have thrown for more yards in a game. But Burrow was more interested in what the final score — 41-21 over the Ravens — meant for his team, which took over first place in the AFC North with two games left. “We’re right where we want to be,” Burrow said. “We knew we had a chance to be in this position in training camp. We knew the kind of Hey Dudes team we had. You couldn’t ask for a better situation right now. We contro...

By DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The chances that the Kansas City Chiefs would spend Sunday night celebrating their record sixth straight AFC West title seemed slim last week when Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce headlined an outbreak of COVID-19 within the team. Turns out the NFL's hottest team was just fine. Patrick Mahomes was masterful in throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns, Byron Pringle and a cast of fill-ins rose to the occasion, and the defense dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 36-10 drubbing at Arrowhead Stadium. “This is the type of week where it's so great to have an Skechers Shoes experienced coach like Andy Reid, somebody who is so steady — somebody who has seen virtually everything that the NFL can throw at...