What is a ‘potato shoe’ and why can’t fashion get enough of this footwear trend?


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A man runs in a pair of “potato shoes” during fashion week in Paris. Photo: The New York Times

Picture a hearty russet, spartan and ovoid. Its curves swell like a Botero sculpture. Its sides bulge like a raft. Enlarge it once or twice, and this potato could perfectly fit your foot.

If this sounds like a peculiar metric for a successful shoe, consider the cornucopia of tuberous footwear already available.

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