Jezebel
According to a report by Reuters, people who buy three pairs of sneakers or more a year are far more likely to have the qualities of a leader. Mindset Media, a company which examines personality traits of consumers, found that "multi-sneaker buyers were 50 percent more likely to be very assertive and 47 percent more likely to be spontaneous." Unfortunately, another story today, from Time magazine, states that 20,000 Vietnam Nike workers are on strike. Pesky workers! Never fear, we've got some great sneaker options for you, after the jump.
Metallics are still hot hot hot. Gucci Hightops, $425 [Gucci]
A sleek, mature alternative to all of the loud sneakers with bells and whistkes, Stella McCartney's gym boot is part architecture, part modern art. $225 [Adidas]
These sneakers may look like the Converse Charles Taylor model, but they're better, because they're Burberry! $295 [Neiman Marcus]
If you plan to actually use your sneakers to work out, be sure to try a shoe from Masai Barefoot Technology, which increases thigh muscle activity by 19%. It's almost swimsuit season! $249, MBT [Zappos]
And we musn't forget baby! Your sweetums may have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but she deserves gold on her feet!
Dior baby sneakers, $175 [eLuxury]
Always Buying Sneakers? It's The Sign Of A Leader: Poll [Reuters]
20,000 Vietnam Nike Workers Strike [Time]
Comments
Stella McCartney....or Marty McFly?
Oh, wow. There really is a report that says that!
I mean...uh...yay! Look at all those...cute...shoes! Sneakers! Cute sneakers!
I wonder if we're going to get a news roundup...
CHrist those Stella shoes are fucking hideous.
real women don't wear sneakers!
I would love to have those Stellas. Really.
As any good mother knows, you babies shoes must cost no less than $500 a pair. All others are just plain ghetto.
Thank god! I hate buying shoes that cost under 200 dollars, I mean unless they are gifts for the help.
Despite my name, I don't really care if sneakers make you a leader; I wouldn't be caught dead in a pair.
(Actually, that's not that far from the truth).
My finance has a whole closet full of sneakers. I only wear prada stilletos.
I hope that Reuters link is a Foolish one as well.
You could also buy Chuck Taylors and a can of spray paint.
Also, I'd like to see someone show up in those "gym boots" at my gym-- Planet Fitness in the Bronx.
I can't remember where I heard the wise words I'm abouto to share with you all, but sneakers have no place on the street. They are for the gym and the gym alone. And best believe, you better be hitting the gym ladies! No one likes a fatty!
@ineffable.me: They look like orthopaedic shoes for people who don't actually have feet.
@PrettyKitties: Pish posh! That's preposterous. They do if they are Gucci.
ok, those burberry sneakers are something i would wear... but only to a concert... but i wouldn't pay that much for them, but i'm cheap, so there you have it.
@Archetype (Is Never Gonna Give You Up): And Do It Yourself???? *shudder*
Those Stella's are not cute. The Gucci ones are decent but I'll take th knock-offs Thank you very much.
@katieb aka ghanima: You have a finance? I'm soooo jealous. Conde Nast does not put up with spelling or grammar errors, OK?!
@Margaret Thatcher: Me neither, Mags. I don't think ladies with class should ever wear anything but heels, leaders or not.
Wait! I think I saw those baby sneakers at Wal-Mart or $2.89.
@nolongerinacubicle (but now a stay at home mom in the UES): DIY is totally in. Just ask Agyness.
I guess that means my penchant for flips flops isn't really about living in Central America. No, no. no. It is an expression of my inner slacker.
Flip flops forever!
Where are my high heeled sneakers? I wouldn't be caught dead in flats...
@Ida B Commenting: I don't mind buying cheap little $175 kicks for the tyke, b/c after all, he's just going to outgrow them in a couple of months. Plus, at his age, it's so important to always have shoes in a hue that matches your onesie! Neutrals don't really work on bebes.
These would be perfect for my new persona.
@Le Kangourou de Kataroo is a sparkling and gorgeous size 00...: I wore those in junior high. Seriously, they had a rubber sole and chunky heels.
Please tell me I'm not the only one.
I actually really love sneakers. I can't justify more than $100 on a pair, but some of these are oh so shiny.
The Stella ones are so cool. They look like Sonic the Hedgehog shoes.
@BeckyIva: tell me it's the one at 225th street. Not that I go there. I usually find myself at the target
@Margaret Thatcher: you know, i'm sick of this mean girls shit from you, maggie. SOME PEOPLE DON'T HAVE FEET, OK? Ever hear of those chinese ladies who had their feet BROKEN so they had to hobble around because men think it's sexy when women are bound and can't move? Yeah. Who's laughing now. Those shoes could be incredibly therapeutic to someone whose feet had been forcibly broken in order to more closely resemble vaginas, and all you can do is snicker. I'm so fed up with this site, i might just leave. Try and stop me!
@Archetype (Is Never Gonna Give You Up): See: Romy and Michelle. I was inspired.
For some reason, when I see the baby sneakers, I see a hippopotamus. I have no idea why.
Meh, I prefer slouchy boots. They look divine with a nice caftan.
@Archetype (Is Never Gonna Give You Up): I had knockoff Skechers sneakers from payless that totally had a lugged sole and plats. I put rainbow-colored laces in them. I LOVED them.
@DorothyZbornak: maybe, but only with leggings. i would also accept a pair of cutoff jean shorts.
@stacyinbean: What typo, you mean you don't have a finance. wow.
@DorothyZbornak: Or some voluminous pants and cowl-neck sweater.
@Margaret Thatcher: or a diaper full of poop gone unchanged for weeks.
@Archetype (Is Never Gonna Give You Up): Um....yeah for those looking to have "Street Style". The girls I lunch with would never be caught dead *whispering* doing it themselves. They're so busy getting their hair blown out and shopping to do things themselves. God, life is sooo stressful.
@nolongerinacubicle (but now a stay at home mom in the UES): I dare say, those women would never wear sneakers. Even for working out. They only do yoga.
HEELS and PEARLS 24/7. Thank you.
@Harriet Miers, State Bar of Texas: Ohmigoshwhatareyoutalkingaboutpleasedontleave.
@seecindysnark: My pearl necklace just broke. I think it's because my boyfriend bought it for me in Mexico.
I don't wear anything that doesn't show my toes. Topper loves my toes. He says they're so thin and lovely.
I have been searching high and low for a mature alternative to the sneaker!
@tscheese: puma (and other brands too i'm sure) will let you custom-design all sorts of ridiculous shoes for yourself. hours of internet fun!
not that i would wear something so low-brow as PUMAS, mind you.
Those Stella boots are ridiculous. Why do they have my straps I use to keep my pant legs out of my bike spokes on them? From afar they look like someone taped them up. Are they from the Derelicte line?
@tscheese: I'm right there with you in regards to sneaker love. I also can't justify spending too much on them, but a few pairs every year won't hurt, right?
@katieb aka ghanima: great, something else to feel bad about myself for?!
@PrettyKitties: Oh yes. I usually use going to the gym as an excuse to go to Target. Or vice versa. I went to Target last night with the intent of getting some modest sleepwear to wear at my bf's parents house--wound up hitting the dollar isle and scooping up a pile of dinosaur themed toys that I have NO use for, some kitchen accessories, some ladybug shaped garden stakes despite the fact that I live on the 4th floor of a walk up building in a very urban neighborhood with no gardens anywhere...sigh. I LOVE that dollar isle.
@Tinz Mortimer: Do you have them done up in the same blush pink as your lipgloss? I LOVED that shade in junior high!