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What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Comic shoes? It's weird, take another look.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

In the past two years, the fashion circle has been more or less a bit of a middle two, and brands such as Gucci and Loewe have long been co-branded with animation IP; Balenciga and Moncler have also entered the metaverse one after another, customizing new clothes for the game characters of "Fortnite", and the two-dimensional and reality are becoming more and more closely linked, and the teardown of the dimensional wall is just around the corner.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Speaking of the recent broken circle linkage between the fashion circle and anime, I don't know if everyone has been brushed by a pair of "comic shoes" recently. RED RUBBER BOOTS, CALLED "BIG RED BOOTS", HAVE CAUSED A SMALL EARTHQUAKE IN THE TREND CIRCLE THESE DAYS, AND THIS IS THE LATEST CREATIVE WORK LAUNCHED BY NEW YORK ART GROUP MSCHF.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

The rounded and sleek shoe shape and "giant" size will only seem incredible at first glance. The TPU rubber outline and EVA material sole printed by 3D do not look like an ergonomic design, and they do not consider wearability at all, but the more strange it is, the more people can't take their eyes off.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Although it has been officially released for a few days, many netizens have put it on their legs first, and anyone who wears it will become a "comic leg" in seconds.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Many people associate this big red boot with the same fire-breathing boots in the comic "Astro Boy". Indeed, whether it is the original manga written by Osamu Tezuka or the physical tide play that was later launched, the two are no different. This wave of MSCHF's operation does not rule out the suspicion of paying tribute to Astro Boy, and can also take the opportunity to harvest a wave of feelings.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

But according to MSCHF, in fact, when the boots were conceived, they were not designed with Astro Boy in mind, but were based on the big red boots on the feet of the little monkey next to Dora in the cartoon "Dora the Explorer". Coincidentally, the monkey's name was "Boots." It was just that by mistake it was recognized as the more popular Astro Boy of the same style, and it became popular unexpectedly.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

The fashion industry's recent "comic" action is not limited to MSCHF, Jimmy Choo recently released a capsule shoe collection to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the animated version of "Sailor Moon". Restore the combat boots of Mizukitsu, Ami Mizuno, Rei Nakino, Makoto Kino and Minako Aino to reality.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Even the little black cat Luna was made into a cat-headed dinner bag, which is very gorgeous and dreamy, and when you wear it, it becomes the embodiment of love and justice, and the American war fans on TikTok have begun to boil.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

At the Jimmy Choo event on Valentine's Day, Qiu Tian appeared with this pair of Shui Bingyue socks and boots. This "wild supermodel" completely interprets herself as a living Sailor Moon, which is the degree that anyone who looks at it will surrender.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

However, the most ecstatic thing for fans should be Jimmy Choo's additional customized Water Ice Moon Special Edition, which is full of flashes and full points for combat power. Hand-encrusted with 19,000 Swarovski crystals from bodice to heel, the cuff is embedded with the iconic American Crescent logo. According to rumors, Shui Bingyue's pair of diamond high-heeled boots cost as much as $15,000, and it seems that becoming a Sailor Moon not only requires the aura of the chosen daughter, but also financial resources.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

However, no outrageous price can match the pink bubble girl's heart in Paris Hailton. For Hilton, who personally transformed into the diamond version of the water ice moon on Halloween, these pink boots are completely written with her name, and it is already foreseeable that Miss Hilton will get the unboxing video for the first time. Maybe there will be a pair of sisters, and it is not impossible for sailor suit warriors to reappear in the world.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

In fact, observing the trends in the fashion circle in recent seasons, cartoon animation IP is becoming more and more popular, and Loewe is one of the most enjoyable. Creative director Johnathan Anderson's childlike heart should have been heard of, and these seasons have continued to launch collaborations with Studio Ghibli, first last year's "Spirited Away", and this year's "Howl's Moving Castle", it seems that Johnathan Anderson is determined to brand the movies he watched in his childhood one by one.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

And there are so many funny operations on the Loewe show that you can't stop. In the spring/summer 2023 runway, it was not only the balloons and anthurium heels that shocked people, but also a pair of inflatable rubber heels that resembled Minnie Minnie's feet that also made the viewers' eyes shine.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

These strangely shaped high heels have a smooth and full exterior silhouette, surrounded by inflatable material wrapped around the material of the foot, although it looks slightly bulky, but unexpectedly exudes a touch of cuteness, like Minnie's rounded kitten heels in the anime. Johnathan Anderson also launched two colors closer to the animation prototype, matte rubber powder and glossy red, and Minnie Mouse would take home on the spot when he saw it.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Kylie Jenner, as a guest of the show at the time, also stepped on this pair of "comic shoes" for the first time, and the Girl Boss Look with a light gray coat was paired with black inflatable high heels, which allowed Kai to add some permission to love temperament in addition to the overbearing air.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Of course, the first to put Minnie Mini shoes on the runway was not Loewe, which appeared in Balenciaga 2023 vacation collection. However, Balenciaga uses a material similar to sponge filling, which makes the upper look thicker, and the toe is narrower and sharper.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Bella Hadid, Han Suxi and Nicole Kidman also demonstrated how to wear Minnie Mouse shoes in the season's commercial. In the slightly serious office office background, three power women fully armed with Officewear step on such a pair of funny high heels, and the diametrically opposed atmosphere weakens the oppression of the workplace. It has to be said that Demna Gvasalia understands dark humor.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

However, Demna Gvasalia does not intend to converge on playfulness, and not only Minnie Mouse is the same in this season's shoes, but even Mickey's toe shoes have been "three-dimensionalized" to reality. This pair of Mickey shoes, based on traditional derby shoes, has a more robust silhouette under Balenciaga's interpretation.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

With the toe raised high, the curved shape of the shoe body, and the huge semi-circular silhouette seems to echo the trend of "Clowncore clown core" some time ago, Demna Gvasalia once again plays surrealism.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Seeing this, everyone may have questions: What does the strange comic cartoon shoes have to do with ordinary people?

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Don't rush to deny it yet. Maybe you remember the amazing rubber rain boots Puddle Boots released by Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2020? As one of the many blockbuster items created by Daniel Lee during his tenure at Bottega Veneta, Puddle Boots was called "ugly" at the beginning of its release.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

One of the reasons is that their bulky and wide shoe body and unflattering booty length are really difficult to identify with from the aesthetic level of haute couture.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

At the same time, the overall silhouette design of Puddle Boots is the most inconspicuous design even in cartoons, but this simple scrawled boots are slightly similar to the pair on Prince Porgy's feet in "King Ranking".

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

However, once the psychological hurdle was crossed, people's tolerance of ugly shoes was gradually released, and BV Puddle Boots instantly turned the situation around and became a beloved thing for the owner of the street shoot. Not only is the color scheme rich and eye-catching, but the anti-slip and wearability have also been verified by the public, even if it can't wait for a rainy day, you can't wait to wear it and blow up the street.

What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?
What does the sky-high comic shoes have to do with ordinary people?

Of course, BV rain boots are only a few cases of overtaking on curves, and most of the comic shoes with cartoon elements are just a momentary gimmick on social media.

Although fashion that deviates from pragmatism may be far from mass life, people may not need a little visual stimulation to mediate the tedious and banal routine. The "ascension operation" from comics to reality is a fantasy brought by the fashion circle, and the curious but cute cartoonish comic shoes can also be an abstract surreal product, after all, everyone needs a little daily humor.

Source: Instagram, brand website, Pinterest, Fashionista

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