Top 60 High-End Shoe News, Reviews and Resources

Shoe News, Reviews & Resources

• 5 SHOES A MAN SHOULD OWN - Scarosso.
• 8 Summery Slip-On Shoes, for Men - The New York Times.
• 10 of the best lace-up boots - in pictures - "From sturdy walking shoes to elegant Victorian-style footwear, keep feet warm and dry this autum and pair with everything from skirts to suits."
• 11 of the best cowboy boots to buy now - The Telegraph.
• 11 of the best men's loafers - The Telegraph.
• 16 of the best winter boots to get ahead & buy now - The Telegraph.
• 20 block heel shoes to walk in all day long - The Telegraph.
• 30 brilliant shoes to refresh your summer wardrobe - The Telegraph.
• 50 new 2016 season shoes to shop now - The Telegraph.
• ALLBIRDS' NEW SHOES ARE MADE FROM TREES - Wired.
• Berluti - since 1895. Subsidiary brand of LVMH that manufactures and retails menswear. It is known for its unique leather finishing of calfskin, kangaroo leather and alligator skin, especially in its production of shoes and boots.
• Best bejewelled party shoes - The Telegraph.
• Best Walking Shoes - "Feel comfortable and secure in the right walking shoes."
• Can Christian Louboutin Trademark Red Soles? An E.U. Court Says No - The New York Times.
• CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA - "To Die For." Women's shoe bags.
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• CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA - "To Die For." Women's shoe case.
• Chopine - type of women's platform shoe that was popular in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Chopines were originally used as a patten, clog, or overshoe to protect the shoes and dress from mud and street soil.
• Cleat (shoe) - or studs are protrusions on the sole of a shoe, or on an external attachment to a shoe, that provide additional traction on a soft or slippery surface.
• Digging their heels in: women wage war on footwear dress codes - "A campaign in Japan for a ban on women being forced to wear high heels at work is gaining global support."
• Dr Martens stomps to strong profit on back of 90s fashion revival - "Sales of British bovver boot brand up by a fifth as young influencers rediscover trend."
• Dr Martens' profits up 70% with success of new 'vegan' range - "Equity investor Permira weighs up sale or flotation to realise profits on £300m investment."
• Espadrille season has arrived - here's how to wear them now - The Telegraph.
• Exhibition pairs Manolo Blahnik shoes with the paintings that inspired them - "Designer’s footwear goes on display alongside 18th-century works at Wallace Collection."
• 'Fashion's favourite brainiac' Pierre Hardy on creating cult shoes for HermÈs - The Telegraph.
• Footwear News - since 1945. "Shoe News and Fashion Trends." Leading shoe magazine bringing you the latest in shoe industry business, trends, runway and street fashion as well as key influencers.
• Get on board with boat shoes, would-be Tory leaders - "A nostalgic trend could be just the thing for wannabe captains of the Brexit ship."
• Goodyear & Norway type of stitching - Paolo Scafora Napoli.
• Google Arts & Culture - Footwear: 2,385 items.
• Gucci Makes a Shoe & Keen Gets the Last Laugh - "What if online call-out culture could be weaponized with humor instead of anger?"
• Heel appeal: how the sexy shoe became new status quo - The Guardian.
• High heels & an icy glare: how the Trump era brought back Dynasty dressing - "What would Alexis Colby wear? This autumn, fashion is embracing the style pioneered by the 80s soap opera - and emulated by the women in the White House."
• How to find the perfect ankle boots - The Telegraph.
• How to pick the right shoes for any color suit - Business Insider.
• How to take care of trainers so they last - "A light clean after every wear, deodorise overnight and never put them in the washing machine."
• If your shoes are too trendy, menswear communities are probably calling them ‘memes’ - The Verge.
• Imelda Marcos's shoe collection gathers mould after years of neglect - The Guardian.
• In the Studio With Christian Louboutin - The New York Times.
• is it the end for high heels? - "As clumpy trainers increasingly take over, sky-high stilettos have become divisive. For some they mean oppression, for others they mean sex, empowerment and fluidity."
• Kitten heel - short, slender heel, usually from 3.5 centimeters (1.5 inches) to 4.75 centimeters (1.75 inches) high with a slight curve setting the heel in from the back edge of the shoe. The style was popularized by Audrey Hepburn, and more recently by Theresa May & Michelle Obama.
