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Sole to Soul

Tess Ghilaga | Posted 01.18.2009 | Style

Read More: Lilla P., Yoga, Fashion, Shoes, Recession Chic, Shoe Discomfort, New York Sidewalks, Flats, Yogatoes, Shoe Fashion, Shoe Therapy, Foot Therapy, High Heels, Style News
Tess Ghilaga

I won't deny that sometimes my feet hurt after a day of speed-walking around; but frankly, the way I feel in high heels anesthetizes the pain.

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Muntadir al-Zaidi and Us

William E. Connolly | Posted 01.18.2009 | Politics

Read More: Iraq War, Man Throws Shoes at Bush, Bush Shoe, George W. Bush, Iraqi Throws Shoes at Bush Video, Bush Iraq War, Iraq War Casualities, Iraq Casualties, Muntazer Al-Zaidi, Muntazer Al-Zaidi Throws Shoes at Bush, Heroism, Shoes, Politics News
William E. Connolly

It is a pity that more American journalists have not appreciated the heroism of Muntadir al-Zaidi, the way he spoke for us as well as for them when he threw his shoes at Bush.

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Shoes Aren't Just For Throwing

Robert Tolmach | Posted 01.17.2009 | Living

Read More: George Bush, Holiday, Charity, Shopping, Nonprofit, Gift, Present, Shoes, Shoe, Living News
Robert Tolmach

Educating girls is the quickest route to alleviating poverty in Africa, but the direct costs of education, including shoes, keep millions of girls out of school each year.

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Reading The Pictures: Dana's Shine(r), And More

Michael Shaw | Posted 01.16.2009 | Media

Read More: George Bush, Microphone, Hans Blix, Press Secretary, Bush Iraq Farewell, Islamic Cartoons, Iraq, Dana Perino, George Bush Sr., Shoes, Al-Rasheed Hotel, U.N. Inspectors, Bush, Daily Beast, Media News
Michael Shaw

2008-12-17-perino2.jpgBeyond evidence of the lingering indignity of Bush's Iraq farewell, I wonder if there might have been nearly so many tight close-ups if it was Fleischer, McClellan or Snow who got popped in the eye.

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Vegan Living: Accidentally Vegan Shoes

Katie Molinaro | Posted 01.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Natalie Portman, Vegetarian, Fashion, Animal Rights, Shoes, Budget, Vegan, Accidentally Vegan, Vegan Living, Living News
Katie Molinaro

One of the most challenging things when I first became a vegan was finding shoes. And not just vegan shoes, but stylish, not made from hemp vegan shoes.

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In Lebanon, Students Find Hero In Iraqi Shoe Thrower

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin | Posted 06.11.2009 | World

Read More: George Bush, Journalists, Journalism Training Program, Iraq, Lebanon, Media, Facebook, Barack Obama, Bush, Man Throws Shoes at Bush, Bush Administration, American University of Beirut, Arabs, Anti-Americanism, Middle East, Muntadhir Al-Zeidi, Baghdad, Man Thros Shoes at Bush Video, Shoes, Shoe Thrower, Shoe Thrower Arab World, Video, Lebanon Students Shoe Thrower, World News
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin

* Scroll down for video As former President Carter ended his trip to Lebanon where he spoke to a crowd of students about peace and was only interrupt...

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Juan Williams: Iraqi Protesters Are "Ingrate[s]" Who Should Appreciate U.S. Invasion

thinkprogress.org | Posted 01.16.2009 | Media

Read More: Warwire, Juan Williams, Bush Shoe, Fox News, Iraq, Iraqi Protesters, Shoes, Media News

Last night on "The O'Reilly Factor," host Bill O'Reilly slammed Muntader al-Zaidi, the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President Bush, and sai...

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War Crimes and Incompetence -- the Real Shoes Thrown at Bush

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Sere, Stuart Bowen, Inspector General, Abuse, Kucinich, Geneva Convention, Reconstruction, Guantanamo, Armed Services Committee, Bush, Detainee, Prisoner, Chris Weigant, Few Bad Apples, Abu Graib, Waterboard, Waterboarding, Iraq, Carl Levin, Shoes, Shoe, National Security Council, Senate, Torture, War Wire, Bowen, Politics News
Chris Weigant

Last week the Senate Armed Services Committee released a report which basically called Bush and his entire National Security Council war criminals.

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Out With the Old White House Heels, In With the New Economic Model: High Heels [and Vintage Boot Heels]

Patt Morrison | Posted 01.14.2009 | Style

Read More: Fashion, Shoes, Style News
Patt Morrison

My new financial guru may be the eBay seller in London who put a chic pair of short black Michel Perry boots up for sale with the irresistible pitch, "Invest in shoes, not Treasury bonds!''

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Fish Skin Shoes: Weird, New Craze (PHOTOS)

Indagare.com | Posted 01.05.2009 | Style

Read More: Fashion, Shoes, Recession, Economic Crisis, Fashion Trends, Fish Skin Shoes, Style News

The Financial Times fashion editor Vanessa Friedman just declared that exotic skins and furs are having a renaissance. "Turns out," she announced in t...

