Singapore PM Wong spotted wearing black New Balance shoes at National Day Parade like those worn by SAF servicemen

The shoes worn by PM Lawrence Wong appeared to be similar to the running shoes worn by SAF servicemen. - Photos: Gavin Foo, SAF/ Facebook

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived at the National Day Parade on Friday (Aug 9) wearing a pair of black New Balance shoes that have sparked chatter among netizens online.

In a Facebook post on Aug 9, Singapore media outlet SGAG drew attention to PM Wong’s shoes with a photo of him stepping out of a car to attend his first NDP since he was sworn in as prime minister.