Editorial: Happy New Year! Aug 29, 2008
Regardless of how well a shirt or a pair of pants or shoes is made, long before they wear out a child will have sprouted extra inches of arms and legs, sticking out beyond the cuffs and hems, and their feet will have grown longer than their sneakers ... So a trip to the store for the basics often ends with battles over the need for a designer purse or the hottest sneakers or a new computer. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Bassinet Warning Aug 29, 2008
Converse is pulling sneakers off the market, amid concerns the shoes are targetted at gang members ... Converse is pulling sneakers off the market, amid concerns the shoes are targetted at gang members. (ABC2 News)
Hard-earned luck Aug 29, 2008
Shoes on his feet: Gucci sneakers. Fitted on his head: Miami Hurricanes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Miley Cyrus' '7 Things' Is About Nick Jonas, Director Brett Ratner Seemingly Reveals Aug 29, 2008
"Every moment that she was on camera, she was amazing. She's got an incredible quality about her. She gets the camera, and that's what it takes to make a great music video. "She came out in these high-heel boots and I was going to say something to her about them," he continued, "but on her own she was like, 'I'd feel better in sneakers. Her instincts are great. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Dressing down the jocks Aug 28, 2008
Perhaps it was the wrinkled cargo shorts, untied sneakers, T-shirt and scruffy beard sported -- a term used loosely here -- by Bret Favre recently as he stepped off his private jet and was feted in front of the sports world by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. I'm sure somewhere Joe Willie Namath, the style-setting former quarterback of the New York Jets, the team Favre just signed to play for, was wincing. (News & Observer)
Film Reviews: 'Burn After Reading' and 'Jerichow' Aug 28, 2008
Pitt is a treat in his ill-fitting clothes, giant white sneakers and bouffant with a silly peroxide streak, with his boyish behavior and mass of irritating mannerisms. The only scene in which he encounters Clooney face to face is unexpected and explosive. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
"No way, no how, no McCain" (209) Aug 28, 2008
Hee, hee, and do you think it was a mere coincidence that James Carville was wearing a nice pair of PUMA sneakers today, too. LOL. (Salon)
Columnist: Back to school with a little help from the Waltons Aug 27, 2008
My mood worsened when my younger son presented me with a pair of expensive sneakers. Do you think when Jim Bob was pinned under the Model-T car, his thoughts were about what was on his feet. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Police seek identity of man found slain in Dorchester park Aug 27, 2008
He had appeared carefully dressed in spotless white sneakers and jacket. "This is really unsettling," Feeney said. (Boston Globe)
Patrick Tracey traces the roots of his family's mental illness Aug 27, 2008
In cargo pants and black Chuck Taylor sneakers, he's wearing a black T-shirt commemorating his book's selection to the Indie Next list, a booksellers' survey. It's a welcome change, he jokes, from the green Paul Pierce T-shirt he has been living in since the Celtics won the championship. (Boston Globe)
Editorial: Going back to school isnt easy Aug 27, 2008
Add to that list whatever the latest trend in shoes and sneakers may be, backpacks, notebooks, writing tablets, pens, pencils, tape, staplers, etc. and it s bound to drive parents (even if shopping online) crazy, if not to the poor house. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Ben There, Done That; Internship has been a gas Aug 27, 2008
I do smell new sneakers and clothes that have that antibacterial spray and Malaysian child sweat odor to them. What we were really saying is that summer is winding down, and with it, my internship. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Briefs (Aug. 28) Aug 26, 2008
Players must wear proper golf attire, including spikeless golf shoes or sneakers. A pamphlet titled 2008 Resident Access Rules & Regulations explaining course rules, etiquette and procedure for making a tee time is available at the Needham Selectman s office and the Club Pro shop. (Needham Tab, MA)
A sneak preview: Bright, colorful athletic shoes gain ground Aug 26, 2008
