New NIKE FREE TW '13 + Golf Iconic Footwear Fashion Design Review!

It’s Major Time: 

NIKE Golf Adds Color to its Iconic TW ’13 Limited Edition Footwear

Combining groundbreaking innovation with longstanding tradition, Nike Golf has created the NIKE FREE Inspired TW ‘13 Limited Edition footwear in time for the first major championship of the season.

The Nike TW ’13 Limited Edition shoe (MAP $179.99) is crafted of waterproof multi-stretch synthetic leather in white, a NIKE FREE Inspired outsole popped in green, a touch of yellow on the top eye-stay and a hint of red in the TW logo on the tongue.

“The NIKE FREE Inspired TW ‘13 has done exceptionally well at retail with consumers raving about the performance of the shoe. Since its debut, we haven’t been able to keep the TW’13 in stock. We decided to release a limited edition version to celebrate the first major of the season.” said Lee Walker, Nike Golf’s Footwear Product Director.

The inspiration behind the Nike TW ‘13 footwear began with Tiger Woods himself. He asked for a shoe that gave him the same performance fit and feel as his NIKE FREE shoes when he runs and trains. That question ignited collaboration between Woods, Nike Golf’s footwear creation team and Nike’s Innovation Kitchen, led by Tobie Hatfield.

The NIKE FREE Inspired outsole is designed to mimic and conform to the natural motion of the foot, coupled with the protection and traction of a lightweight performance golf shoe. This innovative outsole delivers flexibility that allows the athlete to keep contact with the ground longer, unleashing the full power of their swing.

The Nike TW ’13 also features the Nike Dynamic Fit support system. Targeted support delivers unprecedented strength-to-weight ratio and one-to-one fitted support. Flywire infused nylon straps extend 360° from the footbed to the lacing system, securing the foot for an adaptive fit that provides golfers stability with mobility.

Limited quantities of this footwear will be available March 28, 2013 in retailers across the country as well as through www.nike.com.

Located at NIKE’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike Golf designs and markets golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories worldwide. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to ushering in the future of this great sport by developing ground-breaking innovations that enable and inspire athletes to become better. For more information on Nike Golf, visit our Web site at www.nikegolf.com. To follow Nike Golf on Twitter visit www.twitter.com/nikegolf and to become a fan on facebook go to www.facebook.com/nikegolf. To view Nike Golf videos subscribe to our You Tube channel at www.youtube.com/nikegolf. Editors and journalists in the U.S. seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit www.nikegolf.com/presscenter. For international journalists, please contact Nike Golf’s public relations representative in respective countries for information.

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NIKE Free Run + VIBRAM FiveFingers Running Shoes - Male Feet Store Reviews

NIKE FREE RUN + VIBRAM FIVE FINGERS

Wearing the ideal clothes or shoes can make a big difference in how comfy your exercise is.  Operating shoes are particularly necessary because of the outstanding effect received by your feet while you are operating.  Choosing the ideal pair can imply the difference amongst comfort and pretty achy feet.  There are lots of different types of operating shoes, and they include a lot of different prices.  A very affordable item frequently will not get the job accomplished, but there's no purpose to go towards the most expensive either.  All of which could be avoided if I was wearing barefoot operating shoes.  But I wasn't!  I'll tell you alot more in regards to the horrors of barefoot America in a moment (which includes precisely what "tar knives" are) but, first let me explain what barefoot operating shoes are all about!  Barefoot operating shoes are also called "minimalist" shoes or "transition shoes" by the barefoot operating community.  

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A superb pair of operating shoes will make you significantly a lot more comfy, but your comfort will not be complete without the proper clothes to go with them.  Cotton utilized to become the ideal decision around, because it breathes.  But newer synthetics that both breathe and dry speedily have now surpassed cotton in delivering comfort.  Clothing is normally the aspect of a professional operating store's inventory, but it may be a lot more expensive there than other areas.  Generating a good decision in footwear is invariably necessary, considering with no your feet in functioning order, life is significantly harder.  But if you're going to place as significantly effect onto your feet as taking a run does, it really is particularly necessary to choose the ideal kind of shoe.  These barefoot operating shoes actually live up to their name; they even have five person, separated toes that get you pretty close to the actual stance and motion of operating barefoot.

