Q. I recently bought a pair of dress shoes that came with two pairs of laces -- one brown to match the shoes and one blue, I guess to contrast. Is this a new look and is it OK ... and, if so, when? A.

Sneakers can without a doubt be a form of expression for people—they can portray a certain mood, lifestyle or sense of fashion. A pair of sneakers by itself add to a person's identity, but how they're ...