Yesterday we talked about the marvels of sheeps wool, and how its microsopic scales (image above) help make it one of nature’s warmer fibres. We also mentioned how super fine merino is bred so its scales are tiny enough not to become a skin irritant. The same scales that make coarser wool prickly ...

“What's taking her so long?� On the set of one of my films a few years ago, our leading lady, a star, a diva, an incredibly beautiful woman, was holding up the shoot. In answer to my question, our director threw up his hands in despair. He and Leading Lady had stopped speaking to one another on ...

Filed under: Earnings reports, NIKE, Inc'B' (NKE), Crocs Inc (CROX) Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) reported earnings for the fourth quarter after the market close on Thursday. The shares were up almost 10% on the news during the after-hours trading session since the footwear company beat expectations by a wid...

The past thirty days have not been my best. It’s hard to focus on my work, or even on the possible reasons why I might not be able to focus on my work. Everything I eat tastes like aspirin and chalk. I can’t digest food or important information. (link to article)...

In the faced of recession, the tiny shoe-repair industry, which has been shrinking for decades is making a comeback. As incomes shrink, and jobs are lost, people are choosing to repair their shoes rather then spend hard earned – or non-existent money on new ones. These shoe repair experts are call...

In the faced of recession, the tiny shoe-repair industry, which has been shrinking for decades is making a comeback. As incomes shrink, and jobs are lost, people are choosing to repair their shoes rather then spend hard earned – or non-existent money on new ones. These shoe repair experts are call...

The girls are spitting mad. “How dare she say that about Lubavitch women.� “Did you hear what she said about her daughter marrying a Republican?� “We happen to dress beautifully.� Karen and I are having Friday night Shabbos dinner with close friends, a Lubavitch family from our Los Angel...

If you are a walker, meaning a race walker or someone who walks for fun and health, you have probably tried a lot of shoes. Some are comfortable and some are not. Some seem to roll through the foot strike in a fluid and smooth motion, while others are jerkier in motion – the foot just doesn’t se...

If you are a walker, meaning a race walker or someone who walks for fun and health, you have probably tried a lot of shoes. Some are comfortable and some are not. Some seem to roll through the foot strike in a fluid and smooth motion, while others are jerkier in motion – the foot just doesn’t se...

END Footwear launched late last year with their Environmentally Neutral Design[ed] shoes for trail running and light hiking. Now they’ve just released new models targeted to road running and water-based sports. While bamboo, recycled polyester and reclaimed foam and rubber feature in the materials...