Heelys are a brand of shoes that have wheels (usually one, but can be two) imbedded in the heel of the shoe. When the wearer is walking and shifts their weight to their heels they will be able to glide along and skate. The wheels are easily removable and once removed the Heelys become regular [...]

Earth shoes were first invented in the 1970s. They were classified as unconventional because they had a unique design. The soles of the heel were thinner than the soles of the rest of the shoes. When walking with your heel downward it gives the wearer a feeling of walking on the beach. The angle of [...]

In Greek mythology, Nike was a goddess who personified triumph. Translated from Greek Nike literally means Victory. Nike was seen as the goddess of strength, speed and victory. She was often portrayed with wings and the iconic Nike “Swoosh” is a stylization of the wing shape and was originally designed in 1971 with the first [...]

Many shoes are made from leather, it is a natural product meaning it has many inherent properties which have positive benefits, many of which cannot be reproduced in synthetic materials.
The leather finishing & tanning industry in the USA is a multi-billion dollar industry. Most of this leather is either used in cars or shoes. With [...]

When buying shoes, materials play an important part in the construction process and affect the durability, look and feel of the shoes.
For this reason it is a good idea to know a little about materials to help you make a more informed decision before you purchase.
Leather comes in 4 main grades:
Bonded Leather
Not a continuous piece [...]

Reebok (or RBK) are a British manufacturer of athletic shoes and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas. The company was founded in Bolton, in the United Kingdom in 1895, and was originally called J.W. Foster & Sons, named after the founders Joe and Jeff Foster.

Reeboks popularity grew in the 1980s, with the help [...]

Here are some interesting pictures of Historic (Reproduction) Shoes.
Below are Roman army sandals >>

And below we see Medieval shoes >>

You can see an example of Viking shoes below >>

It is interesting how similar and how different these above reproductions are when compared to modern leather shoe design.
Anyway, just some historical information for interest.

Off the top of your head how many shoe brands do you think you could name? Seven? Twelve? Maybe twenty? The fact of the matter is that there are hundreds of different shoe companies. Thousands of brands of shoes are made daily around the world. Shoes are made from America to Asia to Southern Africa. [...]

Selecting the right shoes for physical activity is an important process and one many people completely overlook. Your shoes protect your feet whilst you are doing excercise and old or cheap shoes are not able to provide the right kind of protection or support. This can cause aches and pains and have long term consequences.
Remember [...]

A classic pair of sneakers updated but not changed to fit modern styles, the Adidas Strider is a great pair of shoes for anyone looking for casual style, at home or on the street.
The Strider range by Adidas includes Limited Edition shoes and differentiation whilst remaining in keeping with the Strider aesthetic.

Many people think these [...]