Month: June 2022

When a shoe has “Fly” in its title, the smart money would be on it being a lightweight model built for speed. However, that’s necessarily the case with the Diadora Blushield Fly 3 +. It’s by no means a plodder, but its solid build and protective assets give it workhorse tendencies. The first thing that stands out about the shoe is the bootie construction, which gives the foot a welcoming hug. The soft, well-padded Lycra lining produced a cushy feel and prevented any of the lace-digging in the top of the foot that can plague other models with a similar design. Players who prefer a traditional tongue may find an added challenging in getting the shoe on, but the difficulty lessened with each wearing. The bootie is surrounded by the D-Skin mesh cage. It was nicely ventilated for respecta...

Allbirds Tree Flyers review TL;DR: Allbirds’ new performance-oriented running shoe is big on cushioning and comfort but provides less energy return than other tempo trainers. At least it’s more sustainable. I really enjoyed the Allbirds Tree Dasher 2; it’s a brilliant little running shoe for shorter distances and walking, the latter of which I do a lot. Based on my experience with the Tree Dasher 2, I was looking forward to testing the Tree Flyers, Allbirds’ first dedicated performance running shoes. Allbirds recommends the Tree Flyers for everyday road running and tempo runs and it uses the new Swiftfoam which is said to be lighter and provide more rebound NOBULL Shoes Canada than the Sweetfoam, the foam used for the Tree Dasher 2 (and many other Allbirds running shoes).But do the T...

eBay enlisted Offset—one of rap’s biggest sneakerheads—to curate a collection of footwear for streetwear connoisseurs to choose from, but with a catch. The e-commerce company opened the Wear ‘Em Out Store, a Los Angeles pop-up shop where shoes were available at discounted prices of up to 70% off if buyers unboxed their kicks after purchasing and walked out wearing their new gear. From Friday (May 27) until Sunday (May 29), the shopping experience featured 10 different selections each day. According to a press release, 1,000 people were surveyed with a majority of respondents revealing they wear less than half of their fly, footwear collections. The Wear ‘Em Out Store was designed to help sneakerheads live in the moment and encourage them Propet Sneakers to wear their buys. In the first ...

Born into a Marwari business family, Veena Ashiya decided to strike out on her own after working for a few years with international brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Versace. Her father Sesh Kiran Ashiya is the founder of well-known perfume brand Moksha, but instead of joining the family business, Veena launched Monrow, a footwear brand for Indian women, in 2016.Monrow achieved a turnover of Rs 30 crore in FY 2021-22, with her products being sold in retail outlets across India and in leading ecommerce portals such as Reliance, Myntra and Ajio. Veena, a self-made entrepreneur in her own right, traces the Monrow journey and remembers what it was like growing up in a business family. “Ours was a Marwari family, and we literally listened to business related talks throughout my childhood....

When Marcus Stroman takes the mound for the Cubs, notice his varied deliveries to throw off hitters’ timing and the energy he emanates as he’s constantly moving. Then look down at his cleats and examine them a little closer. They could be a range of colors — white, gray, tan, teal, royal blue — but notice the logo on the shoe’s tongue, a circle with a horizontal line in the center. Soon, it won’t only be on Stroman’s cleats and gear. “I truly want to make it the next boutique luxury brand for athletes on and off the field,” Stroman said of SHUGO, which started out as his own brand of cleat. “So on the field you’re getting luxury leather, luxury materials on your cleat, on your sneakers. And then away from the field, you’re also getting high-end streetwear, high-end clothing, cut-t...

Which Brooks running shoes for men are best? Seattle-based Brooks has been making high-quality running shoes and gear for more than a century. Whether you need a supportive trainer for long miles, a neutral shoe for speed sessions, or a racer for the roads, Brooks is top tier. Their motto is “Run Happy,” and you’ll be doing just that if you pick up a pair of the Brooks Ghost 14s. What to know before you buy Brooks running shoes for men How do you run? Certain types of running shoes are more conducive to different running styles. If you’re a heel striker, you may want something more supportive. If you run on Olukai Sandals  your mid or forefoot, you may prefer something a bit more responsive. These aren’t hard and fast rules, but it’s crucial to find a shoe that fits your preferred runn...