Yes, You Did See Oxfords at the NYC Marathon

Yes, You Did See Oxfords at the NYC Marathon

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If you missed the memo, marathon footwear just got a lot more interesting. On Sunday in NYC, Italian footwear brand Santoni sent out three racers in suits, ties, and its new ultra-light Oxfords. The Easy Run shoes weigh just 295g, the average weight of a running shoe, and evidently they live up to their name. Aside from their featherweight, they are a classic lace-up in black leather, with Santoni’s trademark bright orange rubber sole. No sneakers? No problem. As long as you have a trusty pair of Easy Run Oxfords, now you can go from office to racetrack with no excuses.

The marathoners weren’t the only ones to get active in the Easy Runs that weekend; Santoni also staged a flashmob that moved through iconic NYC locations including Central Park, Times Square and Madison Avenue. All dancers sported head-to-toe tailoring alongside a pair of Easy Runs.

The action kicked off from Santoni’s pop-up in the Meatpacking District, where the brand held court on Friday and Saturday. This mini store all...