Sneakin' Around

October, 1989

Still think a sneaker is a sneaker is a sneaker? Guess again. Shoes with built-in protection tailored to your sport of choice are hotter than a play-off game between the Lakers and the Celtics and, no, that isn't just industry hype. Function now precedes fashion and the result is a new breed of footwear that not only does a superb job of protecting your feet but also looks great. Technology includes specialized sneaks for such diverse activities as aerobics (built for lateral and medial stabilit...

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