WHEN GOLDEN Goose sneakers first began sweeping Megan Saustad’s suburban Dallas neighborhood last year, the fashion blogger and mother of three hesitated. Launched in 2007 but more prevalent than ever, the Italian-made low-tops ornamented with sparkles and stars are “crazy expensive,” she wrote on her website, Truly Megan. The sneakers, which start at $425, come either chicly “pre-scuffed” or just plain dirty, depending on your ability to see flaws as endearing. After trying on a pair, Ms. Saustad warmed to the manufactured...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 24, 2020 17:03 UTC