Shanghai, China — We live in the era of conspicuous comfort, where unapologetically ugly shoes and sweatpants rule our wardrobes. Still, few of us would wear our fuzzy house slippers outside — right?

Thursday was yet another really HOT August morning in New York City. The public relations firm for the hotel and the in-house PR people selected a roof-top venue for the event. Thursday was yet ...

For a long time in shoemaking, “made in China” meant one thing: Western makers outsourcing and cost-cutting while trading on a brand name. It’s not exactly a recipe for top-end, artisanal products. It ...

Ever since Cinderella lost her glass slipper, folks have been attracted to a glizty assortment of miniature glass and china footwear produced in great numbers throughout the years by various companies ...

NGAYE MEKHE, Senegal - It has taken generations for cobblers in this village to perfect the pointy-toed slippers once favoured by local kings, and now considered an indispensable fashion accessory of ...

NGAYE MEKHE, SenegalNGAYE MEKHE, Senegal — It has taken generations for cobblers in this village to perfect the pointy-toed slippers once favored by local kings, and now considered an indispensable ...

NGAYE MEKHE, Senegal (AP) — It has taken generations for cobblers in this village to perfect the pointy-toed slippers once favored by local kings, and now considered an indispensable fashion accessory ...