Nutting it out: selling shoes the right fit for two mothers
Posted on May 23, 2012 in Bowling shoes
THE world's most photographed child, Suri Cruise, has been spotted wearing them. And in Sydney's playgrounds it's likely you will also see a toddler jumping around in the simple canvas sold by Sophie Cooper and Sophie Cooper, the identically named sisters-in-law behind Walnut Melbourne.
Wrapping Stilettos in Foot-Binding Debate
Posted on May 23, 2012 in Tennis shoes
Named for a type of dagger with a slender blade, the stiletto’s defining characteristic is not so much the height, but the girth, of its heel.
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Former TOMS Shoes marketing director named pier administrator
Posted on May 21, 2012 in Clarks shoes
The Santa Monica Pier Corporation has appointed S. Jay Farrand, former marketing director for Marina del Rey area-based TOMS Shoes, as the new pier administrator.
Tags: pier, toms, shoes, administrator, marketing
Nutting it out: selling shoes the right fit for two mothers
Posted on May 20, 2012 in Lebron james shoes
THE world's most photographed child, Suri Cruise, has been spotted wearing them. And in Sydney's playgrounds it's likely you will also see a toddler jumping around in the simple canvas sold by Sophie Cooper and Sophie Cooper, the identically named sisters-in-law behind Walnut Melbourne.
Dirk Nowitzki’s Nike Air Force 1 sneakers celebrate Mavs’ title win (a bit late)
Posted on May 18, 2012 in Born shoes
After winning a title with the Dallas Mavericks last season and being named the NBA Finals' Most Valuable Player, much was made of Dirk Nowitzki's newfound marketability. The German-born forward went from relative unknown (stateside, at least) to untapped resource , a newly recognizable figure whose unconventional on-court style, effusive off-court personality and run of postseason heroics made ...
Jordan named new USC Aiken chancellor
Posted on May 17, 2012 in Dsw shoes
Sandra J. Jordan, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, has been named chancellor of the University of South Carolina Aiken.
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Reebok Question Mid White/Red | Hypebeast
Posted on May 15, 2012 in Reebok shoes
The shoe that became as iconic as the Rookie of the Year who wore it, Reebok's Question Mid was aptly named for a player who many questioned ahead of the 1996 draft. Yet, defying all who questioned his size and skill, ...
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Birkenstock shoes was created right into - 98 Rock Baltimore Blog ...
Posted on May 13, 2012 in Michael jordan shoes
Before the Birkenstock family started making sandals, they made orthopedic shoe inserts. It all began having a German cobbler named Konrad Birkenstock (descended from the long line of cobblers, the first recorded name ...
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Dirk Nowitzki’s Nike Air Force 1 sneakers celebrate Mavs’ title win (a bit late)
Posted on May 12, 2012 in Born shoes
After winning a title with the Dallas Mavericks last season and being named the NBA Finals' Most Valuable Player, much was made of Dirk Nowitzki's newfound marketability. The German-born forward went from relative unknown (stateside, at least) to untapped resource , a newly recognizable figure whose unconventional on- style, effusive off-court personality and run of postseason heroics made ...
PHOTO: Nike Releases Dirk Nowitzki Inspired Air Force Ones
Posted on May 08, 2012 in Zappos shoes
While it's been nearly a year since Dirk Nowitzki was named MVP of the NBA Finals, Nike has finally released a pair of commemorative shoes to honor the Mavericks star forward's triumph. The sneakers are emblazoned with a "DIRK" stamp across the back as well as a "12.06.11" (the date of Game 6) monogram, but the coolest feature is undoubtedly the image of a Dirk fade-away in place of the Jumpman ...
Glee Celebrates the ‘T'
Posted on April 30, 2012 in Jordan shoes
It was a very special disco-themed episode of "Glee" on Fox the other night. A new character named Wade from a different high school shared that he was born in the wrong body. He was black, but he said he felt he was born white and decided to go out on stage at Regionals painted over as a white man. Everyone adored and applauded him as he sang "Boogie Shoes" looking just like the lead singer of ...
Chicago's Schroeder Named Reebok Hockey ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year
Posted on April 26, 2012 in Nike basketball shoes
PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL announced on Wednesday that Mike Schroeder of the Chicago Express is the 2011-12 recipient of the ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, presented by Reebok Hockey .
Tom Wilson: Alexander agreed to play for $100 a month
Posted on April 26, 2012 in Jordan shoes
Way back in 1909 there was a teenage Nebraska farm boy whose first love was a toss up between baseball and a girl named Aimee. Alex was among thirteen children born into the Alexander family and was blessed with an amazing talent for tossing a baseball at an uncanny speed.
Tom Wilson: Alexander agreed to play for $100 a month
Posted on April 24, 2012 in Jordan shoes
Way back in 1909 there was a teenage Nebraska farm boy whose first love was a toss up between baseball and a girl named Aimee. Alex was among thirteen born into the Alexander family and was blessed with an amazing talent for tossing a baseball at an uncanny speed.
Kiwi News
Posted on April 21, 2012 in Bakers shoes
In the Coromandel Peninsula lives a private business where you can shop for shoes from one of their outlets, or get shoes online NZ. Named after an Argentinian dance, the enterprise has been selling shoes for females in New Zealand ever since the founders arrival from Argentina over six years ago.
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Movers & Shapers: April 12
Posted on April 20, 2012 in Converse shoes
• DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington has named Katelynn Audette 2011 Manager of the Year at the hotel’s annual awards ceremony.
Keen Footwear reintroduces Santiago, shoe that was curtailed in 2011
Posted on April 20, 2012 in Dsw shoes
The shoe is named for the Dominican Republic town where it was produced, but that future is unclear
Clint Dempsey Stars in New Nike Soccer Commercial, Says 'That's What's Up' (Video)
Posted on April 19, 2012 in Earth shoes
Clint Dempsey continues to grow in stature both in America and around the world. As if the goals weren't proof enough, the Fulham and U.S. men's national team star is now starring in his own Nike soccer commercial. The spot features Dempsey walking into an unnamed dressing room and suiting up for a big game. His voice-over implores kids to believe in their own abilities. The marketing wizards at ...
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Blame The 1950s For Stilettos (And Injection Molding For These Knee-Crippling Shoes)
Posted on April 18, 2012 in Bakers shoes
Who designed stilettos? Basically, it all comes down to WWII, and the world's recovery from that time period. Then things got crazy. "As heel tips shrank to the size of tacks, the stiletto, named for an Italian shiv from the 1700s, became an emblem of the Jet Age and French haute couture."
Payless ShoeSource Names Michele Bergerac Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Women's and ...
Posted on April 14, 2012 in Payless shoes
TOPEKA, Kan., April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Payless ShoeSource, a business unit of Collective Brands, announced today Michele Bergerac has been named Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager ...
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