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Perhaps putting its best foot forward French fashion house Dior is showing off a new collection of 3D-printed Derbys and boots designed by the head of men's footwear Thibo Denis.

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Nike and Tiffany & Co. collaboration: Just (don’t) do it

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Traditional loafers are making a comeback in the fashion world

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These Finnish trainers contain 21 cups of coffee

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07/01/2022

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Could vibrating shoes improve daily life for the visually impaired?

The new device aims to make navigation safer and easier for people who are visually impaired and travelling alone.

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Austria

Austria's new health minister wears trainers at swearing-in ceremony

Austria's new health minister caused a stir by arriving for his swearing-in ceremony by public transport and wearing trainers.

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High heels hung in Turkey to raise awareness about domestic violence

Four hundred and forty pairs of high heel shoes hung on the walls of a building in central Istanbul to raise awareness against domestic violence

24/09/2019

Living

VEJA launches "first post-petroleum running shoe"

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16/09/2019

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How to buy a pair of sustainably-made trainers

Follow our eco-conscious guide to help you shop for your next pair of trainers that won't cost the planet.

14/09/2019

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Mushroom trainers and apple peel bags: the best of Berlin fashion week

The latest innovations in sustainable fashion from the Neonyt stage this week in Berlin.

05/07/2019

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03/07/2019

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Top 6 sustainable sandal brands to take you into summer

As wardrobes transition to accommodate warmer summer weather we have put together a list of six ethical and sustainable sandal brands.

02/07/2019

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The UK’s number 1 ethical shoe brand

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Ballet shoes are pointing to diversity

For the first time ever, ballet dancers can use brown and bronze. They were designed for a dance company called Ballet Black where the dancers are all black and Asian descent.

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Our curated selection of eco-conscious sneakers with a soul.

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