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As sneakers have gone from athletic wear to fashion statement, luxury brands have taken notice and pumped out their own sneakers, hoping to bring some of their inflated prices to the shoe game.

There may be no bigger offender than these Franken-shoes made by Versace. Useless gold zippers, a dumb gold midsole plate and a bulky strap across the mid-foot that looks like it was inspired by a 2Chainz album cover.

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Somehow, these things cost $1,295. A fool and his money are soon parted.

[Sole Collector]