'Sneakerheads' Kick It Up a Notch in Search for That Rare Pair
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They have all the trappings of a flourishing subculture, with their own blogs, magazines, documentaries and books. But for years, Washington's "sneakerheads" had to go out of town for their kicks.
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In a world where the quest for the latest and greatest is all consuming, the Retro Kids, who prefer to rummage through thrift-store bins and scour the Internet for their old-school looks, are an anomaly.
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You may need to wait a minute for another sucker to be born, but you can find one anytime you want online.
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Alex Wang's lifelong love affair with sneakers has moved beyond a relatively simple shoe fetish to full-blown obsession.
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Jeans have gone from humble  weekend-wear to high-priced status symbol, with many retailers  betting the denim craze -- especially demand for premium jeans  -- still has legs.
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At rail stations and shopping malls around the world, reports are popping up of people, particularly young children, getting their toes caught in escalators. The one common theme seems to be the clunky soft-soled clogs known by the name of the most popular brand, Crocs.
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The shoe retailer seems to be taking all the right steps.
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Bargain hunters may want to keep an eye on this stock.
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Savvy investors can find retail bargains -- but not everything's on sale.
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With their simple design, rubber soles and canvas tops, Converse's Chuck Taylor All-Stars have long set the standard for retro cool -- a counterculture brand embraced by rebels from James Dean to Kurt Cobain.
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The footwear retailer looks to expand its business following a strong Q1.
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I have recently begun to circulate through some of New YorkÂs secondhand stores nursing the vague hope that I may find something interesting or inexpensive.
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The Payless people are hoping that the editors, stylists and other tastemakers at New York Fashion Week look down. If they do, they'll see shoes crafted by the designers of Abaete, Lela Rose and Alice + Olivia, done specifically for the mass retail chain.
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Footwear maker repositions struggling non-core brands.
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Athletic shoemaker says earnings jump on strong demand for its athletic shoes and Converse sneakers. NEW YORK  - Nike Inc.
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A resurgence of punk fashion might be underway, but Hot Topic's still got challenges.
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If you buy a pair of shoes from Jon Kuhlmann, expect to pay for them before you try them on.