Masters 2019: The special edition shoes pros are wearing at Augusta National - GolfDigest.com |
- Masters 2019: The special edition shoes pros are wearing at Augusta National - GolfDigest.com
- Meghan Markle's Favorite Shoe Designer Sarah Flint Makes Heels Comfy Enough for a Pregnant Duchess - TownandCountrymag.com
- This woman bought 204 pairs of shoes and donated them to Nebraska flood victims. - GOOD Lite
- Pope kisses shoes of Sudanese leaders in plea for peace - New York Post
- The Best Block Heel Shoes You Need Right Now - Forbes
| Masters 2019: The special edition shoes pros are wearing at Augusta National - GolfDigest.com Posted: 13 Apr 2019 06:59 AM PDT Golf shoe companies are getting into the Masters spirit by giving their players custom styles inspired by the tournament to wear at Augusta National. From Rory McIlroy to Mark Leishman, tour pros are showing some personality and Masters spirit on their feet. A few of the custom styles the tour pros are wearing are even available for purchase. Brandt Snedeker: G/Fore Gallivanter  G/Fore's limited edition Gallivanter has all the technology benefits of the Gallivanter line—like the waterproof upper, the lightweight sole, and the cleat configuration. What makes the shoe limited edition is in the aesthetics. The pink and green colors make it a fit for the Masters, and spring in general. Available for purchase ($225) here. Brooks Koepka: Nike Tour Premiere  Koepka isn't the only Nike athlete wearing Masters-specific shoes. This version of the Tour Premiere features a light green snake skin pattern and the praying hands, a reference to Amen Corner, on the heel. Shop the original Tour Premiere ($220) here. Marc Leishman: Callaway LaGrange  This custom version of the LaGrange has the names of his children on it and a kangaroo for the Australian, as well as thematic coloring. Shop the original LaGrange ($200) here. Rory McIlroy: Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour  The snake pattern is the same as the Tour Premiere's Koepka's wearing. McIlroy helped in the designing of the original Air Zoom Victory Tour, which he's been wearing different versions of since January. Shop the original Air Zoom Victory Tour ($180) here. Webb Simpson:FootJoy MyJoys  The beauty of MyJoys is that if you can't find a color or style that you're looking for, you have the option to just make them. Simpson's version of the MyJoy features a new print that gives the shoe an old school vibe. Bubba Watson: G/Fore Disruptor  G/Fore collaborated with custom shoe company Nomad Customs to make these shoes for Watson to wear at the Masters. Each shoe is hand painted. Shop the original Disruptor ($185) here.  |
| Posted: 13 Apr 2019 05:00 AM PDT Even before Prince Harry was in the picture, Meghan Markle loved Sarah Flint shoes. "Meghan has been a fan of the brand almost since we launched," the company's founder and namesake designer Sarah Flint tells T&C. As an actress on Suits, Meghan was often spotted wearing the brand's styles, but it wasn't until she chose Flint's Natalie flat, a pointy-toed shoe with a subtle bow detail, for her first official outing with Prince Harry that the world's media really took notice of her affinity for the American luxury brand. Flint says she didn't know Meghan was going to wear her shoes to the 2017 Invictus Games, and at first, she didn't quite realize just how big a deal it was. "As Meghan had been a fan of the brand for so long, I don't think I really understand the gravity of the change, and the spotlight that was on her," Flint says. "So, of course I was excited, but had I understood the gravity at the time, I would have been even more excited." Meghan had given Sarah Flint the kind of marketing that money simply can't buy. In terms of her ability to move product, the so-called "Markle Sparkle" is very real. And as with many items Meghan wears, the shoes quickly sold out, eventually prompting a 25,000 person waiting list. Fortunately for fans of the style, the Natalie was recently fully restocked, and is now even available in a new colorway: white.     "When any celebrity wears your shoes—and we've had really a range of incredible people, everyone from Meghan to Amal Clooney to Lady Gaga—it serves as such a validating factor," Flint says. "I feel very, very lucky." Fortunately for Flint, Meghan's appearance in her design at the Invictus Games wasn't a one-time thing. Meghan has continued to support the line, even wearing Flint's heels well into her pregnancy, and providing a silent endorsement of just how comfortable the shoes really are. Comfort, as it turns out, is key to the brand's ethos.  "Our shoes are made in the same factories as some of the top luxury brands, but if you look at the difference between one of our insoles and a traditional insole, it's very, very different. It's cushioned," Flint explains. "We also have arch support in a lot of our shoes." Sarah Flint shoes also tend to feature a wider toe box than a traditional luxury shoe, and some even come with a non-stick rubber coating on the sole for durability and traction. It appears that's just what Meghan needs to make it through her royal duties without missing a step. Much like the Duchess, who just moved into her new home at Frogmore Cottage and is imminently expecting the arrival of her first child, Flint has a busy season ahead of her. On April 14, her brand is launching a collaboration with artist Isabella Huffington, the proceeds of which will go to She Should Run, an organization that provides guidance to women considering running for political office. Flint is also excited to debut a new style called the perfect sandal in May. "For summer weddings it's going to be a go-to," she says. And while she has no immediate plans to create a line of kids shoes—can't you just imagine Meghan and her new baby in matching kicks?—Flint isn't ruling out the idea entirely. "Someday, maybe," she says. "I'll never say no to anything." Shop a Few of Meghan Markle's Favorite Sarah Flint Styles     |
| This woman bought 204 pairs of shoes and donated them to Nebraska flood victims. - GOOD Lite Posted: 10 Apr 2019 12:14 PM PDT  This article originally appeared on Global Citizen. You can read the original version here. Addy Tritt just showed how donating to a good cause doesn't have to cost a fortune. When Tritt, a 25-year-old woman from Hays, Kansas, noticed a closing sale at her local Payless shoe store, she saw it as an opportunity to give back to a community in need, according to CNN. After heavy negotiating, she convinced the store to let her purchase the shoes at a price she could afford. The graduate teaching assistant bought 204 pairs for $100, and on Monday, the shoes (the majority of which were baby shoes), were donated to Nebraska flood victims. "I've done huge donations in the past and this is the biggest I've ever done," Tritt told CNN. "I have this need to help people and if I can help, I'm going to do it."
Tritt didn't think about who she'd donate the shoes to until after she left Payless. She landed on Nebraska because it was one of several areas in the Midwest hit by the "bomb cyclone" in March. More than 2,000 homes were damaged by record flooding, and at least three people died. At first, Tritt posted on Facebook, asking for help transporting the shoes to Nebraska. One woman offered to pick up some of the shoes and deliver them, but Tritt ended up donating the rest to her alma mater, Fort Hays State University. The school's Sigma Alpha agricultural sorority chapter was in the process of gathering supplies for those affected by the Nebraska floods.
Emily Bennigsdorf, president of the Fort Hays Sigma Alpha chapter, toldGood Morning they sent the shoes, and other supplies they collected, to the youth organization Future Farmers Association's Wilcox, Nebraska location. "These families will have to build from the ground up so just being able to give them anything is a huge gift in itself," Bennigsdorf said. She said Sigma Alpha is in awe of Tritt, but Tritt didn't donate for recognition. "This is just part of being a human being," Tritt said. "It brings me so much joy." The shoe donation probably won't be Tritt's last. She told CNN that she's previously organized supply drives for animal shelters and infants, and volunteered her time giving out school supplies to children in her local community. She's just getting started.  |
| Pope kisses shoes of Sudanese leaders in plea for peace - New York Post Posted: 12 Apr 2019 11:48 AM PDT  Pope Francis pleaded with South Sudanese government officials and opposition leaders Thursday to encourage the continuation of their fragile peace by getting on his hands and knees in a dramatic gesture and kissing their shoes. "I'm asking you with my heart," the pope said to President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican in Rome. "Stay in peace." South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 with the backing of many Western nations, but a civil war erupted two years later, killing at least 400,000 and displacing millions. The conflict began as a feud between forces loyal to Kiir and Machar, the New York Times reported. Disease, hunger and human rights abuses by both sides led to the exodus of millions into neighboring countries. The pope's gesture came hours after the military in neighboring Sudan ousted President Omar al-Bashir after 30 years of authoritarian rule, according to the paper. The pope encouraged the two leaders to find common ground before stunning both men by kneeling to kiss their shoes. "I urge you, then, to seek what unites you, beginning with the fact that you belong to one and the same people, and to overcome all that divides you," he said. "People are wearied, exhausted by past conflicts: Remember that with war, all is lost!"  |
