Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s studies of friction, the ‘sneaker squeak’ question cuts to a deep problem in physics.
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Researchers are questioning whether the very features that are meant to boost performance may actually increase the risk of running-related injuries.
Through her choice of sneakers, Kamala Harris signals a new era in female political leadership and demonstrates how footwear choices can shape a leader’s identity and ability to connect with voters.
Clothing and makeup are silent, powerful ways for candidates to tell the American public who they are – and how they’ll lead.
Keeping up with the Kardashians can be a real pain. How fashion trends from waist trainers to celebrity endorsed sneakers could do more harm than good.
Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street is now on at HOTA on the Gold Coast.
The ankle protection provided by high-top shoes may not be enough to reduce sprain risk significantly. In fact, this design may reduce athletic performance, and increase risk of ankle sprain for some.
In a saturated market, fatigued by gratuitous partnerships such as Nike x Tiffany & Co., this collaboration has been praised for its timeless authenticity.
The film conveys an uncomfortable truth: Jordan was merely a vessel for Nike’s meteoric rise.
As sneakers have gone from sportswear to fashion item, the market for the shoe has exploded.
Iconic Stan Smiths can be styled with almost anything, but most white sneakers are costly to the environment. Lucky for us, there are many sustainable alternatives that are just as cool.
A new exhibition explores the sneaker’s status as a cultural icon, with shoes featuring an image of Barack Obama’s head on their sole and examples of the celebrated Air Jordan 1.
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Lecturer, School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University
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Associate Professor in Fashion and Material Culture, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Fashion Design, University of Westminster
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DISCO Network Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Purdue University
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Professor in Allied Health and Health Services Research, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Adelaide University
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Program Director for Podiatry, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Podiatry, Adelaide University
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Senior Lecturer, Adelaide University
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Social Science Fellow, The Sydney Social Science and Humanities Advanced Research Centre, The University of Sydney. Adjunct Research Fellow, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University
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Associate Professor of History, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nottingham
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University
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Lecturer in Health Sciences, Macquarie University
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Lecturer in Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology, Adelaide University