Cushioned Running Shoes Alter Biomechanics - The MALE FEET Store

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Cushioned Running Shoes Alter Biomechanics

New research found that padded heel running shoes may alter an adolescent runner's biomechanics + diminish performance.

Many of today's running shoes feature a heavy cushioned heel. New research presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that these shoes may alter an adolescent runner's biomechanics (the forces exerted by muscles and gravity on the skeletal structure) and diminish performance.

Researchers recruited 12 adolescent competitive athletes from local track teams, and asked them to run on a treadmill in large heel trainers, track flats and without any shoes (barefoot) at four different speeds. Biomechanics – stride length, heel height during posterior swing phase and foot/ground contact – were measured with a motion capture system.

"Running barefoot or running in less of a running shoe (toe shoes, for example) is a newer trend," said Scott Mullen, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at The University of Kansas Hospital. "What we were trying to evaluate is whether or not the foot strike would change in an adolescent – who doesn't yet have a permanently established gate – when they changed their shoe or running speed."

What the study showed

The researchers found that shoe type "dramatically" altered running biomechanics in the adolescent runners. When wearing cushioned heel trainers, the athletes landed on their heel 69.8% of the time at all speeds. With the track flats, the heel was the first point of contact less than 35% of the time; and when barefoot, less than 30% of the time.

Shoes with cushioned heels promote a heel-strike running pattern, whereas runners with track flats and barefoot had a forefoot or mid-foot strike pattern.

"What we found is that simply by changing their footwear, the runners' foot strike would change," said Dr Mullen. "When they ran in the cushioned heel or an average running shoe - even when running a 5-minute mile -the athletes landed on their heel first."

Many adolescent runners train in cushioned heels and compete in track spikes, "which may give them less of a (performance) advantage" in competition, said Dr. Mullen.

As a 2010 study found that heel strike running distributes more energy to hips and knees, running in flat- soled shoes that promote a forefoot strike may "present a healthier foot strike for runners over a lifetime, possibly resulting in fewer hip and knee problems," said Dr. Mullen. More research is needed to determine the effects of shoes on foot strike.

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FETISH FOOTWEAR Broadway Musical - The Male Feet Fetish Story

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 Acclaimed Film Rockin’ Broadway Musical: Explore the Many Steps of Kinky Boots

Chiwetel Ejiofor in the film 'Kinky Boots' & Billy Porter in the Broadway musical version

The new musical Kinky Boots tells the true story of a British shoe factory that found success crafting ladies’ footwear...for men. Below, we trace this incredible story’s journey from Northampton to Broadway.

A Life-Changing Phone Call

For four generations, the WJ Brooks shoe-making company in Northampton, England, was known for producing quality men’s footwear. But as cheap imports flooded the market in the 1980s and ’90s, the demand for well-made, expensive shoes began to dwindle, and by 1997, Brooks cut its staff from 80 local employees to 30.

“When you've been working in a factory for 23 years, it becomes your life,” said Steve Pateman, who joined the family firm in 1979, in an interview with the Northampton Chronicle & Echo. “The worst was when I had to make people redundant and break a tradition for the first time."

Just as all seemed bleak, Pateman received a call that would change his life. A fetish store in Folkstone commissioned him to create ladies’ shoes for men. Soon, Divine Footwear was born, a subsidiary of WJ Brooks dedicated to making “kinky boots.” By 1999, the specialty shoes made up 50% of the company’s revenue.

This extraordinary transformation tale caught the eye of BBC documentary series Trouble at the Top, which featured the “kinky boots” story as an example of the ups and downs of British business. Despite the media attention, Divine Footwear ceased production two years later, in 2000. Explained Pateman, “We were unfortunately let down by an American firm who dumped a big debt on us. We had to make the decision to stop production."

