It's NY Fashion Week... but do people still care?
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
I want to start this post with sending my best to those being affected by Hurricane Irma and those recovering from Hurricane Harvey. Having gone through Superstorm Sandy, I can feel your pain.  We're in the midst of New York Fashion Week, a tradition dating back to the 1940s. But now with social media and the Internet taking over, is it still relevant? I recently produced an interview for CNBC with designer Rebecca Minkoff and her brother, Uri Minkoff who is the co-founder and CEO of her brand. She says while the tradition is changing with the times, its still relevant.  "Fash ..read more
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Shoe selfies to the extreme?
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
  I've been taking pictures of my shoes since before I had a smartphone and before the word selfie came into lingo. These pictures above were all taken with a digital camera by bending over and snapping, to piggyback on the words of Legally Blonde. But for some shoe selfie takers have decided to up the ante. Refinery29 recently detailed a reporter strapping herself into a doorless helicopter just for shoe selfies. While the pictures are amazing, its over the top. While that is experience is perfectly legal and with safety precautions, other shoe selfie takers are even more ex ..read more
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The gold standard for making men's shoes?
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
Technology is revolutionizing everything from how we shop for shoes, to the weight of our sneakers and even if we have to lace them ourselves. But most experts agree the best way to make men's shoes is a method invented 150 years ago. It's known as the Goodyear Welt and while it is more expensive, the shoes can last forever. The method is used by high-end brands, including Mezlan and Allen Edmonds. Here are the ways a men's dress shoe can be made. Cementing: This is the cheapest and fastest way of attaching the sole to the rest of the shoe, according to Primer Magazine. Its attached wit ..read more
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Did Pippa Middleton wear the shoes of the summer on her honeymoon?
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
After a high profile wedding, Pippa Middleton and her husband, James Matthews jetted off to Tahiti, according to the Daily Mail. And all eyes are still on Pippa's dress and shoe choices. In the next stop, Sydney, she was spotted in espadrille wedges. Espadrilles a popular summer choice, have been called the shoe of summer 2017. Pippa's pair is the Castaner wedge lace-up espadrilles, according to the Daily Mail. They retail for $175 and are currently sold out. Other celebrities have also been spotted in espadrilles this summer, including Jennifer Aniston, according to PopSugar. A ..read more
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Can new Nike sneakers let you walk on air?
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
Its well known you can't walk on water, but now you can walk on air. Earlier this year, Nike announced a new sole, made completely of its air technology. And today, a rainbow version in honor of Pride Month was released, Air VaporMax BETRUE. Unfortunately, they are already sold out. To understand how this is revolutionary, let's take a look at the history of Nike Air.  In 1987 Nike introduced the first Nike Air Max with visible air unit. In 1997, Nike developed the ability to put air cushioning along the entire sole, according to the sneaker manufacturer. Those ..read more
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Royal Fashion: Kate Middleton's shoes for Pippa's wedding
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton may have gotten all the attention for keeping the bridal party filled with children, a common occurrence at British royal weddings, quiet, but I could not help but wonder what shoes she would wear. True to British royal tradition, Middleton did not want to upstage sister, Pippa and went with very classic pumps. According to Footwear News, Middleton wore Gianvito Rossi 105 suede pumps, which retail for $675. The shoes are a very classic choice, although she gets credit for working with children in 4 inch pumps. What do you think of Kate ..read more
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Pippa Middleton gets married...what shoes did she wear?
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
Pippa Middleton walked down the isle in a beautiful high-neck lace gown by Giles Deacon, but I could't help but wonder, what shoes were under the beautiful dress. Middleton, the sister of Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, married James Matthews, a finance exec and former race car driver, in the English countryside. The reception was at her parent's house. But what shoes did she wear? According to the Telegraph, Middleton wore white satin Manolo Blahnik shoes with pearl details. They say they were a customized version of the Seneca Bridal shoes, which retail for $925. I am struggling to fin ..read more
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Did Nike's sneakers lead to the fastest marathon ever?
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
26 seconds...that's how close Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya came to sub 2 hour marathon. Instead he finished in 2:00:25, just over a second too slow per mile. But first...thank you for your support. Through the Sole had a record breaking April, over 8,200 pageviews! Now back to the sub 2 hour marathon. In March, I wrote about Nike's attempt to break the 2 hour mark in the marathon, including with specially designed sneakers. Nike decided the conditions were right and had the 3 selected runners try this weekend at the Formula One track in Monza in Italy, selected for having low wind, good o ..read more
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Hillary Clinton models Katy Perry designed shoes
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
Secretary Hillary Clinton's new role: shoe model? A post not related to running... As I have gotten into running, many of my recent posts have been related. But I want to keep my non-runner readers happy and continue to use shoes as a lens to view the world. The great news is that Through the Sole has been breaking records. Already this month, there have been over 7,600 pageviews!  Thank you for all your support. But back to Secretary Clinton's shoes... ⚡️POWER PUMP⚡️your way over to katyperrycollections.com for the last few hours of the spring 25% sale❗@HillaryClinton is wearing ..read more
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Trying a new kind of sole on running sneakers
Through the Sole: A shoe blog
by Jennifer Schlesinger
2y ago
I just crossed another finish line and this time in a new pair of sneakers from a new brand, the Brooks Neuro. These shows look unusual and even heavy, but the sole is actually made of propulsion pods, very lightweight and responsive. But before we get into more, let's do an update. Prior to trying out the Brooks Neuro, I was continuing to run in the Asics Fuzex and Fuzex Lyte. The Asics Fuzex (top) and Fuzex Lyte (bottom) The Fuzex proved to have the right support for running distance without weighing me down. I ran the United Airlines NYC Half in March and shaved 4 minutes off my PR ..read more
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