The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shoes/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png shoes | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shoes/ 32 32 Gaza shoe display in Amsterdam appears to appropriate Holocaust imagery ahead of Yom Hashoah https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-shoe-display-in-amsterdam-appears-to-appropriate-holocaust-imagery-ahead-of-yom-hashoah/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:41:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801907 Exhibit in Dam Square by pro-Palestinian nonprofit commemorates Palestinian children killed in Gaza war, drawing criticism

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]]> Kanye kicked out of Skechers headquarters after showing up uninvited https://www.timesofisrael.com/kanye-kicked-out-of-skechers-headquarters-after-showing-up-uninvited/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:28:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2860502 Jewish-owned footwear brand says it is not considering working with antisemitic rapper dropped by Adidas; Herzog says he is 'extremely pleased' with backlash against West

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]]> Yeshiva University student makes custom cleats for pro athletes — on Instagram https://www.timesofisrael.com/yeshiva-university-student-makes-custom-cleats-for-pro-athletes-on-instagram/ Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:57:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2446080 Between Torah and college classes, 21-year-old Ari Solomon has gone from creating bar mitzvah logos to making shoes for players in professional sports

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]]> One designer’s COVID-19 accessories find irony in symbols of pandemic https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-designers-covid-19-accessories-find-irony-in-symbols-of-pandemic/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:18:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2428562 Kobi Levi, known for his chewing gum booties and banana peel stilettos, finds his inspiration in the hallmarks of coronavirus

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]]> Indignant Palestinian shoemaker marks his wares with names of Trump and Macron https://www.timesofisrael.com/indignant-palestinian-shoemaker-marks-his-wares-with-names-of-trump-and-macron/ Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:09:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2419329 Imad Mohammad explains that putting someone's name on shoes, which get dirty, shows 'how you value that person'; demands US, French citizens apologize before entering his shop

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]]> Identifying inscriptions are discovered in shoes of children sent to Auschwitz https://www.timesofisrael.com/identifying-inscriptions-are-discovered-in-shoes-of-children-sent-to-auschwitz/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:56:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2352255 Death camp museum employees say one pair belonged to Amos Steinberg, born in 1938; they hope more detailed research will reveal details about each individual

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]]> New sneakers claimed to resemble Adolf Hitler https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-sneakers-claimed-to-resemble-adolf-hitler/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:21:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2254581 Social media users assert toe and tongue of Puma's 'Storm Adrenaline' shoes are reminiscent of Nazi dictator's mustache and hairdo

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]]> Stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ slippers found after 13 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/stolen-wizard-of-oz-slippers-found-after-13-years/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:25:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1921893 Iconic ruby footwear from the 1939 classic, one of four pairs made by Jewish costume designer Gilbert Adrian, were snatched from Judy Garland Museum in 2005

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]]> Pro-Palestinian activists place 4,500 pairs of shoes in Brussels square https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-palestinian-activists-place-4500-pairs-of-shoes-in-brussels-square/ Tue, 29 May 2018 20:49:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1860737 Protest symbolizes number of deaths in hostilities between Israel and Palestinians since 2008, but criticized for echoing Holocaust memorial

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]]> Gal Gadot announces sponsorship deal with Reebok said worth $10m https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-announces-sponsorship-deal-with-reebok-said-to-be-worth-10-million/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:04:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1810802 Athletic apparel maker praises 'Wonder Woman' star as 'worldwide symbol of confidence, defiant courage, and strength'

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]]> Toronto teen shoe designer puts best foot forward https://www.timesofisrael.com/toronto-teen-shoe-designer-puts-best-foot-forward/ Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:36:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1766977 Combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary technology, Daniel Charkow turns upcycled materials into artistic footwear

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]]> Finance minister unveils new tax breaks, benefits for working families https://www.timesofisrael.com/finance-minister-unveils-new-tax-breaks-benefits-for-working-families/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:59:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1602120 But Kahlon sparks controversy by announcing move without informing PM; coalition head hits back by slamming new plan as ‘without meaning‘

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]]> 10 stunning Israeli artworks that can be worn as shoes https://www.timesofisrael.com/10-stunning-israeli-artworks-that-can-be-worn-as-shoes/ Sun, 22 Jan 2017 07:19:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1545188 Footwear designed by Bezalel Art Academy students resembles everything from board games to medieval weapons

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]]> Wanted: $300K to rescue Dorothy’s ruby slippers https://www.timesofisrael.com/wanted-300k-to-rescue-dorothys-ruby-slippers/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:31:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1483244 Smithsonian launches Kickstarter campaign to restore 80-year-old iconic 'Wizard of Oz' props, preserve them for public

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]]> Astrologer on Egypt TV predicts world’s end, chaos ensues https://www.timesofisrael.com/shoe-wielding-cleric-attacks-astrologer-on-egyptian-tv/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 19:12:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1403662 Show with sheikh and shamen descends into mayhem, with host trying to prevent footwear-related assault over apocalyptic prediction

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