Michelle’s $540 Kicks

FASHION

Updated Apr. 25, 2017 3:08PM EDT / Published May 01, 2009 9:01AM EDT

Michelle Obama may need to get up at 5:15 a.m. to walk Bo—but at least she’s doing so in style. To an event at a local food bank, the First Lady recently wore a pair of über-chic Lanvin sneakers that retail for a cool $540. While the hot stepper paired the shiny-toed sneaks with her trademark J.Crew cardigan and casual capris, 78 percent of Daily News readers thought the fashion choice was in "poor taste." But her reps have fired back, saying that “they’re shoes.” Thanks, we can see that.

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Michelle’s $540 Kicks