House members and staffers sport sneakers as they head for recess 

Published July 23, 2025 5:52pm ET



Representatives dressed up for the third annual Sneaker Day as they head out for a monthlong recess, after a week of political gridlock.

Capitol Hill is often known for its political theatrics and infighting, not for its sense of style, but some members are trying to change that. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) hosted the third annual Sneaker Day in the House, as he has made it one of his missions as a legislator to bring fun shoes into the often politically charged environment.

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