Officials at Atlanta airport have highlighted the importance of shoe safety following several incidents of footwear becoming trapped in escalators, it has emerged.

Becky Adlington, the first British female swimmer to bag a gold medal at the Olympics since 1960, has revealed her motivation: a sparkly pair of Louboutin heels.

Finally, it seems the age-old problem of glamour ns comfort looks set to be solved, thanks to Rollasoles, the brainchild of a Bristol entrepreneur.

She’s a fashion icon and the epitome of feminine grace but actress Keira Knightly confesses she still can’t wear high heels.

Expectant mums can now broadcast their imminent arrival with a little help from foetal-inspired footwear.

A galaxy of stars including Scarlett Johansson, Moby and Jessica Alba are doing their bit for developing countries by sending over free footwear.

Speculation is mounting over who – if anyone – will fill the shoes of Robin Hood star Jonas Armstrong after the actor announced his departure from the popular BBC show this week.

TV style gurus Trinny and Susannah have been expounding the benefits of the humble heel in flattering the derriere.

Regularly lampooned by his housemates for his insatiable appetite, poor Mohamed was the butt of jokes in the Big Brother house again this week thanks to a funny footwear trick.

The town of Linden in Michigan is bracing itself for an odour onslaught when an annual contest to find the smelliest shoes kicks off on Monday.