Any stylist or fashionista will echo the importance of having nice shoes.
A stylist once said: ‘If the shoes are wrong, no matter how much you spend on your dress or outfit, it will not have the ‘wow’ impact’.
For this reason Plive.co.ke went digging on some of the expensive shoes being worn by Kenyan celebrities.
1. Bien-Aimé Baraza
Bien of the popular Kenyan band, Sauti Sol, hit headlines in 2015 after he flaunted shoes estimated to cost a whopping Sh259,000 on social media.
The vocalist posted a photos of some red poppy suede Christian Louboutin which according to prices on online shops cost $2,500.
2. Octopizzo
Well-known rapper Octopizzo has a huge fetish for shoes that he once stole his neighbour’s kicks.
After he rose to stardom through music and had money in his pocket, number nane had a collection of over 100 pairs of shoes.
“Let your dreams outgrow the shoes of your expectations. Put yourself in my shoes & you'll understand the journey #shoes,” he captioned one of his shoe photos.
In 2014 during thelaunch of the first recording of “Coke Studio, Season 2”, the rapper donned one of the latest shoe brands from the Versace Spring Collection that retailed for $1,295 (Sh119,000).
3. Prezzo
Cash Money Brothers (CMB) Prezzo never miss a moment to live up to the meaning of his name.
The flashy singer is known for his bling bling and enjoying the luxurious things money can buy,
Also, Prezzo takes kin interest on the shoes he wears. During a meeting with Congolese legend General Defao, the Naleta Action hitmaker was wearingChristian Louboutin Studded Sneakers estimated to be worth Sh105,000.
4. Vera Sidika
Vera Sidika is probably the richest socialite in Kenya.
Going through her instagram page you will be amazed by the high-class shoes the woman puts on.
5. Betty Kyallo
KTN news anchor Betty Kyallo evidently loves the good things in life.
When she is not on the screens dressed up in her official wear, the journalists has more than once been caught rocking Gucci sneakers.
6. Mike Sonko
Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko is known for his flamboyance.
The wealthy Senator was last week the talk of town, when he was captured wearing shoes worth Sh175,000.
The shoes which are a brand of the famous Pharell x Adidas NMD human race are found in wardrobes of famous celebrities around the world who understand style.
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7. Hassan Joho
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho dons designer attires ranging from Gucci, Polo, Louis Vuitton among others.
The classy Governor has been spotted in more than one occasion wearing Gucci shoes.
8. Sonal Maherali
You might start having self-esteem issue when you go through the instagram page of Sonal Maherali, a stylist blogger.
The lady wears classy shoes including Christian Louboutin stilettos which are synonymous with fashion and luxury, Gucci, Chanel among others.
9. Anerlisa Muigai
The daughter of Keroche Breweries CEO, Anerlisa Muigai, has made headlines severally for her expensive dress and watch which cost Sh200,000.
Her love for fine things also saw the heiress buy Manolo Blahniks shoes which according to online shops range between $775 to $1250.