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Sneakers
Sneakers get the high-end art treatment
by
Renata Sago
Jul 22, 2019
It was the first auction of its kind for Sotheby's.
How does Adidas make shoes in days?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Josie Fan
Mar 6, 2018
Making a pair of sneakers is a labor-intensive process, and it could take months. But Adidas is trying to change that. In its newly built Speedfactory in Germany, Adidas is making most parts of the shoes with machines. Marc Bain is a fashion reporter at Quartz and one of the first group of people who […]
We all want the vintage Apple sneakers, but none of us can afford them
Jun 8, 2017
The opening bid is $15,000, but they're the 'holy grail' for size 9 1/2 fans.
Looking for a new investment? Check your shoe closet
Sep 2, 2016
StockX is the world's first sneaker stock market.
Portland economy runs with the sneaker set
Nov 26, 2015
Big name sports apparel companies bring benefits to the city.
Portland: Sneaker hub of the universe
Nov 17, 2015
Portland has emerged as the sneaker mecca at the heart of a $20 billion industry.
The economic evolution of streetwear
by
Jenny Ament
Dec 11, 2014
Catering to a fashion hungry crowd with a penchant for the newest of the new.
For public good, not for profit.
30 years ago, the Air Jordan brought celebrity to sneakers
Apr 24, 2014
Air Jordans started a sneaker collecting culture.
The old-school basketball shoes that stepped up endorsement deals
by
Doug Tribou
Dec 27, 2013
Sales of basketball shoes hit $3.7 billion dollars last year. A look back at two athletes' endorsement deals that changed the industry.