Nike’s Sneakers for Differently-Abled People

When Nike’s first-ever employee suffered a stroke, CEO Mark Parker directed the design department to create a one-of-a-kind, easy-on and easy-off shoe to aid the company’s old friend. Now, Nike is revisiting sneaker design for the differently-abled after seeing a social media post from 16-year-old Matthew Walzer, who suffers from cerebral palsy. The result is the Zoom Soldier 8 FLYEASE, a basketball shoe that easily …

Six Eye-Catching Planters

From statement metallic pots to minimalist wares, thoughtfully designed pieces to house your beloved greenery

Once you’ve gotten the knack of keeping finicky houseplants healthy and green, they’ll soon outgrow their current residences, and when they do—consider upgrading to one of these eye-catching planters. From the statement metallics to minimalist designs, there’s something to match the mood of any room—and plant. Check out more unusual planters in our Buy section. Graphyne Planter + Cutout Tray Brooklyn-based design studio Light + …

Road Testing GORE® Technical Clothing

Keeping dry from head-to-toe during a hike through Taconic State Park, NY

Ever since Bob Gore, son of Bill and Vieve Gore, began using “a remarkably versatile new polymer” that we all now know as GORE®, the landscape of technical clothing has grown so extensively that it allows people to perform to the maximum, in all kinds of conditions from extreme weather to severe fires. GORE-TEX® is the fabric membrane most commonly found in protective outerwear from …