A comedian said he was in a shoe shop recently trying out a new pair of sneakers. He said to the salesclerk, “It’s too tight.”

She said, “Try it with the tongue out.”

[Pastor, stick out your tongue.] He said, “It’th nho ghood, it’th thtill thoo thight!” [It’s no good. It’s still too tight.] Sorry, sometimes I can’t resist a little joke like that.

If you’re into fashion or social media, then you probably know that the market for sneakers and athletic shoes is huge. In 2017, the global sneaker market reached $62.8 billion. (1) Sneakers make a major fashion statement these days.

The most fashionable sneakers, of course, are the ones that are designed by or for athletes or celebrities. Selena Gomez, Led Zeppelin, Serena Williams are among notable figures who have helped to design high-end …