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Designer $995 Sneaker for Men

Christian Louboutin's Couture Kicks

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Designer $995 Sneaker for Men
Nowadays, sneaker companies have been scrambling trying to create recession-friendly shoes in today's depressed economy. However, shoe designer Christian Louboutin dishes out a pair of thorny kicks for slightly under a grand, hoping buyers will jump on the French couture darling's latest bait. Will sneaker fanatic bite the hook?

Style

When it comes to women's shoes, nobody serves it up better for the ladies than Christian Louboutin himself! He's the master of designing slick pumps oozing with sex appeal. However, his latest drop geared for men is a disappointment in my book. The least he could have done was create equally sexy shoes for the stylish gents. Featuring studded embellishments on a pair of super basic sneakers that look like Keds, Monsieur Louboutin didn't try redesigning a cutting-edge shoe model from scratch for men in the same way he re-invented the heel for the ladies.

Cost

Insane! I can show you how to make the exact pair of shoes for under $50. When it comes to splurging on his fine heels, a woman realizes she is paying for a style that can't be replicated or found anywhere else! Yet these shoes don't offer anything special that make them original.

Where to Buy

Currently selling at Fred Segal on Melrose in Los Angeles, buyers can come into the store to purchase or call to order by phone (they ship anywhere). The information is: Fred Segal Feet 323-655-9500, 8100 Melrose Ave, LA, 90046 and store hours are M-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm!

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