Every year, over 2.7 billion shoes are sold, and that number’s always steadily rising. As a shoe aficionado, you may have contributed your fair share to these statistics. But what exactly are the best shoe brands? There’s Nike, for sure, but what else is out there in the shoe world? In this article, we’ll discuss …
Flats and sandals may well be the perfect casual footwear for everyday trips to the shops or work, but for those who love exploring the outdoors, a comfortable shoe with a contoured, well-supported sole is the better choice. Both Asics and Birkenstock spring to mind when looking for that well balanced shoe. The best thing …
Birkenstock sandals have been coming in and out of style for decades. First made popular in the 1970s by the peace and love generation of hippies, who wore them with flowing skirts and tie-dye shirts, the Birkenstock legacy actually dates back to 1896 and it all started with simple footbed insoles. Their style was quickly …
Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, was often pictured completely naked apart from her sandals. Every ancient civilization had its version of this simple flat structure and, arguably, very little changed until the twentieth century with the invention of the heel and, more crucially, the metal arch support in the 1920. The exposure of the foot …