• Kitten heels are back: 18 bold new styles for spring - The Telegraph.
• Kizik’s ‘handsfree’ shoes are true to their name - "Silly, yet practical."
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• Louis Vuitton Shoe Pouch - "Inspired by the House’s legacy as luxury trunk-makers, Louis Vuitton’s Shoe Pouch in Monogram canvas trimmed with supple leather is ideal for protecting clothes and personal belongings from shoes inside luggage. The wide opening and natural cowhide leather handle assure functionality."
• Manolo Blahnik’s Life in Shoes - The New York Times.
• Meet Kahmune, the shoe brand making nudes for every skin colour - The Telegraph.
• Removing shoes when entering the house could help people stay slim, scientists claim - The Telegraph.
• Resale calculator - "Calculate the potential resale value of your pre-loved items." Select the brand of your item: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Céline, Balenciaga, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, Valentino & Louboutin.
• Revealed: the Romanian site where Louis Vuitton makes its Italian shoes - The Guardian.
• Sabot - a clog from France or surrounding countries such as Belgium or Italy. Sabots are whole feet clogs.
• Sex, power, oppression: why women wear high heels - "Our relationship with heels is a long and complicated source of feminist debate. Despite it all, as Summer Brennan writes, women still love them."
• Shoe glossary - Herring.
• Shoe shops dying out as customers no longer try before they buy - The Telegraph.
• Shoes That Are Made for Walking - The New York Times.
• Should you take your shoes off inside the house? - Studies show you could be walking all sorts of germs into your home, but is that any reason to leave your trainers at the door?
• Socks’n’sandals: how the faux pas went mainstream - "From David Beckham – in red socks and Birkenstocks - to Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West, style icons have rushed to embrace this anti-fashion statement."
• Spend the Money for the Good Boots, and Wear Them Forever - The New York Times.
• String theory - the knotty science of shoelaces - The Guardian.
• The best summer shoes for men - The Telegraph.
• The factory making shoes out of plastic bottles - "By 2050, there is expected to be more plastic in the world’s oceans then there are fish. However, some of world’s biggest sportswear brands, such as Adidas and Nike, are trying to turn plastic waste into a raw material for clothes and shoes."
• The Gentle Art of Shoemaking - John Lobb.
• The grown-up guide to wearing thigh-high boots - The Telegraph.
• The man who made shoes for racing drivers - "The story of Francesco Liberto, shoemaker of Cefalù."
• The Queen has someone to wear in her shoes - "Five royal secrets revealed by the Queen’s dresser Angela Kelly."
• The Soul and Soles of a Texas Boot Maker - The New York Times.
• These Vibrating Shoes Guide Your Steps as You Play Tourist - Wired.
• Ugg: the look that refused to die - "How an ostentatiously ugly Australian boot defied fashion’s laws of gravity."
• Uggs are back. This time they're for men - "Uggs are back, and this time they’re for men. Priya Elan charts the brand that became synonymous with slouch – and finds the clue is in the name..."
• Wanda Ferragamo obituary - "Shoemaker’s widow who built an Italian fashion empire from her husband’s legacy."
• Wanted: small-footed person to break in the Queen's shoes - The Telegraph.
• WE TRIED ON NIKE’S NEW SELF-LACING SNEAKERS - "Hands-on with Nike's self-lacing, app-controlled sneaker of the future."
• Wellington's boots - "Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, invented Wellington boots when he instructed his shoemaker to design him a boot which was strong enough for riding. He noted that cavalrymen's lower legs were left vulnerable to fire while on horseback and proposed that a leather boot could offer some protection."
• What’s cooler: Nike’s self-lacing shoe or a DIY self-lacing LEGO shoe? - The Verge.
• Why does the City hate brown shoes? - "It’s time to relax the dress code, say fashion experts."
• Why it's time to dust off your driving shoes - The Telegraph.
• Why it's time to dust off your loafers - The Telegraph.
• Why the chunky trainer trend might be bad news for your feet - "Trainers are the rare combination of fashionable and practical. But with soles getting thicker, podiatrists warn: don’t mistake them for gym shoes."