Introducing Lady Lola

The factory may have closed, but Pateman and Divine Footwear’s story would live on, thanks to producers at Harbour Pictures, who saw the BBC program and wanted to turn the real-life story into a fictional film.

For the movie adaptation, screenwriters Geoff Deane and Tim Firth took some liberties with the original story: They morphed Steve Pateman into Charlie Price, took the character from his 40s to his 20s, orphaned him and, perhaps most dramatically, created a new character named Lola—a Soho drag queen who would provide a face and heart to Charlie’s new clientele.

Kinky Boots starred Joel Edgerton as Charlie, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Lola, Sarah-Jane Potts as factory worker Lauren and Broadway’s Jemima Rooper as Charlie’s fiancée Nicola. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006 and became a modest success. Ejiofor, in particular, won favorable reviews for his performance as Lola and picked up nominations for Golden Globe, British Independent Film and Black Movie Awards. 

The movie also found a fan in the man who inspired the whole thing, Steve Pateman. “It's the first time ever I've been emotional when I watched a film," he told The Telegraph.

A Musical Extravaganza

Tony-winning producer Daryl Roth saw Kinky Boots at Sundance and was immediately taken with the story and its potential as a musical. Determined to adapt the film for the stage, she first reached out to Tony-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. “I watched the movie, cried twice and called [Roth] back saying, “Yeah, this is an amazing story—a really important human story—and I would love to tell it,” Mitchell recalled to Broadway.com. A second piece of the puzzle fell into place when Tony winner Harvey Fierstein agreed to pen the show’s book.

“There’s a huge difference between movies and theater,” Fierstein told the New York Post. “Movies are about story. Theater is about ideas. You have to have something more to keep people in their seats for two and a half hours. So with Kinky Boots, I’ve amped up the story between Charlie and [Lola]. Both feel they are total failures to their fathers, but they become friends and help each other achieve success that even their fathers would have been proud of.”

Fierstein convinced Grammy-winning pop star Cyndi Lauper to step into unfamiliar territory and create her first musical score. Confessing nervousness about making the jump from performer to theater composer, Lauper tole The New York Times, "I wanted them to have something as great as it could be, because they believed in me."

With music and lyrics by Lauper, a book by Fierstein and direction and choreography by Mitchell, Kinky Boots was ready for its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre in October 2012. The show starred Billy Porter as Lola and Tony nominee Stark Sands as Charlie Price, with Annaleigh Ashford and Celina Carvajal as Lauren and Nicola, the ladies competing for Charlie’s love.

Kinky Boots Struts to Bway

After the Chicago run wrapped in November, the creative team went back into rehearsal to refine the show before Kinky Boots high-kicked to the Great White Way. “I put in a new number for Stark’s character called 'Step One,' Harvey wrote 70 new pages, we removed one song, and we have a new song for the second number in the [drag] club,” Mitchell told Broadway.com. “People are going to be surprised how happy they are when they leave the theater. Harvey’s book and Cyndi’s score are going to surprise them—it’s a great score. It’s a score you want to buy.”

From the beginning, audiences warmed to the characters. “People were walking up the aisles, going crazy—like I remember people being in the aisles at the end of Hairspray,” Mitchell said of the Chicago run. “The difference is that Kinky Boots has a more immediate quality because it’s today, whereas Hairspray was the '60s and we’ve since conquered that particular set of problems for the most part. This story is about equality and accepting people for who they are, and we haven’t completely conquered that yet.”

Added leading man Stark Sands, “It’s a show with a real heart and a really beautiful message, and if we do our jobs in telling the story then we can change the way people think. That’s kind of a lofty expectation, but I feel like this is a really good one.”

Kinky Boots opens at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 4.

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Pope Francis:

What shoes will he wear?

 Pope Benedict XVI wears his red shoes as he walks down the gangway upon his arrival at the International airport of Zagreb in Croatia.