"I wanted these, because I liked the colors," said Taylor, who hopes to someday step into a pair of Air Force 1 sneakers, a shoe named after the plane that carries the president ... Air Force 1s, which celebrated their 25th anniversary last year, have survived with little modification to the original structure and are still known today as one of the most popular sneakers of all time ... Owning a cool pair of kicks has been important since companies began offering a variety of sneaker styles, but... (The Clarion-Ledger)
This is only a test: 6 exams explained Aug 25, 2008
Wear comfortable clothes and don't forget your sneakers. Avoid big meals and caffeine before your appointment. (MSNBC -- Health)
A city filled with places to go lets her follow her heart Aug 24, 2008
Sneakers, shoes, backgammon sets, straw cowboy hats, beaded necklaces, carved wood horses and elephants, cheap plastic toys that light up, perfume, baseball caps, are all for sale. Two elderly men in turbans with scraggly gray-white beards offer winter parkas at bargain prices but no one stops. (Boston Globe)
Stuffed cargo Aug 23, 2008
I saw a lot of gym bags, sports equipment and sneakers. On a hot day, this was a bit of a mixed blessing; baked sneakers have a decidedly pungent odor. (CNN -- US)
Don't Fall for the "Redeem Team" Hokum Aug 23, 2008
Among them: Redeem Team hosiery; Redeem Team basketball shoes and Redeem Team basketball sneakers; Redeem Team aprons; Redeem Team undergarments; Redeem Team beach coverups, Redeem Team bathing suit coverups, and Redeem Team bathing suit wraps; Redeem Team bikinis and Redeem Team tankinis; Redeem Team "baby bibs not of paper"; and, of course, the Redeem Team "novelty headwear with attached wigs.". This has been the story all along with the so-called , which has vivisected the field in Beijing,... (Slate)
Bad weather, production costs lead to a smaller, higher-priced apple crop for 2008 Aug 22, 2008
CLIO, Michigan -- Urban legend has it that sneakers hanging from powerlines are a secret way to advertise spots to buy drugs. There might be some truth to that in Clio. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Alvord: Can't get enough of Beijing Games Aug 22, 2008
If she lived in China, she d be sewing sneakers for Nike next week. Nastia Liukin of the U.S. did us proud by winning the all-around gold, then finished second on the uneven bars behind a girl from China who looks like she should be working on a third-grade finger-painting project. (Longview Daily News, WA)
A touch of class(room) Aug 21, 2008
Sneakers, Old Navy, $16 ... Silver sneakers, Brussels Sprouts, $64 ... Sneakers, Old Navy, $16. (Boston Globe)
Aberdeen attacks net to beat West Lowndes Aug 21, 2008
Decked out in baby blue Air Jordan high-top sneakers, Hoskins controlled the net. She used her athleticism to handle sets that weren't on target and still put them away. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Georgia: Russians "Digging Into" Poti for the Long Haul Aug 21, 2008
Few of the men were dressed in complete uniforms, with some sporting flip-flops or sneakers for footwear, he said. Similar ad hoc military dress has been seen in Gori as well. (EurasiaNet.org)
Brad Pitt Rebuilds New Orleans Aug 21, 2008
Oh, and speaking of hot pink, the sneakers I wore to the shoot matched the houses perfectly a good ice breaker, and an inspired choice, if I do say so myself. Converse should do a deal with Make It Right. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Tracing my Jewish roots in Cuba Aug 21, 2008
After the call, Salomon looked at my sneakers and said they're good shoes. He told me he's a European size 42, and I should bring him a pair when I return. (CNN -- Travel)
Countdown to Kindergarten, Part 3 Aug 21, 2008
The child will feel successful if he or she has sneakers on a gym day, has the book to be returned on library day and doesn t stain a beautiful new white shirt when the class painted in art. Reminders about special activities are plentiful in kindergarten. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Parents back-to-school shopping during tax-free week Aug 21, 2008
"We're looking for pants and shirts, maybe some sneakers, but his mom will do most of the shopping this weekend," said Mullen. Leone showed off his new pair of sneakers that were bought tax-free. (New Haven Register, CT)
Ian ThomsenINSIDE THE NBA Aug 21, 2008
