Once and for all, I think we can finally put the sneaker wedge to bed. Every brand on Earth has done one by now, and I’m hoping that now that we’ve all got that out of our collective system, we can focus on something much cooler: regular sneakers. And while I’m always a proponent of picking up a pair of Nike Dunks instead of a pair of designer kicks, the latter has become very much a trend among the fashion set, so I’m here to talk about it. Read More…

When sneaker company Superga, newly purchased by Steve Madden, announced that the Olsen Twins would be its creative directors, The Row x Superga sneakers was perhaps only a matter of time. After all, The Row doesn’t have a shoe line of its own (yet – surely there’s one coming), and the simple, traditional sneaker styles favored by Superga fit in well with how the Olsens, particularly Ashley, who prefers flat, comfortable shoes from Birkenstocks to Celine espadrilles for her everyday activities. Read More…

I’m not sure why I’m so curmudgeonly when it comes to sneaker trends. I love regular sneakers in all their incarnations and think they have a fascinating history as part of America’s social fabric, especially during the 80s and 90s. I love that Nike has stepped up to the plate and embraced the idea of being a fashion brand along with an athletic brand. Read More…

This past week, I have been having a laid back, just-want-to-dress-comfy kind of week, but I want to stay stylish. In my mind, there’s no better way to accomplish that than wearing these BE&D Brightlight High Top Sneakers. With that in mind, lets get straight to the question of the hour: on a lazy day, would you wear a high top sneaker with a glitter stiletto graphic? Read More…