And we knew that when we visited a friend, we would be expected to take off our shoes and wear the slippers the host owned just for that occasion. Walking inside a home—any home—while still ...

In the annals of political protest this century, few objects have proved as unassuming yet potent as the shoe. Once a utilitarian item meant solely for protection and mobility, the shoe has, over the ...

The shoes start at around $300 ... trend — pricey gym memberships themselves have become a status symbol, too. Some well-off New Yorkers pay up to $900 a month for a membership at Manhattan's ...