The adolescent squeals, the squeaking sneakers, the timeout horns that made the gym sound like a clogged Manhattan intersection -- this was the grating ambience in which Jermaine O'Neal worked late last month. While a dozen of his fellow NBA luminaries were preparing to play in the Beijing Games, he was on a court in Las Vegas, separated by a curtain from an AAU tournament. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Category: Olympic Stud of the Day Aug 21, 2008
I had to -- they rhyme. And, of course, both Americans won gold. (Entertainment Weekly)
Marbury Nixes Retailer Aug 20, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Last Update: 11:10 AM EDT. POINT GUARD SUES STEVE & BARRY'S. (New York Post -- Business)
Nina Garcia of 'Project Runway' picks her fall 10 Aug 20, 2008
In the introduction, she calls classics from the cocktail ring to Converse sneakers "the pieces that have stood the test of time.". So, what will Garcia - with her new day job as fashion director at Marie Claire - be wearing this fall. (The Trentonian, NJ)
END OF RACISM? Aug 19, 2008
Sick and Tired wrote on Aug 18, 2008 3:05 PM:" Oh, and you call yourselves a "people of simplicity"? Well why the need for big flashy jewelry, the best sneakers, and fancy decked out vehicles with expensive rims?? Things that I myself could not afford. Why?? Because I unlike most of you have to buy my own groceries, and pay for my own children. I don't get ANY help from the government, instead I have to work my tail off so the taxes I pay can go to your food stamps and welfare. SO YOU TELL ME... (New Iberia, LA)
Back-to-school fashion: New school outfits lurk in the closet Aug 19, 2008
The $200 she already has spent on her daughter's back-to-school clothes went to you guessed it jeans, polos and sneakers ... "Would you wear sneakers with this?" McBratney asks, holding up the sleeveless knit shift and gesturing to a pair of white Nikes, thinking outside the shoebox ... "Sometimes," McBratney says, "people are afraid to wear sneakers with a dress.". (USA Today -- Life)
Quake victims in China rally from painful losses Aug 19, 2008
He wore a pink shirt and white sneakers on both feet. She stays here in the center with him. (International Herald Tribune)
Grey Goose Entertainment and Sundance Channel Announce Talent Pairings for Fourth Season of 'Iconoclasts' Premiering October 16 at 10 PM ET/PT Aug 19, 2008
Now 28, she is a successful entrepreneur with her own line of sneakers, clothing and accessories, "EleVen"; and an interior design firm, V Starr Interiors. She is the subject of a new coffee-table book, "Venus," with images by world-renowned avant-garde photographer, Koto Bolofo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 50 Cent Machine Aug 19, 2008
He hawks clothing, sneakers, videogames, movies, ringtones and flavored water. His earnings were nearly twice as much as last year's hip-hop cash king, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, and over four times the sum garnered by Sean "Diddy" Combs, who ranked third for the second year in a row. (Forbes -- Business)
Chinese Workers Enjoy Olympics Aug 19, 2008
"Hey, run!" shouted Zhang Yanqun, 24, up ahead in his new white sneakers. They didn't pause to admire their work on the Olympic Green. (Time.com)
Danger! Amateur Hikers Ahead Aug 18, 2008
A man sporting a tank top and sneakers checks his cellphone - no signal. A family of four douse one another other with insect repellent and with deliberate step fade into the greenery. (Boston Globe)
Parents tighten belts Aug 18, 2008
Mark Quinkert, manager of the E Footwear store on Chester Pike in Prospect Park, said he believes the economy is one of the reasons classic sneakers like Converse All-Stars and Adidas Shell Tops are the among the store's most popular sellers. "Chuck Taylors are huge right now. They came back in a huge way. I think it's because the economy is struggling. The Chuck Taylors and the Shell Tops are cheap. They aren't as expensive as the Air Force 1," said Quinkert. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
HOW TO BE A STUDENT STYLISTA: Color, creativity rule for back to school Aug 17, 2008
Sneakers in all colors are still hot, especially in gold and silver metallic. Elle magazine is showing lots of menswear-type fashions including sweaters, vests and plaid scarves. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Companies look to boost sales by using Hollywood movies Aug 17, 2008
He also sports Nike sneakers and Dior shades. But Batman jumps one block further. (Economic Times)
Business as usual for Beijing copyright pirates during Olympics Aug 17, 2008
