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The “Astro Boy” Boots

Photo Credit: Vanessa Beladianaanjani from Nawacita Post

MSCHF Ciptakan Boots ‘Astro Boy,’ Berikut Koleksinya

Would you wear “Astro Boy” boots?

“Astro boy” boots have the fashion industry in a frenzy. They are inspired by the Japanese series, Manga, which has become extremely popular among American millennials and Generation-Z.

CNN declared that fashion is entering a silly era with these big red boots, however other media outlets like, USA Today, are a bit harsher calling these boots “weird and stupid.”

 The creators of these cartoon inspired boots, MSCHF, are known for causing just mischief. A couple of years ago, they created a bong which was a rubber chicken. The unconventional creation made its way around the world. 

The price tag on these “Astro Boy” boots? For $350, you too can look like Astro boy. 

They are set to be released on February 16; however, they are all over social media and spotted on fashion bloggers and influencers in Soho, New York. The boots have gone viral. There is a long waiting list of anxious buyers. 

Despite how you feel about them, you are bound to see the cartoon boots around. I think the mixed emotions about these boots are part of their charm. Are they practical? No, but they are nostalgic whether you are a Manga fan or not. Who did not grow up watching cartoons? Who at one point or another wanted to be a cartoon? Welp! Millennials and Gen-Zers with disposable income… this is your chance! 

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