We're in the midst—right smack in the middle—of the golden age of sneakers. That's right: In the annals of fashion history, there has never been a time when this style of shoe has been more relevant, more versatile, and more embraced than it is now. There was a time—not that long ago!—when sneakers were relegated to two functions only: breaking a sweat, from working out at the gym to hitting a given playing field in shorts and a tank; and off-duty scenarios, like weekend strolls and running errands in a set of sweats.
But in this day and age,...
Barry Samaha.