Shoes
2,000-Year-Old Child's Shoe Found in Austrian Mine
The leather shoe in "outstanding" condition is comparable to a U.S. children's size 12
Someone Stole Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in 2005. Now, a Minnesota Man Has Been Charged
While the "Wizard of Oz" shoes were recovered several years ago, authorities hadn't previously named any suspects
These 18th-Century Shoes Underscore the Contradictions of the Age of Enlightenment
An exhibition at Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum examines fashion's role in supporting social hierarchies that emerged during the landmark intellectual movement
Melting Ice in Norway Reveals 1,700-Year-Old Sandal
An ancient traveler likely discarded the worn-out leather shoe as rubbish around 300 C.E.
What Made the Air Jordan a Slam-Dunk Design
The world is bonkers for sneakers. This pivotal 1996 concept for basketball superstar Michael Jordan is a big reason why
How Tall Was Michelangelo? Surprisingly Short, Study Suggests
New analysis of the artist's (probable) shoes indicates that he stood 5 feet 2 inches tall
This Fancy Footwear Craze Created a 'Plague of Bunions' in Medieval England
Elite Europeans who wore pointed shoes toed the line between fashion and fall risk, a new study suggests
Researchers Use Algae to Make Biodegradable Flip-Flops
The shoes break down in about 18 weeks under the right conditions
From Ballerina Flats to Tutus, Ballet Has Left Its Mark on Fashion
A new exhibition in NYC features high-end couture, historic ballet costumes and modern athletic wear
After 13-Year Chase, F.B.I. Nabs Pair of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
The shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005 and were recently recovered in Minneapolis
These Photos Captured What Happened When the United States Started to Ration Shoes During WWII
Seventy-five years ago, the Office for Price Administration wanted to limit the use of leather on the homefront
The Story of the Sperry Top-Sider
Paul A. Sperry's innovative boat shoes were inspired by his dog
These Boots Could Save a Firefighter's Life
Engineer Hahna Alexander designed SmartBoots, which harvest energy from the wearer's steps, to aid workers in dangerous professions
These Sustainable Sneakers Are Made Using Algae
The shoes’ manufacturers harvest harmful algal blooms and turn the goo into footwear
Only 30 Dutch Wooden Shoe Makers Remain
The traditional trade is in trouble
Adidas Just Made a Running Shoe Out of Ocean Trash
The apparel company recently released a prototype that incorporates recycled ocean plastic
Finally, A Shoe That Grows With a Kid
The Idaho-based nonprofit Because International makes shoes that can grow up to five sizes and last at least five years
What's In a Shoe? Japanese Artist Chiharu Shiota Investigates
An artist takes on the soul in the sole of your shoes in an exhibition at the Sackler Gallery of Art
Where’d You Get Those Creepers?
The platform-soled, punk-style shoes have celebrated the 'Teddy Boy' spirit since the late 1940s
The Perils of Wearing Clothes
From toxins in textile dyes to torturous corsets, beauty has a long history of coming at a high cost
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