The D.C.-centric slippers will be sold at Bucketfeet in December.

A 14-year-old boy was riding his bike near Mapledale Avenue and Dale Boulevard when he was approached by another male, who is possibly a juvenile, and robbed of his shoes.

D.C. police are coordinating with retailers on the release of new sneakers, like a new model of Air Jordan shoes set to go on sale tomorrow.

MPD is investigating a report of shots fired on H Street NE this morning. A source tells DCist that the incident was related to the release of new Air Jordan shoes, where a large crowd had gathered since last night. No one was injured, say police.

The TSA is going to make going through airport security checkpoints a bit breezier, but only for flyers willing to be pre-screened, and then only those on certain flights on certain airlines. Yeah, airport security is still complicated.

Ah, riding Metro during a summer heat wave. Is there a more miserable experience? But as the Washington Post’s Dana Hedgepeth reports, being squished between two sweaty tourists on a hot car is hardly the worst thing that can happen to the Washingtonian commuter: that’s right, it’s time again to remind people about the danger of wearing flip-flops on the escalator. Prepare to meet your doom, toes!

James Calder reports from Dupont Circle: A large inflatable George W. Bush likeness was the subject of much attention in Dupont Circle around 1 p.m., as part of an “Arrest Bush” protest. Crowds of onlookers watched, cheered and snapped photographs as random people picked up a pair of shoes or boots from a large pile of old footwear at the base of the giant W and tossed them with great force, aiming mostly for his…

That wearing flip-flops to a rock concert could be dangerous might seem obvious to many of us, but we all know those people who, when the weather finally gets warm enough, more or less refuse to wear actual shoes until the fall. These folks will wear flip-flops to a fancy restaurant, on a first date, or even to church. But venerable rock venue the Black Cat has a message for those of you committed…

District Department of Transportation workers this morning removed dozens of shoes that had been flung up in two trees in the 400 block of Q Street NW. The work was done after residents complained on the Third Police District email listserve that they believe the shoes had been placed there over the years as a way to mark gang or drug territory. One resident posted to the listserve over the weekend: “When will the shoes…