Tag: shoes
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This Stylish 2,000-Year-Old Roman Shoe Was Just Found in a Well
When the Romans pushed their way north into the German provinces, they built (circa 90 AD) The Saalburg, a fort that protected the boundary between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribal territories. At its peak, 2,000 people lived in the fort and the attached village. It remained active until around 260 AD. Somewhere during the 19th century, The Saalburg was rediscovered and…
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Converse Release Its Very Own Collection of Artistic Sneakers Called Floral Parkway
Last week we saw Vans release a Van Gogh Fashion Line Inspired by the iconic artist (see HERE). This week, one of its major competitors – Converse – have released a new collection of embroidered sneakers, titled Floral Parkway, which come in three colors – ”Turmeric Gold” yellow, “Washed Denim” blue, and “Punch Coral” pink. According…
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Artist Creates A Unique Collection Of Shoes Made Out Of Everyday Objects
Are you tired of vegans? Nikolaj Beyer has just the shoe for you. Or are you vegan and tired of all of those carnivores? Nikolaj has the perfect shoe for you! Nikolaj’s latest series “Everyday shoes” is a wonderful combination of weird shoes and brilliant ideas that will shock you. From meat shoes in various…
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Woman Walks The Streets Of Japan Wearing A Pair Of Custom-Made Pigeon Shoes
Designer Kyoto Ohata is a problem solver. You see Kyoto often walked through an area filled with pigeons in Japan and was concerned that her presence was frighting them as they scattered each time she passed. To overcome this problem and befriend the pigeons, Kyoto created her own pair of hilarious pigeon-themed high heels. What do…
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The Secret Behind Michael Jackson’s Anti-Gravity Lean Was Actually a Pair of Shoes
Michael Jackson’s dance moves are unparalleled, but did you know that he got a little help from his kicks in the mid-’90s? His iconic, gravity-defying lean was first seen in the 1987 video for Smooth Criminal and directors pulled this off through the use of wires and special effects. But the King of Pop wanted to take the…
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Nike to Release Self Lacing Shoes from Back to the Future II
Nike is on track to fulfill a science-fiction prophecy with its plans to release “self-lacing” shoes inspired by Back to the Future II. The sports retail giant recently went public with plans to produce Air MAG shoes, modeled after the futuristic kicks worn by Michael J. Fox’s character Marty McFly. When McFly is transported to the year…