Hot Footin'

August, 1997

Tech Shoes move forward by leaps and BoundsIn the world of sneakers, there is no such thing as looking back. There is only looking forward--or down, as with today's high-tops and air-cushioned runners. Never mind the swooshes and stripes. These days, manufacturers sell soles. They have made some truly remarkable advances in sneaker construction that will help improve your time or game. But they're not beyond appealing to your vanity to expand their share of the $6.9 billion sneaker business. Tha...