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The article discusses the growth of specialty running retail stores in the U.S. as of 2016 on topics including the services they offer like shoe testing, the challenges they face in dealing with customers and competition with other stores and online stores.

In search of well-made footwear that's still relatively affordable - in the $200-ish range, as opposed to $500-plus English or Italian options - a new breed of upstart, often direct-to-consumer brands has turned to Léon to make everything from rugged cowboy boots to polished oxfords. THE FOOTWEAR HOT SPOT WHEN YOU THINK of shoemaking - the old-school sort, rooted in skilled craftsmanship and resulting in boots and derbies you'll wear for years to come - you probably think of spots like England and Italy. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at the running shoe industry and focuses on Japanese businessman Toshikazu Kayano.

Evaluates several brands of walking shoes, including Aerosoles Moreen, Clarks Bangle, Ecco Soft Slip-On, and others. Key features; Pros and cons; Cost.

The article discusses shoe designers Warren Edwards and his partner Susan Bennis. In New York City, Edwards and Bennis released their first shoe collection 18 years ago with design methods reflecting the exactness of Italian engineering. Each shoe requires special handling and attention to materials including the use of glues, plastics, threads, and metals. At their Park Avenue store, a man purchased $53,000 worth of Edwards and Bennis shoes.

The article evaluates two spikes including Under Armour Speedform Sprint 2 from Under Armour Inc. and Mach 19 Spike from Brooks Sports Inc.

The article reviews sandals from Sam Edelman and sneakers from Tretorn.

The article reviews the Suede & Nubuck Waterproofer from Kiwi and Sam E Delman boots by Sam E Delman.

The article reviews several shoes cleaning kits including Adidas Cleaning Drops by Adidas, Crep Shoe Care Kit by Crep, and Jason Markk Shoe Cleaning Kit by Jason Markk.

The article evaluates the XRM running shoes from J Sport.

The article offers information on the Original Short Gloss Rain Boots from Hunter, and a bag for stainless steel garden tools.

The article evaluates the Specialized S-Works Road Shoe for men and Scott Road RC Lady Shoe for women.

The article offers brief information on several shoes including the Foodie Monkstrap available at Nine West, the Classic Ballet from Gap, and the Ballerina Flat available at Boden USA.

The article offers brief information on several flat shoes including the Quilted Ballet Flat from Forever 21, the Flat T-Bar Point available at Boden USA, and the Syde Snakeskin Flats from Nine West.

Reports on the expansion of shoe firm Nine West. Addition of a line of accessories; Growth of clothes and home furnishings segments; Background on the start of the company; Celebrity clients; Business strategies.

The article evaluates several sneakers from different companies including Nike, Converse, and New Balance.

The article evaluates several sports shoes including Capezio's Fizzio, Speedo Hydro Comfort and Reebok Urlead.

The article focuses on the chronology of events related to Frye Co., the oldest continuously operating shoemaker in the U.S., tracing its journey from its inception in 1863 to the present day, and also offers a quote from Amy Korst, co-founder of www.greengarbageproject.com, a site devoted to waste-free living.

The article offers news briefs related to the clothing, shoe, and dress accessories industries in the U.S. which include the launch of Milly's jewelry collection for spring 2010, the release of RxArt's coloring book "Between the Lines," and the launch of Moschino's spring 2010 collection, including a pearl-trimmed suit from its fall/winter 1989 season and hand-sewn biker jacket from spring/summer 1991.

The article deals with the quality of products developed by Swiss shoemaker Bally. When Carl F. Bally set up his Swiss shoemaking concern in Switzerland with the theme of mass production, he considered automation and the promise of high-quality shoes turned out by the thousands to be emblems of progress. That was 150 years ago, and modern-day Bally still thrives, with twelve stores in the U.S. alone, including a Madison Avenue, New York, flagship that has just been updated.

The article presents an update on running shoes, including the decision of shoe manufacturers to make the foam in midsoles lighter.

Presents an update on the running shoe industry in the U.S. as of September 2005, including the acquisition of Saucony by shoe-maker Stride Rite.

Interviews Parisian shoe designer Christian Louboutin about stateside style, cinematic stilettos and his famous red soles.