Just when you need your shoes to do their job, their heels and soles start to break off. Add to that the widespread sense that many product makers are skimping on quality these days to save an extra ...

If you're rough on your shoes then you've likely destroyed your share of laces by cracking the plastic around the tip and causing it to fray. Once this happens it's a pain to rethread the lace.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ever looked down to find your shoes talking to you? No, not in ...