#Pointed toe shoes ruined medieval feet: study

#Pointed toe shoes ruined medieval feet: study

“#Pointed toe shoes ruined medieval feet: study” Beauty is — and always was — pain. To the chagrin of fashionistas everywhere, some of history’s most hard-worn styles — think “waist-training” corsets and high heels — have stood the test of time. And turns out, footwear has always been troublesome. In a new study, medieval researchers…

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#Converse accused of sneaking rejected intern’s shoe designs

#Converse accused of sneaking rejected intern’s shoe designs

“#Converse accused of sneaking rejected intern’s shoe designs” Is this a crime of fashion? A Florida designer has claimed Converse stole her sneaker design after noticing their new line bore an uncanny resemblance to prototypes she submitted on a rejected internship application two years back. A video posted Saturday detailing the alleged shoe theft currently…

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#Rainey Qualley’s favorite accessories for spring

#Rainey Qualley’s favorite accessories for spring

“#Rainey Qualley’s favorite accessories for spring” Ever-busy singer, songwriter, actress, model and Bulgari ambassador Rainey Qualley has a list of gigs as broad as her vocal range. The versatile performer, whose stage name is Rainsford, released four singles with music videos last year, starred in a TV miniseries called “Love in the Time of Corona”…

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#Why ugly-cool Crocs have stood the test of time

#Why ugly-cool Crocs have stood the test of time

“#Why ugly-cool Crocs have stood the test of time” Imagine explaining to someone 10 years ago that the hottest shoes of 2021 are Crocs. Yes, Crocs. The holey rubber utility shoes beloved by hard-working chefs, kids on the go and gardening grandmas. The ones that, in 2008, “Project Runway” guru Tim Gunn described as looking…

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#Steven Madden threatens to ditch Queens headquarters

#Steven Madden threatens to ditch Queens headquarters

“#Steven Madden threatens to ditch Queens headquarters” Steve Madden’s shoe company is ready to walk away from its Queens headquarters — and take 400 workers with it — over a proposed affordable-housing development that will step on the company’s parking. The designer’s eponymous brand uses two buildings on Barnett Avenue in Sunnyside for offices and…

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#The best chic sneakers recommended by podiatrists

#The best chic sneakers recommended by podiatrists

“#The best chic sneakers recommended by podiatrists” Sneakers aren’t just about style — they’re also crucial to keeping a healthy pep in your step. And as we turn a corner to warmer days, outdoor activities — whether leisurely walks or brisk jogs — require shoes that offer solid support. So we asked four renowned podiatrists to…

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