A leg up for sneakers, as people are willing to pay premium prices for them

While we wear sneakers regularly, it is the ones released from existing high-fashion brands like Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Common Projects and Gucci that are the ones fetching a high price. Photo: 123rf

As we see luxury fashion encroaching into streetwear, there is one item that has become increasingly popular among the well-dressed.

Sneakers.