Take a walk down any NYC street and you’ll see a pair of Hokas on stylish people’s feet. Once reserved for hitting the pavement, the running shoes — with their hallmark chunky soles, athletic mesh and vivid colorways — have become both a street-style staple, a trendy boardroom accessory and everything in between. And the proof … Read more
Hellen Obiri, the Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, will make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics — thanks to her shoes. Obiri will be sporting a new sneaker from sportswear company On, but it’s far from a typical sneaker. On’s Cloudboom Strike LS is spray-on footwear. “LS” stands for LightSpray, the trademarked … Read more
It’s a Maize and Blue goldmine. A storage unit purportedly belonging to Cowboys star Mazi Smith, chock full of Michigan-exclusive shoes and apparel, was auctioned off with the buyer posting the treasure trove on TikTok. Vincent Broadway claims he paid $1,880 for the unit, which garnered some attention due to the gun safe inside it. … Read more
Could a new movie about Air Jordan shoes, of all things, become the year’s sneaker hit? Amazon Studios’ robustly entertaining, real-life drama definitely has the makings of one. It’s far and away the most likable film released so far this year. There’s a starry cast led by Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman and Ben … Read more
She’s put her heart and sole into it. Amira-Dior Traynham-Artis, a 14-year-old entrepreneur from Brooklyn, will have her custom sneakers featured in the gift bags at the Oscars 2023. The teen says having her Lane 1 kicks offered up as congratulatory swag for A-listers such as Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh and Austin Butler is a … Read more
If the shoe fits, sell it. A self-described “sneaker geek” has made a career flipping coveted footwear, swearing by 10 pairs to ensure a hefty profit margin in the resale market. Zach Berkowitz, a shoe-investing extraordinaire, said he began his sneaker love affair when he purchased his first pair of Nike Dunk Lows in middle … Read more