History
Sneakers today often evoke a level of devotion that might seem excessive to the casual observer. But it was that passion that inspired Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo, the married design duo behind Italian fashion label Golden Goose Deluxe Brand, to launch their own luxury lace-up line in 2007 to pair with their streetwear. Since then, the sneakers, with their synthesis of West Coast skater cool and Venetian craftsmanship--most evident in the much-coveted men's and women's Superstar model--have attracted an intensely loyal following, one that includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh. And while it might seem strange for a $500-$800 pair of Italian leather shoes to come pre-scuffed, Abloh explains,