VATICAN CITY - The favorite guessing game in Rome these days is who will be the next pope. Few take it more seriously than the Gammarelli family, tailors to the Vatican for over 200 years. For the past seven conclaves, Gammarelli has prepared three identical white outfits in small, medium and large for the new pontiff's first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

Here's a look at what goes into making a new pope look fabulous for the historic moment:

PAPAL TAILORS:

The papal outfits are on display in the window of the small wood-paneled store nestled in the shadow of the Pantheon, where the family moved in 1850 from the original "bottega" (artisan shop) founded just around the corner in 1798. Before the start of the conclave, the outfits will be delivered to the Vatican and left in a room next to the Sistine Chapel, where the newly elected pope changes into his new clothes.

"We hope we got it right," said Lorenzo Gammarelli, the sixth-generation scion of the family business. He explained that the measurements this time around came from a study of the sizes on file of their habitual cardinal customers.

If the pope is their most illustrious shopper, the Gammarelli's daily bread-and-butter comes from dressing prelates in Rome and abroad, in particular the cardinals who will be electing the new pontiff.

WILL IT FIT?:

The Gammarellis make a new set of outfits for each conclave. And sewing custom-made clothes for an unknown customer has had its share of hitches.

Back in 1958 the rotund John XXIII appeared on the balcony with safety pins holding together the back of his cassock. The brand new pope had inadvertently put on the small size and attendants had to slit the robe so that from the front all looked well.

Twenty years later, the broad-shouldered, athletic John Paul II had to squeeze into the large size. Most recently in April 2005, Benedict XVI showed up on the balcony with the sleeves of the black sweater he had worn in the chilly Sistine Chapel showing through the white sleeves of the cassock.

PAPAL DRESS CODE

So what exactly does a pope wear, then, for his first encounter with the flock? The basic garment is the hand-stitched white wool cassock with white cape and wide silk sleeves. The cassock is fastened by 33 silk buttons recalling the years of the life of Christ, and is worn with a silk brocade sash with gold fringe. Later this sash will have the new pope's papal seal embroidered on it.

Over the cassock he will wear the classic burgundy red mozzetta, a short elbow-length cape worn by high prelates for formal occasions, and a gold embroidered stole -- either red or white. The mozzetta in the Gammarelli window is the velvet white fur trimmed version, long in disuse until Benedict brought it back for winter outings. Otherwise the mozzetta is in silk brocade.

According to Gammarelli, papal red differs from cardinal red. Whereas cardinal red signifies the willingness of the individual to offer up his life for the church, the deeper papal red (actually close to purple) derives from the Roman emperors, and originally signified imperial power. Over the years the basic color became white so that the pope could always be easily identified.

HEAD + FEET

The pope wears a white "zucchetto," the beanie-like hat that bishops wear in purple and cardinals have in red.

"Some men have lots of hair, some hardly any, this makes a difference," Gammarrelli said. Here, too, the tailors offer three sizes.

Benedict attracted a lot of fashionista comment on his bright red shoes, which at first were identified as Prada but later disowned by the luxury label. In fact red shoes make up part of the traditional papal garb. Until the mid-1960s popes wore red velvet slippers embroidered with a gold cross, and until not long before that people paid homage to the pope by kissing his slippered foot.

Eventually each new pope chooses his own shoe style. John Paul, for example, favored a sturdy loafer, in a toned-down maroon red. But Gamarelli holds sway in the new pope's balcony debut footwear -- and is offering three sizes of a simple, albeit very red, moccasin.

TRADITION AND PERSONAL CHOICE

The Gammarellis dress the pope from head to toe, from zucchetto to white socks, but underwear is a personal choice. "Each brings his own,"Gammarelli said.

Whether the new pope keeps on wearing Gammarelli is also a personal choice. Of the seven popes they have officially dressed, starting with Pius XI in 1922, only Pius XII declined their services for his papacy, preferring his aristocratic family's personal tailor.

Benedict XVI shared his favors between Gammarelli and the local ecclesiastic tailors nearer the Vatican whom he befriended in his many years as head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Could the pope one day modernize his wardrobe to include the "clergyman" -- the dark suit with a white priest's collar used by most priests working outside the Vatican?

