Topic: Shoes

Pervez Musharraf Greeted by Shoe Thrower on His Return to Pakistan

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, center, surrounded by guards, holds his head after a shoe was thrown at him as he headed to court to face legal charges in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday, March 29, 2013.
AP Photo/Shakil Adil

Returning to the country he once ruled to face his critics — and possibly prison — former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf found at least one countryman who wasn't happy to see him.

By J.K. Trotter

Feb 26, 2013

The Pope's New Shoes End the Papal High-End Fashion Truther Movement

B16, who plans to resign on February 28, will trade the red, shiny, and expensive-looking slippers for a pair of pedestrian brown loafers presented to him by a Mexican shoemaker. Can we quit it with the Prada Pope rumors now?

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By Jen Doll

Jul 18, 2012

The Great Tabloid Shoe Split: All's Fair in Divorce and Footwear

You know a story is a perfect tabloid story when you get not only an "exclusive" New York Post news story about it but also a dedicated rant from Andrea Peyser on the topic. Today, we get both, about a woman and her shoes.

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 28, 2011

'Tone Your Butt' Shoes Cost Reebok $25 Million Today

Plus: There's suddenly reason for optimism in the NBA lockout talks

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Sep 8, 2011

Futuristic Marty McFly Nike Self-Lacing Kicks Work Pretty Simply

Nike's expected to release a real version of the coveted self-lacing shoes

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