Get the latest tech news

Target’s new sneakers expand to fit growing feet


Kids grow quickly — their shoes should, too.

The most obvious is that kids often grow out of their shoes long before they’re worn out and sometimes end up having to wear uncomfortable footwear when parents don’t realize they’re too small. The unisex design of the sneakers will potentially allow adults with larger or wider feet to more easily find a shoe that fits, with options going up to the equivalent of a size 15 for women. The school describes Edwards as “the most prominent Black designer in the footwear industry,” with a career that has included stints at LA Gear, Nike, and Jordan.

Get the Android app

Or read this on The Verge

Read more on:

Photo of target

target

Photo of new sneakers

new sneakers

Photo of growing feet

growing feet

Related news:

News photo

Tiny laser creates 180,000°F, 800 million times atmospheric pressure in cosmic simulation | In a series of precise measurements, the scientists varied the timing between the laser pulse and the X-rays passing through the target.

News photo

'Sophisticated Disinformation Campaigns' Target Black Voters

News photo

Thai EV Sales Set to Miss Target as Banks Tighten Auto Loans