He clutched a bag containing several Armani shirts and New Balance sneakers bought for just a few dollars each. Vendors at the complex, whose parking lot was jammed with tourist buses, brashly sported Olympic volunteer shirts to give their illicit sales a Games gloss. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Hudson County Dems prepare Mile High partyConvention begins next week Aug 16, 2008
"I'm taking my vitamins and planning to bring denims and sneakers. The last time I thought, 'This is history-making. I have to dress up.' But I learned, a convention is no place for high heels.". First-time delegate and Assemblywoman Sandra Cunningham (D-31st Dist.) may want to take packing tips from her colleague. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Lingerie labels seductively sassy Aug 16, 2008
Davenport also opted for an active-wear vibe with a collection that featured plenty of nautical blue and white stripes and was worn by models with sweatbands, hoodies and white sneakers. Lovable, the brand with which Hawkins has a $1million endorsement contract, put the focus back on pretty, with bridal-inspired looks teaming lacy bras and knickers in pastel tones with white beribboned stockings and apricot tulle headpieces. (The Australian)
Cost-Saving Strategies for 2008 Back-to-School Shopping Aug 16, 2008
"The kids may look forward to some new sneakers or the most stylish new backpack as a welcome silver lining to going back to school, but for parents finding a bargain and saving time becomes vital at this time of year," says Theresa Boldrini-Laird, shopping expert for NearbyNow ... Do they need new Converse sneakers or will the pair you bought at the beginning of summer do just fine ... As much as possible, avoid using credit cards to fund back-to-school purchases of short-lived items like... (Pekin Times, IL)
Black Card Ultralounge Aug 16, 2008
But Numbers and Nico both hastened to add that T-shirts, mesh-back hats and sneakers could be acceptable, if they have the right labels. "It's all about the total package," Numbers said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Titusville police arrest 4 in day care drug bust Aug 16, 2008
Counterfeit Nike sneakers, and Prada and Coach purses were seized from Fresh Fashions at 600 South St.. The two people arrested from Fresh Fashions were Andreal Y. Curry, 27, of Titusville who faces charges of trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in Ecstasy, sale of cocaine, possession of cocaine and possession of ecstasy and Antonio R. Curry, 22, of Mims who faces charges of trafficking in cocaine and trafficking in ecstasy. (Florida Today)
Police find drugs at day care center Aug 16, 2008
Also found: counterfeit purses, sneakers ... "The sneakers they were selling, they were not impressive-looking," Titusville Police Lt. Todd Hutchinson said. (Florida Today)
U.S. volleyball coach welcomed back with victory Aug 16, 2008
But a closer look revealed two sets of initials on the heels of the Americans' sneakers: on the left was "TB" and on the right, "BB." ... "We wanted to do something for the family, but we didn't have enough time to put something on our jerseys," middle blocker Ryan Millar said of the initials on his size 15 sneakers. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Discount inferno Aug 15, 2008
They're bypassing traditional department stores and high-priced retailers on the yearly trek to buy jeans, sneakers and notebooks. Instead, discount and off-price stores are reveling in sales increases, with Wal-Mart, for instance, posting a whopping 17% rise in second-quarter earnings Thursday. (Fresno Bee)
World's tallest woman dies in US Aug 14, 2008
Glenday defined the woman as a "gentle giant" and recalled that Allen "often made her own clothes and wore hand-me-down sneakers donated by baseball stars.". More USA. (India Times, India)
Grandparents Raising Children Aug 14, 2008
"Often times they do not have access to all of the services that you might if you were in foster care or other portions of the system. Catholic Family Center says 11,000 children in Monroe County are being raised by someone in their family, but not their biological parents. For 9,000 of these kids it's their grandparents. Kanerva says it's heartwarming to see what a difference their support can make. From sneakers to school supplies to a safe home, Kinship Care helped nearly 500 families like... (R News)
Bargains abound in China for those who haggle Aug 14, 2008
