Although a nineteenth century American lexicographer described sneakers as "shoes with canvas tops and rubber soles," the vernacular meaning has come to include any shoe with natural or synthetic rubber soles. Uppers can be of leather,...

An athletic shoe is a generic name for a shoe designed for sporting and physical activities, and is different in style and build than a dress shoe. Originally known as sporting apparel, today they are known as casual footwear. Athletic shoes, depending...

As you stroll through the Skechers store in Times Square, you can't help but notice the displays featuring Ashlee Simpson.A huge poster showing the singer's face behind a Skechers SKX shoe adorns the window. More ads -- with Simpson wearing various styles -- are scattered...

From the time his sister lent him money to buy his first computer, Dale Earnardt Jr. has been wowed by technology. Now, NASCAR's most popular driver has an endorsement deal with Sony Electronics."I'm a big electronics fan. I'm a big computer guy. It's products I...

Nike Inc. managers said Tuesday they will add 100 new company stores worldwide over the next three years as part of a plan for the world's largest athletic shoe and clothing manufacturer to reach $23 billion in sales by 2011.Nike Chief Executive Mark Parker said...

The craze for candy-colored plastic Crocs has soared as fast as a sugar high. Consumers can't seem to get enough.But much of the footwear business seems to be treading in place.Barring crowds at the Crocs' CROX booth and a few others, overall foot traffic was...