"I hope not," said Gammarelli. "The pope is different. He has another role and importance. His way of dressing should reflect this."

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KEEN Footwear Unveils New Lightweight, Versatile Shoes For Men, Women, and Kids
The new low-profile KEEN.CNX collection offers outdoor enthusiasts a lightweight collection of KEEN shoes and KEEN sandals that provide comfort and protection.

KEEN CNX Clearwater Hybrid Sandal

"We’ve lightened up an entire line of footwear with each shoe weighing in at less than 10 ounces, but kept the fit and protection that made KEEN famous"

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This spring, KEEN introduces KEEN CNX, a new footwear collection that gives outdoor enthusiasts a low profile, lightweight way to jump, dive and scramble into summer. Just as KEEN’s part-shoe-part-sandal Newport brought lovers of the outdoors a new, hybrid way to connect with the outdoors 10 years ago, this new collection from KEEN brings fresh thinking to lightweight footwear while providing the essential KEEN fit and protection. Designed to feel like a natural extension of the foot, each of the 20 CNX styles weighs 10 ounces or less each and was created to take people on brave new outdoor adventures.

Available in styles for the waterfront, trail and around-town categories for men, women and kids the CNX styles share the following features to achieve essential KEEN fit and feel:

Low profile - The durable midsole with a four millimeter heel-to-toe drop positions the foot in a truer stance to the ground encouraging natural movement without sacrificing support or comfort.

Tried and true KEEN fit – The underfoot design features a slight ridge under the base of the toes, a contoured arch, and secured heel cup which provides the wearer just the right amount of protection.

Simplified upper construction – The simpler design eliminates layers of material for a better fit.

"We’ve lightened up an entire line of footwear with each shoe weighing in at less than 10 ounces, but kept the fit and protection that made KEEN famous," said Ron Hill, vice president of merchandising at KEEN. "City, trail or water, the new CNX collection is ready to protect brave new toes to play on all terrains."

Waterfront CNX

For wet adventures, KEEN introduces the Clearwater CNX for men and women. This low-profile hybrid sandal contains a washable polyester webbing upper, durable midsole with a four-millimeter heel-to-toe drop, and toe ridge in the footbed. The outsole has multi-directional flex grooves for enhanced traction on slick surfaces. With its dynamic bungee lace system, the Clearwater CNX is an easy-on-easy-off breezy water sandal and is perfect for a playful romp along the river or shore.

Multi-sport CNX

The Tunari CNX for men and the Haven CNX for women offer lightweight agility and comfort for light day hiking and scrambles. In addition to having enhanced fit, being low profile and lightweight, both are stitched so the seams are on the outside for an extra-smooth, streamlined feel. Multi-directional flex grooves on the outsole provide freedom of motion and high grip contact with the ground.

Casual CNX

Connecting as easily to hiking trails and the waterfront as to urban playgrounds, KEEN unveils casual KEEN.CNX styles inspired by city streets.

The women’s athletic-inspired Mercer CNX collection is offered in three silhouettes: Ballerina, Lace and Mary Jane. Each features a breathable mesh and suede upper with a streamlined interior. All three are ready to transition from a day in the city, to a walk in the country in colorful style.

In late March, KEEN is hitting the road on a Twitter tour of several cities along the West Coast introducing the CNX collection through a series of fun and daring challenges to its Twitter fans. Others can follow where the KEEN team is with the #BraveNewToes hash tag for a chance to win a pair of shoes.

About KEEN:

KEEN Inc., manufacturer of original hybrid footwear, bags, and socks was founded in 2003. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, KEEN offers innovative hybrid products that enable outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy an active lifestyle. Known for its innovation and creativity, KEEN started with the invention of the first sandal that protects the toe - the Newport. Since its inception, the company has applied that same problem-solving design approach to expand its footwear collection and offer bags, socks and clothing. KEEN offers products that allow people to go anywhere, from trekking the wilds of the world, exploring a cool city, heading to work, or skipping to a playground down the street. KEEN's products are sold in specialty footwear, travel and outdoor retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains worldwide. In 2010, 2011, and 2012 KEEN was named one of "America's Best Places to Work" by Outside magazine. KEEN strives to demonstrate integrity and leadership while promoting a vibrant, inclusive community.

