# Extremely Extravagant Fasteners Mr. Kennedy Unveils the World's Most Expensive Shoe Laces By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-10-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-shoe-laces References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/style-and-gear/worlds-most-expensive-shoelaces/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [mr-kennedy](http://www.mr-kennedy.com/) Sneaker heads with deep pockets will be happy to see these expensive shoe laces from Mr. Kennedy. Kick those [fancy sneaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver) up a notch with these extravagantly priced [silver and gold shoe laces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace). Worthy of adorning even the most opulent of kicks, these shoe laces are made using [artisan jewelry techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1) to craft each lace by hand. The workers meticulously weave the delicate silver and gold threads to complete these astonishing laces. Requiring over 120 hours of work to complete, it's no small wonder these are the most expensive shoe laces money can buy. Don't fall in love with these laces just yet. This kind of luxury item comes with a hefty price tag. Costing anywhere from $3,000 to $19,000 dollars, this costly specialty item will only be of interest to the sneaker-obsessed with a full money clip. Delicate, finely crafted and eye-catching to boot, the most expensive shoe laces will cost you a pretty penny for a reason. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Accessories:** The trend of extravagant and high-priced accessories, such as expensive shoe laces, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury goods industry. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** The growing trend of artisanal craftsmanship in the production of luxury items, exemplified by handcrafted shoe laces, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the traditional manufacturing sector. - **Sneaker Culture:** The enduring trend of sneaker culture, driven by sneaker enthusiasts with a taste for luxury, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and footwear industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can explore innovative offerings and collaborations to cater to the demand for extravagant accessories like high-priced shoe laces. - **Fashion Manufacturing:** The fashion manufacturing industry can embrace artisanal craftsmanship techniques in the production of luxury items, including handcrafted shoe laces, to meet the demands of discerning consumers. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can tap into the sneaker culture trend and collaborate with luxury accessory brands to create unique and high-end sneakers that incorporate expensive shoe laces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000.md) - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Jewel-Informed Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sneaker-1.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md)