Shoes are over. There. We said it.If this past month of releases is any indication, it's safe to say that our attitude toward footwear has changed significantly -- and we don’t just mean swapping our Sambas for Speedcats. Though we've witnessed a serious decline in the dad sneaker and an increase in our affinity for football boots and snout-ier styles, another somewhat controversial trend is beginning to emerge: barefoot shoes.Evidenced by recent drops from YZY, Vibram and Balenciaga, the slow...

Despite hailing from the snow-covered streets of Minnesota, Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee wasted no time in making New York City her new playground after the 2024 Paris Olympics. What's the best way to explore a bustling metropolis? Running through it, of course.Just in time for her fresh start, one of our favorite running brands HOKA, has welcomed Lee as its latest ambassador. To mark this exciting new chapter, the 21-year-old gymnast has also helped launch the latest iteration of the beloved ...

2024's "Model of the Year," Alex Consani stars in Converse's Valentine's Day campaign.Whether you're sick of your situationship or tired of swiping through dating apps, Converse's campaign has a fit for every V-Day mood. "The new spot features Consani as both the flirty and feminine 'Love Me' and the edgy and cool 'Love Me Not,' who turn a lonely date night into a real party for one (well, two)," the brand shared.In the campaign, It-Girl Consani stuns with "the collections hero products: an ...

Rising designer Taqwa Bint Ali was part of adidas' "Always Original" collective back in 2022. Since then, the designer has rekindled her relationship with the footwear brand, presenting her first official footwear collaboration. Tapping into the re-emergence of the silhouette, the collection includes a new Megaride Mary-Jane sneaker, alongside the Adistar Pose.Each silhouette removes the classic tongue from the shoe's lacing system, transforming the Mary-Jane with a singular velcro enclosure, wh...