The 14 Best Barefoot Shoes (2024): For Running or Walking

[ You were born barefoot, and a growing body of evidence suggests you should have stayed that way. The technology and padding of the modern shoe protect your feet, but protection isn’t always what you want. Feet were made to stretch, flex, roll, and bend, and letting them do what they evolved to do can … Read more

Mesh Flats Are Spring’s Biggest Shoe Trend — Here Are The Cutest Styles

[ By now, the fashion set is accustomed to seeing sheer outfits at every possible event — award shows, fashion week, and even weddings. But, these days, there’s a new body part stylistas are keen on revealing: their feet. While spring is typically the season to flaunt your toes, the continual rise of mesh flats … Read more

Do you feel ‘meh’? This sociologist reveals five ways to get out of it

[ Sometimes, when you say the words “I’m fine,” you really do mean it. You’re not great, you’re not terrible, you’re just fine. You don’t exactly have much mojo, but you are able to keep going. You’re vaguely disillusioned about how your life turned out, but it’s not as though you hate it either. You … Read more

Dolce Vita and For Love and Lemons’ New Spring 2024 Footwear Collab Is Here

[ If you loved Dolce Vita and For Love and Lemons‘ first collab, the moment you’ve been waiting for is here: The duo has a new spring drop featuring Marie Antoinette-inspired references and ’90s silhouettes out now. This drop is perfectly girly just like last year’s Italian vacation-inspired collection. Footwear brand Dolce Vita has teamed up with … Read more

I’m a chiropodist – these are the mistakes people make with their feet

[ Podiatrist Dr Helen Branthwaite, musculoskeletal lead for the Royal College of Podiatry, has spent the past 25 years treating foot pain and dysfunction. She works at the Footcare Clinic in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and as a senior lecturer in clinical biomechanics at Staffordshire University, where she also conducts research. As well as showing other healthcare … Read more

From Prada, Gucci, & More

[ In a world of copy-and-paste aesthetics, fast fashion, and increasingly fleeting micro trends, for many, the fashion industry has begun to feel trite. Runway show gimmicks and cookie-cutter “cores” signal a shifting focus from artistry to virality, leaving little room for experimentation. Luxury footwear designers, however, are doing their part to change this. From … Read more

Who Knew That Rothy’s Made Men’s Shoes? They’re Great!

[ I used to feel a little embarrassed by my home clothes—anything I wore when no one could see me. That included ratty shoes, shirts with holes, and old shorts I should have gotten rid of long ago. When I got a dog, my embarrassment swelled because I was too lazy to change when I … Read more

The Best Amazon Deals on Winter Boots for Women: Sorel, Columbia, Sperry and More

[ Whether we like it or not, winter is here. With chilly temps, snow and rain storms amongst us, now’s the time to take stock of what boots are in your closet to keep your feet warm and dry this season. Luckily, there are tons of great options on sale now at Amazon that are perfect for … Read more