From the dawn of humankind, there has been a formula for making shoes. We cut pieces of leather or cloth, then sew them onto a sole. Today, everything from sneakers to stilettos are made this way.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Tying shoelaces can range from being a minor inconvenience when you're rushing out the door or getting ...

I’m in an industrial building with cement floors and exposed steel beams running across the ceiling. On small pedestals are Converse’s iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers, but redesigned in wild ways. One ...

A new model predicts how shoe properties will affect a runner's performance. The model could be a tool for designers looking to push the boundaries of sneaker design. A good shoe can make a huge ...

The glittering world of fashion sometimes overshadows the grit and innovation that drives it. It’s easy to get lost in the excitement and runway lights, forgetting the transformative work that occurs ...

Visions of the future are often represented by robots taking over society, where goods are manufactured by machines rather than people. Adidas is making that a partial reality. The brand’s newest shoe ...