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The surprising story behind the rise of flip-flops

by Reema Khrais
Aug 5, 2016
The humblest shoes of summer got their start thousands of years ago
The classic, inexpensive summer shoe got its start centuries ago.
Glenn Brown/Flickr via Creative Commons
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How Ugg survived fad status

by Molly Wood
Apr 7, 2016
Hate 'em or love 'em, those boots don't seem to be going away.
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Hello, Chicken and Waffles Nikes

by Molly Wood
Mar 25, 2016
The syrup aesthetic
Nike
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What's next for Nike?

by Andy Uhler
Sep 24, 2015
The athletic company is taking its look to the street.
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Frustrations mark run for U.S.-made soldiers' sneakers

by Marketplace Contributor
Sep 16, 2015
New Balance says DOD put up roadblocks as it tried to make shoes for soldiers.
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Converse unveils a revamp of the classic Chuck Taylors

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Jul 24, 2015
And this time, your feet will appreciate them.
The new Chuck Taylor shoe updates the iconic Converse sneaker with Nike technology.
Courtesy:Converse
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A visit to LA-based shoe company Zuzii

by Adriene Hill and Daisy Palacios
Feb 16, 2015
Family owned business Zuzii makes shoes to order in their LA studio
Zuzii is a family owned footwear company catering to customers searching for handmade to order shoes.
Zuzii/Facebook
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Nike earnings: Wall Street and Sneakerheads weigh in

by Dan Weissmann
Dec 18, 2014
The street vs. Wall Street on Nike
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Foot Locker profits jump, thanks to basketball and Nike

by Kate Davidson
Aug 22, 2014
Basketball shoes are hot and Nike controls the sizzle .
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The United States of new shoes

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 30, 2014
The U.S. economy showed some solid growth last quarter -- mostly because American consumers were spending more
Jennifer Lawrence, for example, got new shoes for the premiere of "Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
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