   

Male Feet Shoe Review - MIZUNO WAVE RIDER 16

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 Mizuno Wave Rider 16

My familiarity with Mizuno goes back far beyond my running life. Back in high school and college, I wore nothing of baseball cleats. As I laid out least year in my product review of the Mizuno Wave Rider 15's, I was almost completely in the dark as to their running shoe product line until I entered the running world. Since my initial review in May 2012, I have gone through an additional pair of 15's (after I left mine at home on my trip to run a half marathon in Arizona) and have remained a fan of the fit and feel. Mizuno recently sent me a pair of their new Wave Rider 16's to try out. Just an initial warning. 

I am not a shoe guru by any means, so I am not going to get into the hardcore terminology (i.e heel drops, wave plates, etc). These specific, and technologically correct, characteristics are all easily found at the Mizuno Website. What you will get from me is a personal review from a 30+ mile/week runner with normal pronation.

While I am typically pretty non-flashy in my color choices while running, I was really pumped when I saw the "Blazing Yellow and Imperial Blue" colors on the 16's. They are definitely flashy, but look great in my opinion. From checking out the website, it appears that the Wave Rider line has something for everyone- whether you like something classic or flashy. There are three color options for men and three additional for women. One noticeable visual change was the change to a mesh-like overlay. This obviously has running-specific characteristics, such as making them lighter and more breathable, but I foud them to be aesthetically pleasing as well.

Much like the 15's I had, I found that the initial fitting of the shoes were immediately comfortable. Although I don't have much experience with other brands of running shoes (I did have a Nike pair prior to the 15's), the Wave Rider line has always seemed to conform to my foot upon first wear. Like I mentioned above, the mesh-like design is more than just a visual change. It feels more flexible and made it feel even more comfortable on the top of my foot- if that makes sense. It did not cause my foot to feel boxed-in and constricted. Basically I felt like my foot had the ability for some play, yet was able to adapt to my own personal level of snugness. I also felt that the sole was slightly more padded then the 15's, but still maintained its firmness without feeling too "bouncy" (that is my own term that I used to describe my previous Nike pair). 

If you are familiar with Wave Rider 15's, there seem to be minimal changes to the overall feel. In fact, had I closed my eyes I probably would not have been able to tell. The major telling factor was in the weight. It's funny that when I talked to my non-running wife about shoes and described that this pair is 7 ounces lighter then the 15's, she looked at me like I was crazy. "Who cares about 7 ounces?" she asked. "About 4000 RunOregon readers" I responded. "Boom-roasted!" Aaaaaaand cue eye roll. In fact, Mizuno states that these bring the shoes just under the 10 ounce barrier, weighing in at 9.9 (obviously dependent on the shoe size).

One of the only disheartening features was the presence of the opening in the heel. This has long been a concern from Mizuno wearers due to rocks sometimes becoming lodged in there. It shouldn't be a significant deal to runners who primarily run on the road. However, as I can attest to, venturing into rougher terrain and trails can sometimes bring about unwanted mud build-up or stops to dislodge an errant stone. 

My first official test was at the Wurst 5k Run in Mt. Angel. It was primarily a road race, but did have some periods of gravel and some small hill climbs. I found the 16's easily up to the challenge, despite being my first wear. They fit great and felt that my heel-striking tendencies were well-cushioned, even through the terrain changes and elevation gains. They got a few more mini runs and held up to the challenge. They propelled me to a second place age-group finish at my next competitive race, this time the Champoeg 10k.

Now to lay some technological info on you, per the Mizuno Website: 

The Wave Rider delivers a harmonious balance of lightweight feel, sculpted fit and exquisitely smooth ride. By maximizing the responsive action of Mizuno's innovative Wave plate technology, the Wave Rider continues to define and create the brilliant run experience.  Regardless of the technical "mumbo-jumbo", I really enjoy these shoes and plan on putting a lot of miles on them.

