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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“I didn’t authorize this”: Man spots a photo of himself wearing different shoes in a Sketchers store window

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

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Culture

13 incredible and absurd brand collaborations with Crocs

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“Anyone want to explain why shoes are dying?”: Sneaker shop owner shares bleak outlook of luxury streetwear

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“I hate that I immediately knew”: the sad reason a 4-year-old’s shoes were banned in class—and why non-Americans were confused

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Can’t wait to send them back”: Fans who ordered Charli XCX’s special edition Converse shoes share their disappointment after they arrive in the mail

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“We feel duped by them”: The original UGG Since 1974 brand is being forced to change its name in the USA

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: BlueSky post reading "like having a relationship with your kids or something? ha ha ha. why have relationship when you can have dictatorship." Right: Skechers shoe with an Airtag compartment

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Skechers made kids’ sneakers with a hidden pocket for AirTags. Are parents going too far?

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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“They’re so cute”: Woman buys shoes from Goodwill. Then they start “disintegrating” the first time she wears them. Here’s why

2 panel image showing a pair of boots appearing in mint condition, and the same pair of boots looking scuffed and worn. Text over: Am I Overreacting - my dad's new girlfriend wore my ariat boots

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Dad’s girlfriend ruins daughter’s treasured boots without asking to borrow them: “I feel like they’ve been disrespected and ruined”

3 panel image showing 2 shoppers explaining their frustrating experience at a Chanel brand shop when trying to return allegedly faulty sandals.

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Woman’s “awful” experience returning Chanel flats sparks outpouring of similar experiences in luxury stores

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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“UGG belongs to Australia”: Original UGG boots brand issues update on struggles after lawsuit

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

2 image split. Woman explaining shoe on left. Nike on right.

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‘They literally give you the power of [The] Flash’: Woman wears Nike Vaporfly shoes to national race. Then she gets turned away 5 minutes before. Here’s why they’re so special

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‘My $59 ASICS work great’: Expert reveals whether $170 Hokas are worth it. Then he slices them open

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘Hoka Clifton 9s!’: Woman asks for help picking walking shoes. Then everyone recommends the New Balance Fresh Foams

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

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