Blog Tag - shoes

New Short Film by Vans Depicts an "Off The Wall" Beijing
The "first-ever" skateboarder in China, an American international student, is said to have placed deck, trucks, and wheels on the Middle Kingdom's...
Mastermind: Ji Ming, Soulgoods Sneaker Shop
“Mastermind” is a regular magazine column in which we quiz a Beijing personality on general knowledge as well as on a subject in which they consider...
Look for Prices to Drop on Imported Clothes, Shoes and Skincare Products After June 1
Expect your Nikes, Neutrogena, Nine West, and nappies to drop in price next month as the Ministry of Finance will slash import taxes on a number of...
Harrod & Ji: Seriously Stylish Shoes and Bags For Deep Pockets
Recent years have seen a gigantic overflow of high-end fashions from the world’s leading designers entering the Beijing market. It’s amazing how this...
Nike Release Limited Edition Hutong-themed Sneaks
Nike has designed a new pair of “Hutong” Dunk Low Premium SB sneaks in the key of the beloved Beijing alleyway. With auspicious red and gold...
Make Your Own Havaianas: "DIY" in Sanlitun Village
In a country where sandals are largely reserved for the home (or for physical laborers who can’t afford sturdier footwear), Havaianas has managed to...
Win a Brand New Pair of Shoes From D:FUSE!
This women's shoe brand, first founded by expats in Shanghai in 2007, is now up to 14 Beijing branches and counting. (For a list of all existing...
Monster Slip-Up: Why Decimal Points Matter
For all of you who've ever complained to friends and loved ones that it's impossible to find shoes big enough in China, here's China smacking you in...
Onitsuka Tiger: On the Prowl Throughout the City
Japan’s oldest sneaker brand is jumping toe-first into the continuing revival of vintage shoes. For all its street cred, though, Onitsuka Tiger’s...
Take 5: Beijing's Best Shoemakers
Most of us grew up thinking of cobblers as just funny figures from folk tales. Here in China, though, having footwear made to order is a feasible...
Ugg Boot Home Truths from Down Under
The truth had to come out some time. And now someone has finally come out and said it. Sorry girls, but Australians all over the city are quietly...
Footwear Fashion 5-0
Remember when you went to school? Your sneakers could be the cause of much upset if you didn’t have the “right” pair. Thing is, things don’t really...