The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!!

 Spanish chopines from circa 1580-1620. Photo: Reuters

Platform shoes were born in the 16th century as symbol of wealth… The higher the heels, the longer the dress needed to cover them, and the more servants needed to support the wearer. They were worn by upper-class women in Italy and Spain during the late Renaissance era. A very high pair for me, please…

Crocs Inc. won a federal appeals ruling on Wednesday over a disputed patent covering the design of its plastic shoes. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a determination from the International Trade Commission that three of the footwear maker’s competitors had not infringed any of the design patents.

The Atlanta Shoe Market completed its February 2010 Fall Market to the tune of another record increase in exhibitor and retailer attendance, supporting speculation that the show has become the most important seasonal event for footwear buyers and sellers. Oh, la la…  I can’t  miss it next time.

Nike and Aston Martin have combined efforts in the design and production of a shoe themed behind the infamous Kobe Bryant commercial which debuted in 2008. In the commercial, Kobe Bryant effortlessly jumps over an Aston Martin DB9 and touts his audience with a pair of Nike Hyperdunks. Wishes of many jumps very high for them.

Check out Alife 2010 Spring Collection…Away from most of the sporty sneakers that abound in the market today, Alife has its own original way of designing its footwear. Not a colorful scheme but a tonal setup works best for Alife-created sneakers.