The hottest Footwear Substack posts right now

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Yes you can wear the waviest shoes of our time

Blackbird Spyplane • 819 implied HN points • 03 Oct 24

🪞 Fashion & Beauty Footwear

The new 'Swagtooth' shoes by Blackbird Spyplane are trendy and will be available online soon.
There's a growing interest in waxed-cotton clothing, with stylish items available from lesser-known brands.
A community event is happening to celebrate the shoe launch, featuring music and drinks.

A 2024 style report on Gardencore

sprezza • 550 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24

🪞 Fashion & Beauty Footwear

Gardening trend is more than just fashion, it's about connecting with nature and finding therapy.
Luxury fashion brands are tapping into gardening aesthetics for their collections.
Clogs are becoming a popular choice of footwear, signaling a shift in style from sneakers.

The Other Oregon Sneaker Brand

HIDDEN.RSRCH • 471 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23

🪞 Fashion & Beauty Footwear

Avia is the name of a sneaker brand originating from Oregon.
The name 'Avia' is derived from the Latin word for bird, 'avis'.
The founder of Avia, Jerry Stubblefield, was inspired by the spirit of flight in naming the brand.

A (late) shopping guide to winter boots

sprezza • 216 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🪞 Fashion & Beauty Footwear

The post is a winter boots shopping guide.
Consider seasonal sales for good deals on boots.
Subscription needed to access full post with 7-day trial available.

Technically 2026 Last-minute Gift Guide

Technically • 18 implied HN points • 22 Dec 25

🎭️ Culture Footwear

Choose well-made, practical gifts that elevate everyday routines, like a smooth rollerball pen or a dependable chef's knife.
Give audio gear to music lovers — a quality turntable plus good powered speakers and a subwoofer makes listening feel special.
Think across budgets: comfortable, supportive shoes suit daily life, while neo-vintage watches or hand-finished knives offer lasting style and value.

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The most sophisticated horny schoolboy in art history’s catalogue

quite useless • 157 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Footwear

The post discusses a catalogue of Aubrey Beardsley's work and focuses on the intricate details of shoes and feet in his art.
The analysis explores the symbolism and ambiguity of empty shoes in Beardsley's art, connecting them to themes of conquest and femininity.
Artistic choices like the depiction of shoes and feet in Beardsley's work point to deeper themes of sexuality and power within his art.

Y-3 & Real Madrid: New Collections

Original Football • 19 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24

🪞 Fashion & Beauty Footwear

Y-3 and Real Madrid collaborated on a stunning travel collection featuring monochromatic colors and soft sporting fabrics.
The Matchwear Collection includes a stylish purple 4th kit paying homage to Real Madrid's identity, along with fanwear items like hoodies, bags, and caps.
The collaboration offers not just apparel but also special edition Predator boots and Goalkeeper gloves that are considered works of art in the football world.

Đi mua giày ski

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 21

🎾 Sports Footwear

When buying ski boots, it's crucial to find the right fit to avoid discomfort and pain while skiing.
Boot fitting is a skilled profession where finding the ideal ski boot for a customer's unique foot shape can be challenging.
Sometimes, the problem with skiing performance may not lie in the ski boots, but rather in the individual's skiing technique.