Month: July 2022

NEW YORK -- As Eduardo Escobar packed for the Mets’ road trip following their 4-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday at Citi Field, he placed an unusual number of cleats in his duffel bag bound for Cincinnati. As one of the clubhouse’s most superstitious players, Escobar will sometimes change shoes midway through a game if he feels he’s had unproductive at-bats. So when Escobar fell into a 4-for-47 slump last month, he figured he needed to up the sartorial ante. Rather than focus on only his footwear, Escobar replaced his standard blue belt with a blue, red and yellow version decorated like the flag from his native Venezuela. He began wearing the belt on Friday night and homered. He wore it again on Saturday and homered. Keen Outlet So of course Escobar stuck with the belt o...

As time pushes forward, our collective technology advances at an ever-growing speed. Each year, new phones, computers, apps, and more are released, deeming their predecessors obsolete. It is so hard to stay ahead of the technology curve, that many consumers have adopted the “if it’s not broke don’t change it” rule. These advancements have also discarded some technologies and training as unnecessary. Things such as watchmakers, cobblers, seamstresses, and milliners are not as common as they once were. Surry County has a long history of these forgotten trades and arts, including the art of crafting the shoe. As a child growing up in Surry County, I hated shoes. My rural environment and lush grass begged for bare feet roaming; shoes were not at the top of my priority list, Nobull Shoes ...

f you've spent any length of time running, you know how expensive it can be. The more you run, the easier it is to open your wallet for clothes and gear that will make your runs more pleasant. I can't help but think of a meme of Kermit the Frog. On the left, he sits on a pile of money with the running text, "Buying running clothes and shoes." In an image on the right, he counts pennies above the words "Spending money on anything else." While premium gear usually equates to more expensive options, that's not always the case. Price does not dictate whether a product is premium or not. Its features, Steve Madden Shoes materials and attention to detail are what raise these products above the rest. In the case of premium running products, however, they usually aren't cheap. The goal here ...

Supreme's especially strong Spring/Summer 2022 collection rolls on, epitomizing a sense of strength not seen since the New York skate brand's glory days. Admittedly, Supreme's latest Vans collab isn't quite as impressive as some of its past team-ups but I'm sure fans will like. On July 7, Supreme's website will drop its new Nate Lowman-designed Vans, tying in with the recent apparel capsule that the artist created for Preme. The sneakers' release date is unconfirmed, as is the norm for most things Supreme until the brand makes an announcement on Instagram, but Supreme team skater Beatrice Domond showed off the new kicks on her Instagram Stories and leak pages are circulating the release date as if it's set in stone so it's safe to believe that the Vans are landing soon. Personally...

Teva sandals that are the stuff of outdoor dreams Columbia Newton Ridge Plus hiking shoes that let you hit the trails with confidence Sloggers waterproof garden shoes to keep your toes clean and dry during your outdoor chores 1 www.amazon.com Reef Cushion Breeze flip-flops Many reviewers recommend sizing up! They are available in sizes 5–12 and seven colors. Promising review: "I wear these literally EVERY DAY — those shoes you slip on to dash out the door. If I could live in flip-flops, I would, and these Reefs are the best. Durable, with a slight arch support. I've tried to walk a day in those super flat, super minimal flip flops, and cannot do it. Reefs have a good cushion, and will last an entire summer or more (depending on how much you wear them, of course)....

ADRIAN — The Nobles County Corn and Soybean Growers had more than 40 teams participate in its June 21 golf outing at the Adrian Country Club. Attendees engaged with sponsors and networked before the Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association grilled over 300 steaks for the largest crowd the event has hosted to date. During the steak dinner, the board recognized volunteer first responders and ambulance crews for their dedication to service. The board honored frontline works as part of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s (MSR&PC) Stepping Up campaign that began in mid-May. “The Stepping Up campaign is a program that we’re happy to participate in,” said Matt Widboom, Nobles County Corn and Soybean Growers chairman. “We always want to support the volunteer EMTs and a...