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What’s the best thing about fall? No, not apples, changing leaves or even the chill in the air. It’s that fall marks the end of sandals and the start of boot and sneaker season. For some people, everything begins and ends with their shoes. The shoes you wear can say a lot about you, and it’s not just your style that’s talking — it’s your wallet as well. Shoes are practical 

Some shoe designers have become household names. Some inspire awe in a single word: Manolos. Sneakers, in particular, have become a cultural icon. In 2020, 

the global sneaker market was valued at $79 billion

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a sneaker expert and the founder of a St. Paul sneaker insurance start-up about how sneakers went from functional sports shoes to high fashion collectors’ items. And we talk about the history and legacy of the iconic Minnesota boot brand Red Wing Shoes. 

We also get the latest economic news from MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell. 

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Shoes can be functional, high fashion or a collectors item. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the economics of shoes and what our favorite pairs say about us.

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