This week, as we near the end of 2025, the writers and editors of KQED Arts & Culture are reflecting on One Beautiful Thing from the year. ou’re entering your homemaker era,” my mother said earlier ...

The best gym shoes can make or break your fitness experience. You can’t saunter into the gym in a pair of loafers and expect to set a new squat PR. (Though if you do, get it on video.) Workout shoes ...

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There’s no source of discomfort in running that’s unsettling in quite the way that water breaching your shoe is. Even in warm months, that unwanted moisture can feel frigid, leaves your socks damp, ...

In my opinion, Alden is the best shoe shopping you can do stateside. Even some of Esquire's favorite international brands—Fortela, comes to mind–love Alden. Founded in 1884 in Massachusetts, the brand ...

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For most dancers with the Royal Ballet and Opera, a pair of pointe shoes lasts just a fraction of the dancer's career — one rehearsal, one performance, and then they're too damaged to safely use again ...

Get the inside scoop on how colleges assess your high school and its course rigor. Featuring a former Admissions Officer, you'll gain crucial insights and actionable strategies during this 60-min ...

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The world's most famous shoe brand logos teach a straightforward lesson: simplicity wins. We break down 25 iconic logos and extract the brutally honest lessons you can use to build your brand. Stop ...