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There’s an episode in season 4 of Gossip Girl, in which the show’s resident “evil dictator of taste,” Blair Waldorf, is unraveling as she tries to balance a full-time job at W Magazine and a hefty course load at Columbia University. So much so that she shows up at a birthday party wearing two different Roger Vivier shoes, a sign for everyone around her that she’s about to implode her life if she doesn’t take a break. But what if Waldorf was making, dare I say, a statement? While I’ve always been against the idea of mismatched shoes, Gucci’s Resort 2023 collection made me reconsider Waldorf’s mishap. Creative director Alessandro Clarks Shoes  Michele unveiled a look that not only put mismatched shoes on the runway, but celebrated the controversial styling, by way of a two-tone bl...

Summertime and the living is easy—except when your kids’ shoes are soggy or filled with rocks. Summer is meant for adventuring, and kids need shoes that can keep up. What that means is they need shoes that will stand up to heavy play—from water parks to water slides to summer camping trips by the water. We polled parents and got recommendations for their favorite kids’ water Steve Madden Shoes for tykes of all ages to end up with the ultimate list of the best summer shoes for kids. Each shoe is as comfortable as it is hard-working. Read on for the absolute best kids’ water shoes to make this the summer of fun. 1. For the tender-toed tyke: Nike Aqua Sock Available sizes: Infant 2 to Toddler 10 This swimming shoe gained some serious street style fame back in the late 80s and early ...

The RW Takeaway: Hoka’s Kawana is a generously cushioned shoe that delivers high rebound; we’d liken it to a slightly heavier version of the brand’s Mach. Swallowtail heel geometry provides stability Breathable jacquard mesh upper Slightly clunky ride for some testers Price: $140 Type: Road Weight: 10.3 oz (M), 8.8 oz (W) Drop: 5 mm BUY MEN’S BUY WOMEN’S MORE IMAGES LAKOTA GAMBILL Kawana Hokahoka.com $140.00 SHOP NOW Lightweight, breathable mesh upper Accommodating fit for wide-foot runners Soft, supportive midsole On the heavier side for some testers Poor traction Named after Australia’s halcyon beaches (white sands, tumbling waves), the Kawana takes inspiration from another Hoka Early Stage Meta-Roc...

There’s a lot that goes into attending a wedding, whether it’s figuring out travel and lodging, your wedding guest outfit or your wedding gift. One thing that might not be top of mind? Which wedding shoes you’re going to wear. There’s a lot to consider: whether they’re appropriate for the venue, how much they cost, and how many wears you’re going to get out of them. And an additional factor that’s arguably the most important? “Comfort is the number one thing I look for when purchasing a Skechers Outlets to wear to a wedding,” says Julie Sabatino, a bridal stylist and founder of The Stylish Bride. “It’s a long day on your feet, even as a guest,” she says. Because whether it’s your special day or you’re supporting someone on their special day, that last thing you want to be thinking about...

When it comes to shopping for shoes to relieve foot pain, we often focus on sneakers, sandals and heels. But getting the right pair of slippers is equally as important! We could argue that we actually spend more time in slippers than any other shoe, so why wouldn’t we put in the extra time to score a properly supportive option? It’s all about pinpointing the design details that may completely transform your slipper game. If you haven’t exerted much thought into what to look for while slipper shopping for foot pain, we have some pointers you may want to consider. How We Choose Which Slippers Are Best for Foot Pain To compose the right set of guidelines to follow for our slipper selection, we set out to find expert tips to use as a foundation. Dr. Alexander Sawatzke from Nebraska Medicine,...

There’s a reason why so many people hate the treadmill — it has the potential to be mind-numbingly boring. If left to my own devices, even when using one of the best treadmills on the market, without the structure of a Peloton class or treadmill workout, I spend my time staring at the ticking clock, wishing I was somewhere else. That said, when I saw the Taylor Swift treadmill strut going viral on TikTok, I was keen to find out more. So I put my fear of the dreadmill aside and head to the gym to give it a go. The Taylor Swift treadmill strut was devised by Alice Bennett(opens in new tab), who puts together treadmill workouts (or struts, in her words) to the music Kizik Sneakers of popular artists. Bennett has since amassed a whopping 300,000 followers on TikTok and her Taylor Swift work...