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Balenciaga and orthopaedic brand Scholl team up for ‘Frankenshoe’ hybrid
Fashion’s ugly shoe trend goes from strength to strength with high-heeled sandals to retail at £625
The collection, which launched this week, includes a “Frankenshoe” style that combines the buckle and front strap found on the classic Pescura Scholl sandal with a cork sole and a spindly high heel. Celebrities including Lily-Rose Depp and Sarah Jessica Parker are wearing its shoes and Scholl has reported sales this year are up, with those in the 29- to 45-year-old age group buying the designs with a higher price point. However, describing the Pescura as a healthy choice is not entirely straightforward, says Dr Helen Branthwaite, the chief clinical adviser for the Royal College of Podiatry.
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