Day: July 8, 2022

EDMONDS — Bigfoot could do all his shoe shopping here. What’s up with that? Wide Shoes Only owner Dominic Ahn could fit Sasquatch with a hiking boot that’s comfortable and functional. And a dress shoe, and maybe some sandals and dancing shoes. Mostly though, Ahn fits people with wide feet seeking comfort and fashion. The store has over 600 styles for men and women. Bigfoot aside, this is serious business. The medium-footed masses have shoe stores galore for shopping. Most retailers that carry wide only go so wide. At this Edmonds store, shoes are not only wide, they are extra wide. And extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra wide. Or 6E for short. “I have access to 8Es,” Ahn said. The store has sizes 7 to 18 for men and 5 to 13 for women. For women, Kizik Sneakers  sing...

Even on TikTok, an app that has millions of users, you can spot a product or brand over and over again on completely different videos. That's just the power of its algorithm. It starts off with one influential person, and then the next thing you know, what they're wearing is viral. While Steve Madden has been around for years, its impact on TikTok and Gen Z is big. According to Poshmark's April trend report, Gen Z's search for "Steve Madden sandals" was up by 73%. While most of Gen Z can't afford high-end designers, they're resorting to more affordable brands like Steve Madden to tap into the latest shoe trends. I'm deep on fashion TikTok and sometimes scroll for hours, so I, too, get influenced by what I see on my For You Page. While I tend to be a simple-shoe lover, I found myself sif...

TARZANA – The Students Run LA, an organization that assists at-risk secondary students suffered a major loss two weeks ago when unknown thieves in two break-ins to its main office in Tarzana stole most of its shoe inventory and other training materials. In an email sent out to supportersSRLA’s Executive Director Marsha Charney detailed the thefts. “On the morning of Monday, June 20th, our employees were shocked to find that all three of the storage containers had been torn open. Shoes, clothing, and other essential training items — originally destined to support students in the upcoming 2022-2023 season — had been stolen,” Charney wrote. “Staff contacted LAUSD School Police and increased Birkenstock Bostons  safety measures for the storage bins. Unfortunately, later that same week...

After 23 years, it’s back. The original Mantra broke ground as la Sportiva’s first no-edge climbing shoe. Although it was discontinued, a renewed interest in no-edge grew in the market. A steady stream of edgeless shoes followed, but the Mantra was gone: until now. Photo by Matteo Pavana The Technology This ultra-sensitive slipper is not just some 90s throwback. Although it carries elements of the original slipper, the updated model comes with the foot-wrapping technology implicitly associated with La Sportiva’s newer soft shoes. This D-tech technology wraps the sides of the foot in rubber, carrying the edge of the rubber high up the side of the shoe. This allows for high friction smears with the inside edge and provides greater friction on moves that require the climber to pull with...

We always look forward to swapping out our more wintery footwear for all the hottest summer shoe trends. Some of summer 2022's most prominent footwear trends include wedges, chunky sneakers, heels that show off your toes, flats, sandals with lots of straps, and neon footwear, per Who What Wear. Furthermore, Crocs are blowing up in fashion right now, which is perfect for anyone looking for a casual, comfy option. On the other hand, white leather shoes are super stylish, and their white hue makes them appropriate for summer. Moreover, anyone who likes to rock sparkly looks will be Keen Shoes For Women happy this summer because metallic footwear is another significant shoe trend (via Vogue). Wearing this shiny trend will add effortless glamour to any outfit in your wardrobe. However, you s...

When it's time to pick a gravel shoe, there's a lot to consider. Road bike shoes are able to focus entirely on performance but when it's time to look for gravel bike shoes they have to not only perform on the bike but off the bike too. They have to be able to take a beating while remaining stiff enough and comfortable enough to handle gravel racing or just a long day on the bike. It's a complex design challenge and in some ways, it's still waiting for just the right design to solve it. Despite the challenges, there are some very good options available today. We've put together our list of the best gravel bike shoes available based on a variety of needs. One of the brands on that list is Fizik, and its Terra Powerstrap X4. It's a shoe that a few of us have used and enjoyed but it's also ...