Making the World Safe for Fall Footwear

A few ways to protect your shoes from the ravages of winter.

"...in your life at the moment: Your beautiful fall footwear is under attack from mud, standing water, and salt,..."

Dec. 10, 2009 Design Post by Anne Harris

2019 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

The Academy's five favorite animated shorts, plus two ringers

"...maturation can be tracked by her treatment of her footwear. Only when her attentive but underappreciated papa is gone..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer

The man who would be kingmaker

"...Fifth Avenue store window, Norman buys the ridiculously expensive footwear for the politician. Norman’s bank account-breaking bet pays off..."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kinky Boots

One man's ailing boot factory and a transvestite's need for extra-large thigh-highs become a perfect match in this British comedy about tolerance.

"...cabaret is desperately in need of the titular, saucy footwear that's difficult to fine in a size 12EEE. Can..."

May 19, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Toes Knows

It's the Five Fingers of Dr. Vibram!

"...When it comes to newfangled footwear – unlike most things innovative – I am an..."

April 18, 2008 Design Post by Kate X Messer

Who Is Stan Smith?

The man behind the face on hip-hop's other favorite shoe

"...Lee is clearly obsessed with footwear, since this is his fourth documentary on the subject...."

May 3, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Jon Blondell CD Release

Elephant Room, Friday, July 9, 2010

"...first – really makes it pop. Then there’s the footwear issue. Jazz dance traditionally requires jazz shoes, but those..."

July 9, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

After a Fashion

Stephen has bad dreams for good reason and is not fooling anyone with that yoga thing

"...mountains and canyons), but I was flummoxed by the footwear issue. I know camping requires bulky, ungainly footwear, but..."

March 21, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Monster

A Rashomon for today as Kore-eda pulls apart middle school politics

"...son: impulsive haircuts, a trashed bedroom, pronounced moodiness, missing footwear. And while some of this can be chalked up..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Hotel Mumbai

True-life terrorism and heroism in the 2008 Mumbai attacks

"...Arjun (Patel) shows up for his shift with inadequate footwear but refuses to be sent home, as he needs..."

March 29, 2019 Movie Review by Danielle White

Headlines

"...Texas' annual tax holiday runs Aug. 11-13: Visit www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/clothing-footwear.php for a full list of what's exempt from state..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature

Summer Stock Austin's A Shoe Story

Allen Robertson and Damon Brown's new musical reinvents "The Elves and the Shoemaker" as a timely tale of refugees but in a clever, playful way

"...is that in return for turning out some enchanted footwear, the owner will grant them safe haven. All they..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Hyperlocal for the Holidays

From shoes to dollhouses to leather goods, these Austin designers are doing it their way

"...it is "an organization that builds that bridge between footwear brands and people in need" by helping shoe companies..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Features Feature by Nina Hernandez

These Boots Are Made For Walkin'

Joshua Bingaman has discovered an under-served niche in men's footwear Ð and he's filling it with elegant, handmade boots.

"...be an unlikely savior in the realm of men's footwear. Having successfully launched his eco-hip coffeeshop-cum-art-gallery-and-music-venue five years ago,..."

Oct. 28, 2009 Design Post by Christopher Carbone

ACL Day 3: Rodeo Day

Next Up susses out the last day of ACL Fest 2009

"...leather boots? This man has the best taste in footwear. Best ACL Footwear: Jack White...."

Oct. 5, 2009 Music Post by Aaron Miller

The Choice Is Yours

Rubber Repertory's Casket of Passing Fancy makes you 500 offers you can't reuse

"...chatting and nodding and shuffling forward in their orthopedic footwear, effectively oblivious to the animated speech of this Mutt..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crocs Are the New Jellies Are the New Crocs

Theeeeeey're baaaaaaaaack! Jelly shoes meet the 21st century.

"...and models of this jelly shoe phenomenon. ChaoZhou JinXing FootWear Co. has a whole website dedicated to the jelly...."

Nov. 8, 2007 Design Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Mighty Atom

Atomic City's Jim 'Prince' Hughes is punk rock daikaiju at a whole different level

"...foresee the inherent cool factor in, say, Dr. Martens footwear and rainbow-colored hair dye, nor is it simply because..."

June 8, 2007 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

James Owens Handmade Boots of Clarendon are family footwear made the old-fashioned way – one stitch at a time

"...James Owens Handmade Boots of Clarendon are family footwear made the old-fashioned way – one stitch at a..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Letters at 3AM

Right now, and for at least the next three years of this administration, the United States of America is not being governed. Hurricane Katrina demonstrated, and Iraq every day confirms, that the powers-that-be are dysfunctional. We are on our own.

"...and leather industries, plastic will be too dear for footwear, and cobblers (shoemakers) will have their hands full keeping..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

Elizabethtown

Cameron Crowe's romantic comedy doesn't make the attraction between the characters played by Kirsten Dunst and Orlando Bloom believable and then goes off in dozens more unprofitable directions.

"...company a billion dollars in lost revenue. The flopping footwear incident is only the beginning of Drew’s troubles, however...."

Oct. 14, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Battlefield Earth

"...an eight-foot-tall race of interstellar scuzzballs given to oversized footwear and Rastafarian hair weaves. The Earth contingent, headed by..."

May 19, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Scream

"...as did Def Leppard, Stridex Pads, and pre-Jordan Nike footwear. They also prepped us for what not to do..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...Trans people belong in Texas!” Bring your signs, comfortable footwear, and your best protest chants. TDOV Visibility Rally..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Off Beat: ACL Weekend One Was Hot, Dusty, and Gay as Hell

Notes from the ground at Zilker, plus tips for weekend two

"...least two devoted festival attendees with broken feet): ACL’s footwear of choice was obvious off the bat. Less universal..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Being Dead, in the Flesh

Reeling in the EELS with a North Loop meeting of the minds

"...fuzz rock (“Firefighters”), and even abstract shoegaze (“Gazing at Footwear,” of course)...."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...Trails to the waterfalls are slightly uneven, so appropriate footwear for walkers, runners, and hikers is highly recommended. Towards..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

The Luv Doc: Criss-Cross Applesauce

Ignorance is no excuse for inflexibility

"...the size of a thimble and call it “performance footwear.” Fuck. That. Shit. I will take a stab at..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips: Gorman Falls, Colorado Bend State Park

Prettiest waterfall in Texas is worth the effort getting there

"...rocky trail is on fairly flat ground, but sturdy footwear is highly recommended. The last 100 feet of the..."

July 5, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...full night of vibrant enrichment. Note: Comfortable clothing and footwear (and a refillable water bottle) are encouraged; refreshments will..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

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