Mizuno Wave Rider 16's (Retail: $114.99)

* Additional men's colors include Navy & Royal Blue and White & Red

* Additional women's colors include Red & Green, White & Purple and Aruba Blue & Electric Pink

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Top Male Feet Shoe Designer - 2013 - Male Feet Store!

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Top Male Feet Fashion Designers

This list of the top men's shoe designers includes many of the most recognizable names in the fashion industry. What is the best designer shoe for men? Men's designer dress shoes can be expensive, but the right pair of dress loafers, made well, can last more than a decade with the proper care. If you're thinking about expanding your wardrobe, consider choosing from these men's shoe designers - and vote for your favorites. Also, feel free to make your own list of favorites.

What's the top designer shoe for men? The men's shoes on this list are of the highest quality, offering solid stitching, a finished insole, a very high-end, quality outsole and a beautiful, classic design. They are made from strong materials and built to last (as they should, for the price). Some designers on this list do mass-produce men's shoes, but others make each pair of men's shoes by hand. The difference here is often the cost: A great pair of (hand made) John Lobb shoes, for example, can easily cost in the thousands of dollars.

Use this list to take your men's shoe wardrobe up several notches and put your best foot forward!
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Salvatore Ferragamo Italia S.p.A. Fashion accessory

Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. is an Italian luxury goods company, with headquarters in Florence, specializing in shoes, leather goods, and ready-to-wear for men and women. It is the parent company of the Ferragamo Group. The company also licences eyewear and watches.

With about 2.600 employees and a network of over 550 mono-brand stores, the Ferragamo Group runs operations in Italy and worldwide, which provide the brand with a broad footprint in Europe, America and Asia.

Salvatore Ferragamo emigrated from southern Italy to Boston and then California in 1914. He opened the Hollywood Boot Shop in 1923, and made shoes for movie stars such as Joan Crawford and Gloria Swanson, as well as for films such as Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments.[1] He returned to Italy and set up a shoe shop in Florence in 1927.[2] However the modern shoemaking company regards 1928 as the date of its foundation and so celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2008.[1] Salvatore filed for bankruptcy in 1933,[citation needed] during the Great Depression, but by 1938 he was in a position to buy the Palazzo Spini Feroni, one of the great palaces of Florence,[1] which now houses the company's flagship store and a museum dedicated to Ferragamo's life and work.
The company flourished after World War II, expanding the workforce to 700 craftsmen producing 350 pairs of hand-made shoes a day.[citation needed] After Salvatore's death in 1960, his widow Wanda took over the running of the business and expanded its operations to include eyewear, perfume, belts, scarves,[2] bags, watches, and a ready to wear clothing line.
The company is currently owned by the Ferragamo family, which in November 2006 included Salvatore's widow Wanda, five children, 23 grandchildren and other relatives.[3] There is a rule that only 3 members of the family can work at the company, prompting fierce competition.[3] To ease these tensions, in September 2006 the family announced a plan to float 48% of the company on the stock market, and since October 2006Michele Norsa has served as managing and general director.[2] However, as of January 2008, this plan may be on put on hold in the midst of the downturn in the financial market.[4] If the listing on the stock market proceeds, the fund will be directed primarily towards building its positions in China.[5] The company is holding its 80th birthday exhibition in Shanghai.[1]
[edit]Innovations

Throughout its history, the company has been known for innovative designs and use of materials. Such ingenuity goes back to Salvatore's time in California, when he studied anatomy to make shoes which were more comfortable. Notable innovations include the wedge heel, the shell-shaped sole, the ‘invisible’ sandal, metal heels and soles, the 18-carat gold sandal, the sock-shoe, sculpture heels, and the gloved arch shoe created for the Maharani of Cooch Behar in 1938.[1] Metal-reinforced stiletto heels were made famous by Marilyn Monroe.[2] The company is also known for the ‘Gancini’ decoration, the ‘Vara’ patent ballet pump, the Salvatore bag and the use of patchwork.[1] Recently, the company launched "My Ferragamo", which is a new addition to the brand, and is being seen by the company as a push for the younger genreration.
Clients

Salvatore worked with film stars and celebrities from his earliest days in Hollywood. Clients over the years included Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren and Greta Garbo,[2] as well as Andy Warhol,Grace Mugabe and Diana, Princess of Wales.[1] The company made Margaret Thatcher's famous handbags.[5] and for King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck during the coronation on November 6, 2008 in Thimpu, Bhutan.

