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During the 1980s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority held a strike in New York City, which resulted in the city’s subway system and bus lines being shut down for several days. However, life goes on for the three million citizens, and women even formed the “sneaker brigade,” swapping their heels for athletic sneakers to commute to work. Born out of necessity, the sneaker craze persisted even after mass transit was restored and became a wardrobe staple for many women.
The popularity of sneakers has grown exponentially in recent years, and this shift corresponds to a global shift toward female liberation. The gentler sex is reclaiming their bodies and breaking free from the male gaze. Furthermore, the casualization of work wear, which began even before Covid, has reached new heights, with working from home becoming the new norm.