In order to discuss the shoes we should start its history from somewhere in world, at some point of time. Most citizens are of the view that this commencement can be traced back to the Ninteenth century in North America. However, some thinks that it may be way back during the Seventeenth century when Conquistadors emerged. Read the rest of this entry »
The 10 Strangest Shoes in Fashion Today
Compiled the strangest shoes in style today is that even the main fashionista may or may not love. These shoes are funny, innovative and some are even little disturbing. Be ready, any predetermined ideas you have regarding shoes are about to change. Read the rest of this entry »
New Balance and Nine West together with New Collection
Do you like wearing heels as much as you do your sneakers? Do you enjoy a formal evening as much as a sporty one? If you do, then here is something just for you; a shoe that maintains the perfect balance between style and comfort. Yes, you heard just right. Style and comfort all rolled into one. Nine West and New Balance have gone ahead and brought out a collection which has the best of style and comfort in a single shoe. The two large shoe companies have teamed up and come out with their latest collection which has the most comfortable shoes without making a compromise on style. Read the rest of this entry »
New Collection Lacoste Footwear by Zada Hadid
Zaha Hadid has designed the Chanel Mobile Art exhibit - an upscale handbag pavilion in New York. An architect by profession, Hadid has shifted her career interest to designing shoes as well. When it comes to shoes, Zaha Hadid knows them better. One of her most talked-about ventures was her collaboration with the Brazilian label Mellissa where her exclusive designs on rubber shoes are viewed as the emerging trends of the millennium. Read the rest of this entry »
Action Sports Industry Hit by the Current Economic Tailspin
The last Action Sports Retailer show at San Diego Convention Centre experienced a decreasing footfall this year! Further more it is reported that the 14.4 billion industry is already under the clutch of a downturn in the business - decline in sales is predicted to reach as low as 25 per cent in this year. Particularly, the surfboard makers are expected to see a 30 percent to 40 percent fall because of the gradual reduction in the bulk purchases by most consumers. Already tattered with a surplus production from abroad, surfboard makers now observe huge fall in demands in the domestic market as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Brooks Unveils “greener” Running Shoes
Brooks Trance 8 - the latest running shoe from the house of Brooks is going green! Brooks Sports Inc. offers a complete line of sportswear ranging from athletic shoes to apparels and sports gears. Recently the company introduced the Brooks Trance 8 is the first-ever running shoe model packed with an award-winning, environment-friendly feature known as the BioMoGo. Combining the masterpiece design of the Brooks Trance 7 with a biodegradable midsole, the Brooks Trance 8 is reengineered with latest stability technologies, most luxurious materials, lightweight make-up and stepped-up styling. The pair guarantees more comfort and excellent traction to control moderate level of pronation while running as well as provides a reasonably less pressure due to an increased shock absorption mechanism. The all-new cushy feature of the Brooks Trance 8 that calls for a celebration in the active sports wear industry is the BioMoGo midsole. The midsole is created and developed from a special type of foam combined with a nontoxic, natural additive that speeds up effective biodegradation. Moreover, Brooks trance 8 has an amazing mesh upper with incredible moisture-control while the HydroFlow® FLX cushioning in the rear and forefoot provides advanced cushioning. Priced at $140 only, this pair of running shoe is definitely going to steal the show! Read the rest of this entry »
Shoefiti - Stories of Shoe Flings Over Utility Lines
Have you ever come across the sight of discarded shoes hanging from tree branches or on utility lines? Legend says it is an old practice by hoodlums who try to communicate certain secrets with their members. Commonly known as the “shoefiti” in the United States, this strange practice of slinging sneakers from poles or trees and on utility lines like telephone wires and power lines have given rise to umpteen numbers of meanings - mostly stealthy gang signs and furtive messages. Being reported as a widespread gang practice in the United States and Canada during the ’80’s, shoefiti is less frequent in the recent times. There are also some evidences of shoefiti across Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. Read the rest of this entry »
The Sports Go Trendy With Fashion Apparels
The sports scenario has changed from drab competing grounds to fashion grounds. The sports apparels have undergone a revolution. The players sport the fashion statement on ground. The apparels that are worn by the players become the fashion statement and are followed by the commoner. For a long time, the dress codes for the players, especially women, were very austere. They were dowdy and skin concealers. The agility was restricted due to the dress that was worm. Slowly the severity declined and there was a requirement and demand of fashionable clothes for the players. Read the rest of this entry »
Fila to collaborate with James Blake on Men’s Apparel and Footwear Collection
Fila, one of the top sports brand recognized world over was established in 1911 in Italy. The designs are fantastic with attention paid both to comfort and style. Their products are endorsed by leading athletes and artists worldwide. Fila’s association with tennis in particular goes back a long way. It has various endorsement agreements with the top tennis tournaments of the world. Fila is also a sponsor of Tennis Tournament at Indian Wells, Sony Ericsson Open and Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Read the rest of this entry »
Latest Style Trendy Women’s Shoes This Spring
2009, is the year when MakeMeChic.com launches its very latest trend in women’s shoes in their Spring Style collection which is going to be loved by every single woman. It would have the best in women’s shoes in bright trendy colors be it sandals, flats, wedges or any style of footwear. An outfit is not complete without the right pair of footwear and MakeMeChic.com’s newest collection is going to be the answer to everything in women’s footwear. Starting a new year with fresh hopes and confidence is definitely the best way to begin. Although there is a global economic recession at present it would be good to see happy bright and floral designs as it would be a change from the present gloomy mood that is sported by most these days. Read the rest of this entry »