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TOMS Shoes: How To Spend Less And Give More (VIDEO)

Blake Mycoskie | Posted 01.04.2009 | Living

Read More: Ethopia, TOMS Shoes, Charitable Gift Ideas, Charitable Giving, Podoconiosis, Shoes, The Giving Life, Gift Ideas, Video, Blake Mycoskie, Living News
Blake Mycoskie

With the economy as it is, spending money wisely is more important than ever. Gift giving is a wonderful thing - and should continue to be - but we ne...

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How To Walk In Sky High Heels

Times Online | Claudia Croft | Posted 11.27.2008 | Style

Read More: Shoe Fetish, Victoria Beckham, Fashion, Gwyneth Paltrow, Shoes, High Heels, Style News

At the most basic level, there is only one way to walk in high heels. Put one foot in front of the other and go for it. The mechanics have not changed...

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Japanese Sneakers Generate Power On The Go

Treehugger | Lloyd Alter | Posted 11.21.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Green Living, Sustainable Footwear, Walking, Green News, Alternative Energy, Power Shoes, Shoes, Japan, Green News

There is nothing worse than running out of juice on your cellphone or iPod when you are out walking the streets. NTT appears to have solved this probl...

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Nike Sues Wal-Mart

AP | Posted 11.16.2008 | Business

Read More: Nike, Wal-Mart, Shoes, Patents, Business News

PORTLAND, Ore. — Nike Inc. has sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc., alleging the giant retailer is selling shoes that infringe on Nike's patented designs....

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Shoes Steal The Shows: Spring 2009's Walk On The Wild Side (SLIDESHOW)

The Huffington Post | Willow Lindley | Posted 10.23.2008 | Style

Read More: Cathy Pill, New York, Marc Jacobs, Fashion Shows, Aminaka Wilmont, Label Scherer Gonzalez, London, Spring 2009 Trends, Paris, Proenza Schouler, Madrid, Fashion Week 2009, Fashion, Runway, Carlos Diez, Basso&brooke, Shoes, Fashion Week, Spring 2009, Berlin, Wooyoungmi, Slideshow, Luxury, Fashion/Apparel, Style News

With Spring 2009 trends stomping down runways worldwide it seems designers from Madrid to London to Paris to Milan to New York are complimenting, or e...

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Clunky High-Tops: The Latest Shoe Craze

Refinery29 Pipeline | Kelley Hoffman | Posted 10.10.2008 | Style

Read More: Street Style, Sneakers, Street, Designer Shoes, Style, Fetish, Shoe Fetish, Fashion, Shoes, Rick Owens, Style News

Rick Owens is clearly owning the sneaker market. And talk about a statement shoe--his chunky high-tops have been seen in shades of gray, white, and be...

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High Heeled Crocs: The Latest Fad?

Cleveland Leader | Julie | Posted 08.09.2008 | Style

Read More: High Heeled Crocs, High Heels, High Heel Croc Shoes, Shoes, Fashion, High-Heeled Croc, Style News

I thought the original Crocs were bad, and hoped that the fad would pass. Unfortunately, they seem to be multiplying in not only availability and use,...

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10 Time-Hallowed, Recession-Proof Tips For Beautification

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 07.29.2008 | Living

Read More: Style, Cheap Beauty Tips, Recession Beauty Tips, Holly Golightly, Nan Kemper, CoCo Chanel, Economy, Diana Vreeland, Estee Lauder, Jackie O, Beauty Industry, Jackie Kennedy, Recession, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Luxury, Manolo Blahnik, Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, Fashion, Chanel No. 5, Shoes, Beauty, Living News
Lesley M. M. Blume

For many women, the cost of beautification has grown staggering. Each consecutive year ushers in a series of must-do rituals; every month the beauty ...

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Feet Are A Feminist Issue

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 07.09.2008 | Living

Read More: Feminism, Sex and the City: The Movie, Fashion, Shoes, Women's Health, Feet, Living News
Leora Tanenbaum

It's hardly news that looking feminine can be painful--from plucking and waxing to the slicing off of fat and bone. But you should be aware that your most fashionable shoes, no matter how chic, harm your feet.

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How Many Shoes Are Too Many?

NY Daily News | Meredith Blake | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living

Read More: Shoe Addiction, Shoes, Shoe Love, Living News

According to a recent study by ShopSmart magazine, the average American woman owns 19 pairs of shoes, with 15% of women owning 30 or more pairs. How d...

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First Person Artist Willie Cole: An Art Installation Carrie Bradshaw would Love

Kimberly Brooks | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living

Read More: Designer Shoes, Shoes, The Inner Life, Sexy Shoes, Living News
Kimberly Brooks

LEFT: "With a Heart of Gold," 2005. Shoes, wood screws, metal, staples. Diameter: 85", Depth: 16". RIGHT: "Pretty in Pink," 2005-06. Shoes, wood, met...

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Made For Walking?

New York Times | ERIC WILSON | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living

Read More: Kinky, Paris Fashion Week, Fashion, Shoes, Living News

STANDING outside an art gallery off the Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau last Tuesday, the director Sofia Coppola was overheard whispering with friends about...

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