| The Best Block Heel Shoes You Need Right Now - Forbes Posted: 11 Apr 2019 10:00 AM PDT  The overarching theme in footwear these days is that shoes must be both trendy and comfortable, and we have no complaints there. For most, long gone are the days of sky-high stilettos. That is because there are so many reasons to love block heels. Not only is this heel shape ideal for everyday wear, but we especially love them for outdoor weddings. It's better to go with a block heel in the grass so you aren't constantly poking holes with your stilettos! So, in the spirit of both our excitement and appreciation, we rounded up our favorite block heels for you to shop! Rebecca Minkoff Agata Block Heel Slingback Sandals Rebecca Minkoff Agata Block Heel Slingback Sandals ShopbopLet's kick things off with these stunning slingbacks from Rebecca Minkoff. Lilac is the color of the season and we love it here in a crisscross upper. These are easily paired with denim or a light spring dress. Rebecca Minkoff Agata Block Heel Slingback Sandals on sale for $158 Aquazurra Mescal 50 Metallic Leather Sandals Aquazurra Mescal 50 Metallic Leather Sandals Net-A-PorterDance the night away in these silver metallic leather sandals, they are perfect for your next Spring or Summer wedding. We love the dainty straps and ankle tassel detail, the neutral color is extremely versatile for whatever you decide to throw on. Aquazurra Mescal 50 Metallic Leather Sandals on sale for $785 Schutz Victorie Sandal Schutz Victorie Sandal SchutzThe transparent upper on these Schutz mules are right on trend. They'll be the standout piece in your outfit, and can instantly elevate a regular day to day, jeans and tee shirt look. Schutz Victorie Sandal on sale for $170 Gucci Lexi Horsebit-detailed Leather Mules Gucci Lexi horsebit-detailed leather mules Net-A-PorterWe are loving this oversized chunky heel, it's a twist on an otherwise very classic silhouette with iconic hardware, the horsebit detail is synonymous with Gucci. The color is on point for the season in a beautiful pastel yellow leather. Gucci Lexi horsebit-detailed leather mules on sale for $890 Steven Florin Block Heel Pumps Steven Florin Block Heel Pumps ShopbopIf you skipped your pedicure this week, these mules are for you. The light wood heel brings a more casual look to this shoe, and makes it easy to throw on with your every day looks. Steven Florin Block Heel Pumps on sale for $129 Paige Francesca Slide Sandal Paige Francesca Slide Sandal NordstromThis metallic slide spices everything up! We love the wrapped leather heel & the rosy gold hue. You can wear this one to a casual brunch or a Spring wedding. Paige Francesca Slide Sandal on sale for $275 Free People Liv Block Heel Sandals Free People Liv Block Heel Sandals ShopbopAlong with lilac, neon is another IT trend of the season, we are seeing it everywhere. Maybe you aren't feeling bold enough to wear it in a big way, and in that case, these sandals are for you! It's a great way to subtly adopt this trend and is still guaranteed to draw attention. Free People Liv Block Heel Sandals on sale for $138 ALEXANDRE BIRMAN Clarita Knot Sandal ALEXANDRE BIRMAN Clarita Knot Sandal NordstromIf you want something a little dressier and a little higher check out these knot sandals from Alexandre Birman. Adorned with two dainty ties in a sunset hue, we can't get enough of these! ALEXANDRE BIRMAN Clarita Knot Sandal on sale for $595 Gianvito Rossi Laura 85 leather knee boots Gianvito Rossi Laura 85 leather knee boots Net-A-PorterWe decided to round out this block heel edit with a pair of white boots. These hit a little higher than mid-calf and are easily scrunched. We have been into white booties for a while now, and mid-calf is the newest trend we're gushing over. We love it in the white because it's a color that is easily transitioned into the warmer months! Gianvito Rossi Laura 85 leather knee boots on sale for $1,625  |
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