These days, Chris Billman is saving a lot of soles. The shoe repairman and Davenport business owner isn’t alone. The shelves at local shoe repair shops are filling up as customers tighten their ...

Unlike your typical sneakers, with cushioning, a heel drop, and chunky soles, barefoot (or minimalist) shoes are designed ...

Their cushiony rubber soles and quick-drying straps are made from 100% recycled plastic, making them a sustainable choice as well. $40 at Teva 6. For the kid who'd rather go barefoot: Vivobarefoot ...