Stories from MetaFilter - Sneakers

  1. Another bug hunt

    MetaFilter - Sneakers &bull Oct 16, 2011

    I'm the farthest thing from a sneakerhead, but I'm quite enamored with the Reebok Alien Stompers, which are based off the sneakers Ripley wore in Aliens. They don't seem to be available through the usual channels, so I need to… Full Story »

  2. Sure, Dogtown is great, but this ain't Southern California.

    MetaFilter - Sneakers &bull Sep 21, 2011

    Does anyone know of a higher-quality version of the classic Vans-style skate shoe. I'm looking for something with a little more rigidity in the upper, and a thicker, more durable sole. Bonus points if you know where they can be… Full Story »

  3. In need of recommendations for a great cross-training sneaker.

    MetaFilter - Sneakers &bull Jul 22, 2011

    I recently joined a fitness bootcamp, and my running shoes (Brooks) are not working in this environment. There is lots of jumping, lunging, kicking, etc... No Nikes (they just aren't wide enough). No trail shoes. Must come in wide width.… Full Story »

  4. How do I wash sneakers in a top loading washer?

    MetaFilter - Sneakers &bull Jun 28, 2011

    I have a really dirty pair of sneakers and wanted to find out how people usually wash sneakers in a top loading washer. I've found a bunch of stuff with regards to front loading washers but no luck with top… Full Story »

  5. Looking for new men's sandals or sneakers

    MetaFilter - Sneakers &bull Jun 20, 2011

    The elastic bands didn't last long, so I replaced them with laces, which work well. I'm interested in Vibram Five Fingers, and also shoes with Vibram soles. I tried a pair on in a store, but my feet instantly felt… Full Story »

  6. Not your grandfather's black New Balance

    MetaFilter - Sneakers &bull Apr 21, 2011

    Here's what I want: leather sneakers that are acceptable for a young man to wear with business casual clothing. I want them to feel and wear like sneakers, but look nice enough to wear with wool pants and a button-down… Full Story »

  7. Something peed in my sneakers.

    MetaFilter - Sneakers &bull Apr 3, 2011

    Can my beloved sneakers be saved from the uriney menace? Is there some way I can thoroughly wash my pair of New Balance 817s which have been drenched with some kind of animal urine? I'm fairly sure it wasn't my… Full Story »

  8. I need broomball shoes that aren't broomball shoes.

    MetaFilter - Sneakers &bull Feb 22, 2011

    Cheap tennis shoes with good traction for playing broomball? (In broomball you are on ice in tennis shoes. We aren't allowed real broomball shoes.) I'm going to be on a broomball team and all I have are converse and vivo… Full Story »

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