Sneakers

Leather Loafers, as well as Leather slip-ons without a moc toe are formal and can be worn in a professional setting. Other slip-on shoe types, like moccasins, boat shoes, espadrilles, and slip-on sneakers are more casual and should be worn only with casual outfits. Are slip-on shoes appropriate for work? Whether peep-toe shoes are formal, […]

Along with the other French styles such as ballet flats, booties, and slingbacks you will see sneakers all over now. The French tend to stick with white, neutral sneakers which help to make feet look smaller and go with any outfit. Do French wear sneakers? The generally accepted business dress code in France looks down […]

Yes, you can wear trainers to a dinner party: FEMAIL reveals tips for embracing sneakers style at every occasion this season. Can I wear sneakers to a party? Contrary to popular belief, you can wear sneakers to formal parties and blend right in with all the fancy guests. Can I wear sneakers to a formal […]

When you wear flat soled shoes, there is very little between your foot and the shock your foot must absorb, and as a result, the thin, long ligament directly beneath your skin along the bottom of your foot, ends up taking the brunt of the shock. This causes it to become injured and inflamed. What […]

Dress shoes aren’t bulky or boldly colored, so if you want to elevate your sneakers to smart casual, look for a low profile. A shoe with a clean design and simple lines is easier to pair with dressier items of clothing. Can I wear sneakers for smart casual attire? Shoes: Loafers and Oxfords are great […]

As you embrace the carefree days of summer with open arms, may we recommend investing in a pair of throwback high-top kicks? Equal parts effortless and street style-approved, it’s the shoe of the season that we can’t stop, won’t stop obsessing over. Can sneakers be worn in summers? You can wear them with everything from […]

plimsolls. Sneakers go back a long way. In the late 18th century, people wore rubber soled shoes called plimsolls, but they were pretty crude—for one thing, there was no right foot or left foot. Around 1892, the U.S. Rubber Company came up with more comfortable rubber sneakers with canvas tops, called Keds. What is the […]

Scuff up your footwear with sandpaper. Fold a sheet of sandpaper in half and rub it on your shoe vigorously. Focus on the heel and toe, where you’d find more wear on a naturally worn shoe. Then, wear down the rest of the shoe to your liking. Stick to a fine grit for best results. […]

Colour matching black sneakers Because black sneakers tend to look heavy and bold, you want to keep the rest of your outfit pretty simple. This is especially the case with triple black men’s sneakers. If you’re going black-on-black, your outfit should stick to monochrome shades of black, white and grey. What color pants do black […]

Footwear textiles come in many fiber types including cotton, wool, nylon, polyester, polypropylene, rayon, lycra, and more. Each has its own look and physical properties. What are athletic shoes made of? Textiles are a miracle material for shoes. What is the best material to make a shoe? Leather. Perhaps the most popular luxury material used […]

Cobblers usually fix soles by adding half or full new soles; you’ll want to specify whether you want leather, rubber, or foam soles ahead of time (leather tends to be slightly more). In New York, we’ve been quoted everything from $30 to $55 for a half sole and $40 to $75 for a full sole. […]

Did you know that you can repair and resole your sneakers? Not many people know this. As a shoe repair shop, services such as leather boot repair, high heel repair, or leather cleaning, are typical services when it comes to general shoe repair. How do you fix broken sneakers? Give your old shoes and boots […]

How can I restore my black shoes? With a fine brush or cotton wool, apply the shoe dye over the surface. Use medicinal tape to prevent you getting dye on the soles of your shoes. Once the dye has dried, apply another coat. Lightly brush your shoes to remove any debris. Can I restore the […]

How Much Does It Cost To Resole Leather Shoes? Resoling various kinds of shoes generally cost no more than $100. The price may vary on the shoe brand, model, and the type of restoration method that needs to be done, but it often ranges at an average minimum of $65 for complete sole replacement. Are […]

To clean your shoes with OxiClean and dish soap, place your sneakers in a bucket of warm water. Add in equal parts dish soap and OxiClean to the warm water. After letting them soak overnight, rinse them off in cold water and let them air dry. How long should I soak sneakers in OxiClean? Remove […]

Sneakers (also called trainers, athletic shoes, tennis shoes, gym shoes, kicks, sport shoes, flats, running shoes, or runners) are shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise, but which are now also widely used for everyday casual wear. Are tennis shoes considered sneakers? Sneakers vs Tennis Shoes Tennis shoes may be used […]

Shout out to Mississippi, the only state in America that searches for “tennis shoes” more than sneakers. At the end of the day, they’re shoes. Call them what you like — but the idea that “tennis shoes” is the preferred phrase in America is iffy at best. What are sneakers called in the US? They’re […]

This raw material is a type of latex, the materials that makes doctor’s gloves, and… other more invasive products. Then the latex undergoes heat treatment to break up most of the natural proteins to turn it into rubber. The result is broad, sticky sheets of a bouncy, resilient, tan substance. What is the rubber in […]

Slip-on shoes are ideal for running because they provide a sock-like fit, support in high-impact zones and stability for the full-length of the foot coupled with the comfort & convenience of a slip-on shoe. You can count on slip-on shoes to deliver comfort, durability and reliability for any run you want take on. What kind […]

These sneakers became popular during the ’80s aerobics craze, accounting for more than half of Reebok sales in 1984. While originally made as a basketball shoe in the 1920s, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star high-tops were seen often in music videos, films and in popular culture. Did they wear high tops in the 80s? In […]