Italy
In addition to its historical flagship store at the Palazzo Spini Feroni in Florence, Ferragamo has two stores in Milan, two in Rome and 14 in prestigious locations in Naples, Genoa, Turin, Capri,Portofino and Venice.
Europe
In Europe, it has a total of 58 shops it directly controls, including a flagship in Paris's Avenue Montaigne and one in London's Old Bond Street. The shops are found in major cities in France,Germany, the UK and Spain, as well as in Brussels, Athens, Monte Carlo, Vienna, Prague and Amsterdam.

North America
Salvatore Ferragamo markets products in North America from Canada to Hawaii, with 25 directly controlled points of sale. In the United States, Ferragamo has 15 boutiques in Arizona, California,Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Of particular note are the flagship stores at Fifth Avenue in New York and at Copley Place in Boston, as well as in Beverly Hills and Honolulu. In addition to its free standing stores, there are many shop-in-shops and corners in the department stores in the U.S.

Latin America
Salvatore Ferragamo recently extended direct control in Latin America by setting up Ferragamo Mexico, which directly handles 20 points of sale in the country including the first flagship store inlatin america. It also has a select distribution circuit in numerous countries, from Venezuela to Brazil, Argentina, Panama, Colombia and Peru. In Brazil, the Salvatore Ferragamo group has begun in a luxury department store, called Daslu. After that, direct control stores were opened in São Paulo (3 stores) and Rio de Janeiro (1 store).

Japan
Salvatore Ferragamo has had directly controlled operations in this key country since the early 70s and can now count on a distribution network of 64 directly controlled points of sale, through Japanese department stores such as Iwataya and Daimaru. It has two flagship stores, one in Ginza, Tokyo, and one in Osaka, opened in October 2004. 27 percent of its revenue in 2005, 575meuros, came from Japan.[6]

Asia Pacific
Through its Hong Kong headquarters, Salvatore Ferragamo controls its distribution operations in the following 11 countries in Asia and Oceania: Hong Kong (flagship in Canton Road), Taiwan,China (flagship in Shanghai), India (flagship in DLF Emporio, New Delhi), Korea (flagship in Seoul), Singapore, Thailand (flagship in Paragon), Malaysia (duplex flagship at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur),Indonesia, Doha (The Pearl), Qatar, Australia and Philippines. In 2010 a massive expansion plan is set to expand the pressence of Salvatore Ferragamo in the Philippines. The plan includes the renovation of all four stores in Manila and Cebu and the opening of Resorts World Manila Store and openng of another two stores in 2012.
Officers and management

• Wanda Ferragamo Miletti: has led the group since 1960, when her husband and founder of the company, Salvatore, died. She is currently Honorary Chairman.
• Ferruccio Ferragamo: he is currently President of the Company.
• Michele Norsa: Managing and General Director of Salvatore Ferragamo Italia S.p.A.
• Giovanna Gentile Ferragamo: she is currently Vice President of Ferragamo Finanziaria S.p.A.
• Leonardo Ferragamo: since 2000, he has served as CEO of Palazzo Feroni Finanziaria S.p.A, the family’s holding company.
• Massimo Ferragamo: he is Chairman of Ferragamo USA, the Ferragamo company that has handled the brand’s distribution in North America since Fifties.
• Fulvia Visconti Ferragamo: has run the fashion label’s silk accessories division since the Seventies. She is Vice-President of Salvatore Ferragamo Italia S.p.A.