How Celebrities 'Stunt' Us With Their Sneaker Showboating
Summary
Celebrities often wear sneakers that many people can afford, but this is usually done to create a certain image or get attention. This practice, called "stunting," involves wearing affordable shoes to appear more relatable, even though celebrities are very wealthy and not buying for value.Key Facts
- "Stunting" means showing off or pretending to be someone you are not by doing something elaborate.
- Celebrities like Kendall Jenner wear mid-priced sneakers, such as Alo, which cost $100 to $200 but seem unusual for someone very rich.
- Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has been seen wearing Veja shoes priced around $150, likely to seem relatable without being paid to do so.
- Adidas Samba sneakers, costing about $100, are popular among many celebrities including Bella Hadid, Brad Pitt, Olivia Rodrigo, and Rosé.
- When many famous people wear the same affordable shoe, it becomes a deliberate strategy rather than a coincidence.
- As celebrity stunting makes these shoes popular, they become harder for regular people to buy.
- The article suggests stunting affects what shoes people can find and buy due to increased demand driven by celebrities.
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