Barefoot Shoes

For years, footwear has been about more than simply covering our feet. From high-fashion stilettos to chunky sneakers, shoes have become an expression of style, culture, and individuality. Unfortunately, they’ve gotten much worse for our feet. One emerging innovation in shoes may change that by putting foot health first. Designed to mimic the natural shape and movement of your feet, barefoot shoes promote strength, balance, and overall foot health. Let’s explore the benefits of barefoot shoes an...

Upgrade Your Shoelaces

We live in a world where convenience & efficiency aren’t just highly valued–they’re a necessity. In recent years elastic shoelaces have emerged as a game-changer for anyone with an active lifestyle. From athletes pushing past their limits to nurses still going strong 10 hours into a 12 hour shift, elastic laces enhance comfort and performance in ways traditional shoelaces simply cannot. Elastic shoelaces, such as Stringz No-tie Shoelaces, are more than just a trend–they’re a lifestyle upgrad...

7 Tips for Maximizing Your Height

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Short Kingz insoles can be a game-changer if you want to change your look & presence, but to truly maximize their effect, you'll want to complement them with the right clothes. Here are 7 fashion tips to level up your Short Kingz.
 
1. Choose Slim-Fit Pants & Jeans
Baggy pants can make you appear shorter than you are. Besides, it’s not 2002. Instead, opt for fitted pants. This style creates a longer and leaner silhouette, which makes you look taller and more st...

The Truth About White Sneakers

Three things will always be true in life:

3. White shoes will always be fashionable

For real, though, if you don’t have a pair of white sneakers in your closet, then they better be on your feet. No excuses allowed.

White sneakers have a timeless look that’s simultaneously hip & classy. They transcend the boundaries of any style. Preppy, hip-hop, silicon valley–I’ve even seen goth girls wearing white sneakers. They work with any outfit, any style, any personality.

Are they right for you? The

SecondCuts

I remember the first few weeks after the fourth installment in the Mad Max series was released and the world (or at least Hollywood) was atwitter about how great the movie was because it was a great display of practical special effects and because it embraced feminism. In fact, Mad Max: Fury Road could have just as easily been called Furiosa or even Charlize Breaks Her Foot off in the Asses of Many Men (probably what happened to that left hand–um, yeah, the pic is reversed). When I finally got a

HIGH PERFORMANCE: POLYSULFONE

If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you are familiar with polycarbonate. It’s the Michael Jordan of plastics. It’s easy to form, economical, transparent, and has great impact resistance--an all around great material. This is the stuff they use to make bullet proof--excuse me--bullet resistant glass. This plastic just doesn’t break. You can bend it, form it, shoot it, and more...it is not breaking.

What if I told you there were stronger plastics? While it’s great, polycarbonate isn’t the

BULLETPROOF GLASS

In our shop there’s a thick panel of glass with three bullets lodged in it. It’s right in the front of the shop in our gallery. As you can imagine, it is quite the conversation piece.


Like most people, I take bulletproof glass at face value without much thought. I pretty much just go along with what I’ve seen in the movies. The bullets bounce off the glass and that’s it. It turns out, there’s a lot more to bulletproof glass than that.

Let’s start with the name. Bulletproof glass isn’t exact

PLASTIC ROADS

There are other benefits to using NEO, too. A common process called cold in-place recycling is used to mill the existing damaged asphalt. It is then mixed with NEO and immediately used to repave the road in a process that takes mere hours. Imagine roadwork that takes upwards of weeks being completed in a matter of days or even hours.


There is also no leaching of plastics into the water or soil. It also eliminates the need to haul in loads of new asphalt or haul away the old asphalt since it