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The Looker - The Best Shoes for Weightlifting
HEAVY LIFTERS

A Trainer Reveals Her Favorite Shoes for Lifting Weights

It turns out, investing in the right pair of shoes can help you prevent injury and lift heavier.

Marissa Miller

Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley attend COS, and Margaret Qualley celebrates L.A. Dance Project's L.A. Dances at L.A. Dance Project on September 21, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
SOLE CRUSHING

A-Lister Raises Eyebrows With ‘Unsanitary’ Red Carpet Shoes

The rest of the event’s attendees opted for regular footwear.

Pia Bello

The Looker illo illustration - FEET WEEK: The Comfiest Shoes That Actually Look Good—for Work or Whenever
FEET WEEK

The Comfiest Shoes That Actually Look Chic

Finally, cute shoes that won’t make your feet miserable.

Mia Maguire

Running sure recommended by marathon runners.
FEET WEEK

Marathon Competitors Reveal Their Favorite Running Sneakers

Five women share their go-to running shoes for training and racing.

Cailey Petsch

A photo illo illustration for The Looker of Jesse, Dana, and Emma from The Pitt. Nurse Carol Hathaway from ER, and Alex from St. Denis Medical.
FEET WEEK

Nurses Say These Shoes Save Their Feet on 12-Hour Shifts

These ultra-comfy styles won’t make your feet hate you.

Theresa Holland

best shoes for plantar fasciitis
FEET WEEK

5 Podiatrist-Approved Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis Relief

We asked a podiatrist what to look for when it comes to picking out proper footwear to manage pain.

Casey Clark

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service workers wearing work shoes.
FEET WEEK

We Asked Six Service Workers About Their Comfiest Shoes

“You know how there’s a cushy mat in coffee shops that supports the barista’s feet? Hokas feel like that, but wherever I go.”

MaryFrances “Francky” Knapp

Woman's leg in front of clouds with a paper airplane flying around
FEET WEEK

How to Prevent Cankles and Sore Feet on Long Flights

Cankles on flights are common. Here’s the best way to prevent them, according to podiatrists.

Shawna Hudson

How to make the perfect flat.
FEET WEEK

My Never-Ending Quest for the Perfect ‘Sexy’ Flats

Surely I cannot be the only woman conducting this search. Let’s combine forces.

Joanna Coles

Mia Gaguire - I Wore the “World’s Most Comfortable’ Heels for Eight Hours Straight for The Looker
BEST FOOT FORWARD

I Wore the ‘Most Comfortable Heels Ever’ for Eight Hours

I walked almost a mile in Inez’s bestselling heels and didn’t once consider calling an Uber or going barefoot.

Mia Maguire

Vivaia Anne Hathaway Emeline Kitten Heel Sandals
COMFORT CALLING

Anne Hathaway’s $129 Kitten Heels Are Surprisingly Walkable

The actress traded sky-high stilettos for VIVAIA’s comfort-first kitten heels while promoting “The Odyssey.”

Mia Maguire

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