Of all their purchases over the past year, West scored the biggest coup: He bought a pair of knockoff Adidas sneakers for $6 in Chengdu province and wore them every day for six months before their lifeline expired. "If they're fakes, they're the best fakes in China," West said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
HEELYS LURES SKECHERS Aug 14, 2008
8 million for Heelys Inc. after the maker of wheeled sneakers rejected an earlier bid. Skechers, a maker of shoes for surfers and skateboarders, disclosed the proposal in a letter to Heelys Chairman Gary Martin. (New York Post -- Business)
Home in Chicago, Obama Can Be Regular Guy, Sort Of Aug 14, 2008
In a baseball cap, tucked-in T-shirt, black workout pants and sneakers, Obama looks dramatically different from the would-be world leader seen at campaign events. The Democratic candidate also gets his hair regularly clipped _ for around $20 _ at the South Side barbershop he has gone to for years. (Newsmax)
"Mad Men" conjures up a bygone era Aug 13, 2008
"Today, it's the man in the artisanal T-shirt, selvaged denim with holes in them and really expensive vintage sneakers from a small boutique in Japan.". Essex added: "The personalities haven't changed that much, just the accouterments, like carefully harvested facial hair. Our agency people dress like well-paid teenagers, but that teenager may be 38.". (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Tax-free holiday helps shoppers Aug 13, 2008
Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking. Socks (including athletic). (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Foreclosure 'trash out': Dumping memories Aug 13, 2008
There are no pictures, however, of newest family member, the one who filled those tiny sneakers in the living room and that Lightning McQueen racecar hat on the bed. Some things are too valuable to leave behind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Helen Ubiñas: Victim's Mother Hopes People Speak Out Aug 13, 2008
She'd just bought him the clothes he wore that day to the parade, but she suddenly went blank on the white T-shirt, the orange plaid shorts and the Uptown sneakers he'd wanted so badly. "Oh my God," she remembers thinking. (FOX61, CT)
Twee: Indie pop fashion Aug 13, 2008
" Leslie Dallion, the wife of PopFest founder Mike Turner, enjoys wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and sports sneakers dotted with pictures of candy. She's made a business out of selling handmade scratch-and-sniff food charms (cupcakes! pumpkin pie! glazed doughnuts!). But she bucks the term twee, preferring to describe her style as "indie fashion. " "Maybe the word twee is a little more kiddie. (Athens Banner-Herald)
For 8-year-old guitar prodigy Tallan Latz, happiness is playing the blues (236) Aug 13, 2008
Dressed in jeans, a football jersey and sneakers during a reporter s recent visit to his Elkhorn home, Tallan looked more like a typical second-grader. But when he strapped on his guitar and played, the blues musician emerged. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Back to school in eco-style Aug 12, 2008
From backpacks to sneakers, there's a wealth of new products that will point kids in a green direction early on andset the stage for life as eco-savvy adults ... Cruise the halls in green style with line of versatile, eco-friendly shoes and sneakers. (MSNBC -- Environment)
The shoe never fits really Aug 12, 2008
He sees them as investments and works of art, and the shoe companies cater to these aficionados by not mass producing their top-of-the-line designer sneakers. I ll never become a sneakerhead shoes are made for walking in my book, and if they re a bargain, all the better. (Montana Standard, MT)
Is all this plastic surgery about demons within? Aug 12, 2008
In the new Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List, in addition to such crazed admissions as Fran Lebowitz and Morley Safer, Julian Schnabel makes an appearance in the following atrocity: "Dark-purple pyjamas with white piping," sneakers and a billowing overcoat "typically cinched ... with a multicoloured scarf."L.C.. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail)
Pee Wee, The Goat Show Kismet With China's Yao Aug 12, 2008
Somewhere in China a kid woke up this morning, laced up his sneakers, pulled on his favorite player's jersey and made the trek to a basketball court, where the journey to NBA stardom begins. It's about dreams,'' Stern, the NBA commissioner, said via e-mail. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
