Shoes will invariably wear out with enough use, but scientists might have found a way to delay the shopping trip for their replacements. A USC team has created a self-healing 3D-printed rubber that could be ideal for footwear, tires and even soft robotics. The effort involves 3D printing the material with photopolymerization (solidifying a resin […]
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Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes
Plus: Breville’s $ 800 pizza oven, Fender’s newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c3eb2cac2835a2c29c0dc37/master/pass/GL_FetishMayku_web.jpg
‘Sophisticated & high-quality!’ Fashion ‘influencers’ pranked into paying $600 for $20 shoes
It’s all about presentation, a Kansas-based discount footwear chain has proved, by tricking a crowd of self-styled fashion experts into purchasing one-of-a-kind, exclusive shoes designed by a non-existent luxury brand Palessi. The gullible trend-setters had no idea that they were being tricked into buying $ 20 or $ 40 Payless shoes for as much as […]
Gear for Running a Faster Marathon: Shoes, Trackers, Sensors
These sensors and shoes—and a beet juice elixir—gave speed back to a slowing runner. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a380d6a803e667ded658ac2/master/pass/24-2512-wishlist-Garmin-Forerunner-935.jpg
A Former World Cup Athlete Makes a Play for Sustainable Shoes
Whether Tim Brown is on the field playing soccer or in the boardroom presenting ideas, his approach to success has always been straightforward: Have fun and work as a team. Brown is the co-founder of Allbirds, a San Francisco–based startup that manufactures sustainable footwear made out wool, eucalyptus fiber and sugar cane. From his early […]
Online luxury startup M.Gemi only makes limited quantities of all its shoes, and its cult-favorite suede flat is sure to sell out again this fall
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. M.Gemi The hallmarks of traditional luxury — prohibitive prices, intimidating shopping experience, and infrequent product launches — are flipped on their head by M.Gemi, a popular online company […]
We tried stick on foot pads that claim to replace shoes — here’s how they measured up in the streets and on the beach
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Best Running Gear (2018): Shoes, Headphones, Lights, and More
Whether you’re pounding the pavement or cheering your friends on, we have the gear for you. https://media.wired.com/photos/5ba2e9992d096346a42d32e6/master/pass/Brooks-Bedlam.jpg
This store sells the funkiest shoes in San Francisco
Dolls Kill has a location in San Francisco where they sell holographic clothes, platform shoes, and fun accessories. See Also: A mom invented a bib that holds kids’ snacks — and it even folds over so you can take it on the go A company in Oregon makes decorative tile and hand paints each one […]
The Best Trail Running Shoes (2018): Salewa, Vasque, Hoka One One, and More
These light, nimble, and rugged trail runners will become your favorite all-purpose outdoor shoes. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b5264b1d1f4802ba295c9e2/master/pass/W_Torrent-CDBS_1.jpg