Many users on social media said that Balenciaga is just “trolling people” right now.
Luxury fashion house Balenciaga is being trolled the internet for launching its overly worn sneakers dubbed “Paris Sneaker”. They cost a whopping $1,850 (Rs 1,42,962) and are available for pre-order.
According to the official site, the sneakers are made of completely destroyed cotton and rubber with ribbing all over the fabric. The brand logo is printed at the end of the toe and the graffiti logo in color contrast on the sole. The badly torn, worn-out shoes have gone viral after Monday’s launch, with internet users saying the brand is simply “trolling people” at the moment.
Okay this is the worst sneaker I’ve seen today… Balenciaga must be trollin’ pic.twitter.com/nmMTDePmB6
— Seth Fowler (@RealSethFowler) May 9, 2022
balenciaga is trolling everyone as a social experiment and you can’t convince me otherwise https://t.co/CGP6XElUjK
— Vials (@vialsss) May 9, 2022
Did Balenciaga literally take Converse shoes and throw them in the fire?! https://t.co/scZVbqfze8
† Illegal pink cat???? (@Pinkcatpol1) May 10, 2022
Imagine paying 400+ to look worse than homeless???? Balenciaga being tapped pic.twitter.com/52CrxPYraO
— CPT. LEVI⚔️ ???????? (@mousta___) May 9, 2022
Meanwhile, according to DailyExpertNewsBalenciaga has said the sneakers’ shabby-looking aesthetic is accentuated even more in the campaign footage to suggest they’re “meant to be worn for a lifetime.” According to the brand, the new sneakers are a “retooled classic design”, finished with “distressed canvas and raw edges, which influence a worn look”. The latest collection is available in a lace-up, high-top or backless style.
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The fashion house has also said that only 100 pairs of “extra destroyed” sneakers are on sale for $1,850. The non-restricted and less roughened up versions are sold by the brand for $495 (Rs 38,208) and $625 (Rs 48,243) depending on the specific style. DailyExpertNews reported that the sneakers will be available worldwide on their website. As of now, the latest sneakers are available in the European markets. The US and Middle Eastern stories will be available from May 16, while Japan is expected to have the collection on May 23.
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