It is cold, cold, COLD here in Portland, and the ballet flats we wore to work today (while very fashionable) were a bad choice. All whining aside, here is what made shoe news this long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend:

New head of Jordan—No, no, not the country, but the Nike brand.  According to a recent article by Footwear News, Garry Cook has been named the new president.

Foot care roundup—Catwalk Queen is a fantastic site we just recently ran across, and their video on foot care is a really great one.

Run for Good—Sneaker marketer Saucony Inc.’s
Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help end childhood
obesity by providing financial support to nonprofits that support
childrens’ fitness programs, has awarded its latest round of grants,
the company said.