Trump’s New Sneakers: How to wear

Former President Donald Trump took to the stage at Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con last month to unveil what might be the most memorable piece of political merch since the MAGA hat. Clad in his signature navy blue suit, white shirt, solid red tie and black oxford shoes, he held a pair of gleaming, golden sneakers dubbed the “Never Surrender” high-tops in his hands. “This is something I’ve been talking about for 12 years, 13 years,” Trump said, “and I think it’s going to be a big success.”

The flaxen footwear — made in the same color as Trump’s hair, much of his home decor and the 18-karat golden toilet the Guggenheim Museum once offered to the Trump White House — features an American flag and stitched capital T.

Trump’s kicks quickly made headlines. Raymond Arroyo, a Fox News contributor, said in a cringe-worthy segment that they would help Trump connect with Black voters because “they love sneakers […] certainly in the inner city.”

Questionable coverage notwithstanding, they’ve been a huge hit: The pre-order for a limited run of 1,000 pairs, each priced at $399, sold out within minutes, and a few have already been flipped on eBay for over $5,000. Watch dealer Roman Sharf bought an autographed pair for $9,000 through an auction held the same day as the sneaker’s debut. “They smell like glue,” he said that morning, holding the shoes up to his nose to take a whiff.

But how does one wear gilded sneakers? Believe it or not, there are a few options. Here are five ways you can actually pull off Trump’s sneakers.

Source: Politico