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“You can’t buy taste” is a popular adage when it comes to style. It applies to sneakers too. Just because a sneaker carries a sky-high price, doesn’t mean it’s a good look. This is especially true when it comes to high-fashion designer takes on sportswear. Many fashion houses made their names through apparel, not footwear. Some of their sneaker lines have been successful. Others? Not so much. Here's a look at 10 of the worst.
Pierre Hardy “Pow” Sneaker
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Rank: 10
Price: $600
The shoe’s strap reads “Pow,” so it’s only logical we’re thinking “ouch.” Ouch, as in, our eyes hurt after seeing this sneaker.
Gucci GG Plus
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Rank: 9
Price: $495
Where luxury label Gucci went wrong was by knocking off Creative Rec's not-so-luxury vibe.
Christian Louboutin “Geek” Sneaker
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Rank: 8
Price: $1,210
According to the Christian Louboutin website, the sneaker was created to bridge the gap between ”sneaker geeks and computer geeks.” We’re wondering how many Louboutin customers fit that billing, and also had an extra $1,290 to shell out.
Maison Martin Margiela Motorcycle High Top
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Rank: 7
Price: $700
What happens when you take German Army trainer sole and combine it with the upper of a motorcycle boot? This abomination.
Pierre Hardy “Fringe” Sneaker
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Rank: 6
Price: N/A
Pierre Hardy might have been going for a Visvim vibe on this one, yet, regardless of the inspiration, its look reminds us more of a jacket you may have seen in the old west than anything reminiscent of the acclaimed Japanese brand.
Valentino Rockrunner “Camouflage”
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Rank: 5
Price: $895
No stone was left unturned with this Valentino hodgepodge of a sneaker. It features, but is not limited to, camo print, spikes, and a plethora of additional trash.
Prada Levitate Laced Derby
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Rank: 4
Price: $660
This Prada sneaker toed the line between formal and casual, and resulted in a look that's not appropriate for either, or anything else.
Verace Ornamental Sneaker
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Rank: 3
Price: $850
This Versace sneaker may look tacky, but no one will doubt how much you spent. Your taste, or lack thereof, will likely come into question.
Louis Vuitton Trailblazer
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Rank: 2
Price: $1,990
Love the retro-inspired Jordan Flight 97, but wish there was a less affordable take on the style? Louis Vuitton has your answer—a luxury version of a shoe that no self-respecting sneakerhead would be caught dead wearing in the first place.
Karl Lagerfeld Running Sneaker
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Rank: 1
Price: $360
Following Louis Vuitton’s incident with New Balance, Karl Lagerfeld must have felt he could get away with knocking off the brand by simply offering an even worse variation on the theme. It didn't work.
