We all love our sneakers. They’re comfy, they fit with basically baratos gucci billetera anything, and if you buy a pair that’s good quality, they can serve you well for quite some time. The question is, how do you know when it’s time for a new pair? Well, when you’ve spent a good half an hour cleaning them and they still look horrid and, well, just old, we’d say that’s a pretty good indicator. It turns out that our perception is completely wrong, according to Gucci anyway
The Independent reports that the fashion house is now selling trainers that look like the ones in your closet that you really love but know you need to throw away. The good news is that apparently, those good old dirty sneakers are worth a whopping $870. At least, that’s what Gucci is asking for their new pair of “dirty” trainers. These trainers are part of Gucci’s Screener leather sneakers for men from its Cruise 2019 collection.
Sky News reports that the sneakers sparked some backlash from critics who said that the fashion house is “commercializing poverty” with the new look. Gucci, however, said that the trainers simply reference old school materials that are inspired by vintage sportswear. They added that the designers were influenced by classic trainers from the 70s.
If you’re rolling your eyes thinking that it’s ridiculous to pay $870 for a pair of “dirty” sneakers, you ain’t seen nothing yet. There are different variations of these sneakers. One design features a crystal chain and is selling for $1,590. The fashion house said that the “Art Deco GG Chain” was inspired by the idea of putting contrasting elements together in new ways. baratos gucci España Uhm, okay. So the shoe looks dirty but it’s got a lot of sparkle. Something new indeed.