I still can’t believe that Sergio Rossi is closing all of its freestanding stores in the U.S.! So sad, luckily the Italian brand will still be sold in department stores. l am wondering however if the teaming-up of Sergio Rossi and Puma has anything to do with Sergio Rossi being strapped for cash. The Sergio Rossi for Puma capsule collection features satin lace-up sneakers done in a variety of colors each of which retail for $190 — almost three times the price of the average Puma sneaker. I completely understand that this being a special collaboration that the sneakers need to sell at a premium, but there doesn’t seem to be all that much innovation here! Looking at the pair pictured above I wouldn’t think they were anything other than an average pair of Pumas. They actually look somewhat like bowling shoes to me…I mean seriously — couldn’t they have at least put some cool shoe laces!?
What do you think about these Sergio Rossi for Puma Sneakers? Snob or Slob?
