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By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Coach Mark Few of No. 2 Gonzaga is always on his players to pick up the pace in games, and the Zags are doing their best to comply. Drew Timme scored 30 points on 13-of-14 shooting as Gonzaga beat rival BYU 110-84 on Thursday night to extend the nation's longest home winning streak to 61 games. Andrew Nembhard had 22 points and 12 assists, and Julian Strawther added 20 points for Gonzaga (13-2, 2-0 West Coast), which shot 69% in the game Clarks Shoes and made 11 3-pointers. Chet Holmgren added 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocks. “Coach is always on us to push the ball, make it a high-possession game,” Timme said. “It's just what we've always done here. “We put up 100-some points ...

Tokyo-based brand Mountain Research New Drop Jordans and Reebok have announced a new footwear collaboration, featuring a black colorway of the Alien Stomper sneaker, after releasing a white version in 2020. The Alien Stomper came out more than 30 years ago and was worn on set by Ellen Ripley in the 1986 sci-fi action movie Aliens. The shoe was finally released to the public in 2016 for the collection's 30th anniversary, and has since been followed by a slew of collaborations, including a Jurassic Park collaboration revealed in early July. Embodying a retro-futuristic aesthetic, the upcoming release features an all-black leather upper with "Stay Fixed" printed on the lace flaps, "Flip over after eyelet" printed on the ankle, and "Never been to the moon" printed on the heel ". Buckle system ...

If there's one thing all of us sneakerheads hate, it's getting your brand new pair of sneakers dirty. Sure, it shows you actually wear your shoes as intended, but deep down we all know the pain of getting grime and dirt, or even worse stains on those fresh kicks. In the past, many of us have turned to kitchen roll and a toothbrush to fix our errors, but nowadays we're lucky enough to have a selection of shoe cleaners right at our fingertips to help keep our shoes looking their freshest. With a number of solutions available on the market, it can be difficult to pinpoint just exactly which sneaker cleaning kit will be best to keep your trainers Chaco Sandals looking their best, so we've decided to highlight some of our favourites to give you the best advice when it comes to shoe...

There are two types of people in the world: those who take off their shoes indoors and those who don't. What Mason did There's a scene towards the end of the movie Beethoven's Christmas Adventure in which Mason, one of the protagonists, is on his bed sulking when his mother walks in. She apologises to her teenage son for the argument they've just had, says something or other and off they go onto the next scene. It's a highly forgettable Christmas movie in which John Cleese narrates the human voice of Beethoven, the titular dog. However, that scene on the bed has lived Fjallraven Kanken Backpack  on in my head for one distinct reason. Mason is on his bed wearing his shoes. I almost feel like I should be writing that last sentence in all caps. In fact, anytime I see a character on...

Even the best hiking boots can take a beating. But before you throw your Timberlands out, you might want to check out Timberloop, the new take-back program launching online and in stores across the U.S. Outdoor giant Timberland says it will take back used footwear, clothing, and accessories to refurbish, recycle, or reuse in new products. Hey Dude Shoes ,The move is part of Timberland’s ambitious goal of total circularity across its product offerings by 2030. “Timberland products are already designed to be durable and long-lasting, and I love the idea of extending that even further with a second life outside the landfill,” Susie Mulder, global brand president for Timberland, said in a statement. Courtesy “With the growing awareness of environmental issues and personal consumption cho...

Maybe meant to ward off evil spirits with the essence of its wearer, a child's shoe was stowed away in the walls of no-longer-standing home of Boxborough founder and Revolutionary War veteran James Whitcomb. These "concealed shoes" date back to as early as the 14th century. They are usually made of leather and found mostly in England, though they've been found in North America, Australia, and several European countries. The "Whitcomb shoe", about six inches long and Clarks Womens Shoes  weighing about 3 ounces was discovered during renovation of the house in the 1960s. It was then purchased by a New Hampshire resident at an auction held by the Friends of the Whitcomb House meant to raise money to save the home by moving it.  The shoe is now home, part of the collection at the Boxborough ...