From Zappos to Moxsie - It's About Quality and Positivity

Almost everyone who shops for shoes online knows about Zappos, but more people are starting to discover Moxsie, an online shop dedicated to offering shoes, clothes, and jewelry made by independent fashion designers. Partially run by ex-Zappos employees, Moxsie has kept up with Zappos' positive culture by pledging to donate a portion of its proceeds from each purchase to a charity. During checkout, you are able to select the charity that you would like to donate to. So, not only do you get some unique, offbeat apparel, you also get to contribute to worthy causes!



Made by the United Kranes, these Regent Black and White Men's shoes have some cool features for extreme sport action. It has soft rubber outsole and lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning and flexibility, with the patent-pending forefoot Ultra Control Footbed for high internal control. It also includes high-woven breathable mesh and form-fitting soft action upper, with black patent detailing. Find these shoes for $80 online at Moxsie's Sneaker Shop.

Nike Debuts Limited Edition Transformers Shoes

Available today in select stores, Nike's new limited-edition basketball shoes pay homage to Hasbro and commemorate the worldwide premiere of Transformers the movie sequel. The lucky Transformers used as models are Megatron, Bumblebee, and Soundwave, whose appearances are reflected in the shoes' colorways. All three styles are packaged in boxes designed with original Hasbro graphics, J-hooks for hanging display, and decoder profiles that highlight the robot's powers on the back of each box.

The Nike Zoom Fight Club represents the Megatron and will be sold for $120. The Nike Zoom FP, running for $100, is modeled after the Bumblebee. The Nike Sharkalaid, also $100, was inspired by the Soundwave.

You can find these shoes at select stores in China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Taiwan. In the U.S., the House of Hoops (the Nike-Foot Locker retail collaboration) will also carry these limited-edition Transformers performance shoes. Are you a fan of the Transformers?

New Nike LunarGlide+ Uses Rocket Science!

Launching globally on July 1, 2009, Nike's new LunarGlide+ was developed using advanced aerospace technology (aka rocket science). Using a patent-pending system called Dynamic Support, the midsole of the foot is comprised of a lightweight LunarLite foam core that sits within a firmer foam carriage. The Dynamic Support system adapts to a runner's gait with each step and helps propel runners into their next stride by providing significant energy return, similar to a trampoline.

The LunarGlide+ midsole also features a rear-foot wedge that provides the stability a runner/walker needs when they pronate. Only when a runner pronates will they engage the rear-foot wedge and feel its deep, responsive cushioning. The Dynamic Support system is so advanced that it proves that it is possible for a single shoe to adjust to a runner's foot strike on the fly.

LunarGlide+ also uses Flywire Technology - high tensile threads embedded along the upper design of the shoes to provide support and stability around the midfoot with less material. This technology reduces the weight of the shoe, allowing designers to create the men's version at 10.6 oz and the women's at 8.6 oz. In addition, Nike recognized the distinct needs of women for more comfort, fit, and support by providing more cushion in the heel and incorporating its Dynamic Fit Technology into the women's LunarGlide+. The stretchy material, located next to the big toe, expands to accomodate varying widths because women tend to have broader forefeet.

Now, serious runners don't have to choose between stability and cushion because LunarLite foam provides both superior cushioning and significant energy return. The original Lunarfoam shoe was developed for the athletes of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has even been approved by Serena Williams, who wore the shoe during training for Wimbledon. For such a technologically advanced shoe, it comes at an incredible price of $100. Would you try a pair?



Check out the Men's Nike LunarGlide+ online at the Nike Store
Check out the Women's Nike LunarGlide+ online at the Nike Store