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What's in my shoes for you: politicians who love sneakers. The Prime Minister bought new sneakers. Their trail led to the luxurious palaces, vineyards and yachts of the power elite Palaces, estates, vineyards and yachts

Nike Air Max Light Breathe (White/Midnight Navy)

Price:$139 (83% of the all-Russian subsistence level)

Interesting choice. The sneakers are a kind of offshoot of the classic Nike Air Max One model, which first appeared in stores in 1987. In simple terms, this is a remix of the legendary model of the American brand, into which they wanted to introduce some fresh technologies. The main feature of these sneakers is a soft high sole with a built-in Air Max cushioning cylinder, which is a sealed capsule with compressed air. When you walk in these sneakers, you will not only enjoy your walk, but also appear taller. I remember walking from Red Square along Pokrovka towards Kurskaya, and from there to the Investigative Committee. It was a great hike - my legs weren't tired at all, this air tank was a wonderful thing.

Interesting fact: The idea to make the cushioning bladder visible and transparent came to Tinker Hatfield (famous Nike designer) when he was visiting Paris. There he was very impressed by the Georges Pompidou National Center for Art and Culture, where all the communications of the building were made visible. Looking at it from the street you can see all the stairs, flights, passages and other communications.

Adidas Consortium x UNDFTD x Neighborhood Micropacer

Price:$199 (119% of the all-Russian subsistence level)

Let's talk about everything in order. If you are a little scared by this pile of beautiful and incomprehensible words next to adidas, it is in vain. Everything is extremely simple. Adidas Consortium is a subsidiary of the German brand that specializes in creating limited collaborations with famous brands, personalities, stores, etc. This time, two well-known brands from the world of street fashion were chosen for the collaboration - the Japanese Neighborhood and the American UNDFTD (Undefeated), and the basis (canvas) was the legendary Micropacer model, which became famous because of its special computer located on the tongue of the sneaker . The computer tracks your stride speed and mechanics and then converts it into a number of steps. In short, a pedometer built into sneakers. Believe it or not, these sneakers were designed back in 1984. In general, as regards this model itself. A very cool collaboration of two important streetwear brands based on classics - the perfect combination. There is no shame in wearing these sneakers to go to some fashionable party or dance to American Boy. The level of hype is increasing sharply.

Interesting fact: As a basis for its logo, the UNDFTD brand (it started with an ordinary store) took a very specific symbol, which is not known to everyone. In this way, prisoners count 5 days in prison cells (this makes it much easier to calculate the total number of days spent in custody).

ASICS Onitsuka Tiger X-Caliber Pennant

Price:$89 (53% of the all-Russian subsistence level)

Very simple and beautiful model. True Japanese minimalism, where high-quality materials and brilliant design ideas are successfully combined. If you like simple, versatile sneakers, this is a great choice. You can wear them to the store, to Seliger, or to Skolkovo.

Interesting fact: ASICS is an acronym for "Anima sano in corpore sano", which is Latin for "In a sound body, a sound mind".

Adidas x Raf Simons Formula One

Price:$305 (183% of the all-Russian subsistence level)

I also noticed that Dmitry Anatolyevich chooses mainly tall models to hide his short stature. In general, judging specifically by this aspect, he chooses the right models. A high sole, a powerful heel - this is immediately guaranteed to increase your height by +5cm (take this into account if you want to look a little taller than you are). Some of the most beautiful and interesting models with high soles are produced by adidas in collaboration with the famous designer Raf Simons. If you are far from the world of sneaker fashion, then here is a clear comparison: it is like a Porsche in the world of cars - beautiful, provocative, but not always practical, and the price is high. The model itself is quite interesting, but it’s quite difficult for me to imagine what kind of clothes Dmitry Anatolyevich could wear these sneakers with.

Interesting fact: Raf Simmons is a certified specialist in the field of furniture and interior design.

Nike Flyknit Max

Price:$239 (144% of the all-Russian subsistence level)

If we talk about the best sneakers on this list, these are the ones I would choose. An excellent breathable upper made of Flyknit material, which is a synthetic fabric woven from threads - they are simply unrealistically comfortable for the foot. All this splendor is placed on a full-size Air cylinder, which perfectly protects the foot from external influences. Comfort here is maximum. High sole again.

Interesting fact: All American prisons have banned sneakers made with Air Max technology because prisoners ripped open the balloon and hid money, drugs, and sometimes small bladed weapons in it.

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It's no secret that shoes with a hidden or small external platform are made not only for women, but also for men. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (his height is 162 cm) appeared in the gym wearing Nike Air Max 90 sneakers, which have the highest part of the platform - 4 cm. This allowed him to be slightly taller than Vladimir Putin (170 cm). But, of course, it is worth noting the skill of photographers who skillfully use such small professional tricks as a wide-angle lens and a certain shooting angle.

Dmitry Medvedev also carefully chooses shoes for official events. In 2014, at a meeting with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, he wore Prada derby boots with three-centimeter soles.

Shoes with a high platform are very popular not only among top officials. It is no coincidence that in Italy, where the average male height is 175 cm, there are huge queues for Hogan sneakers on sales days. This is a relatively young Italian shoe brand, founded in 1986 as part of the Tod's Group, whose main concept is to combine modern materials and design to achieve maximum comfort. Their best-selling Interactive urban sneaker model has been in production since 1997. In addition to fantastic comfort for the foot, it can still increase the height by 2.5 cm. Using the Hogan Atelier custom service, you can modify the sneakers in any way, including the height of the platform and the inner insole.

➋ Sew custom suits

Of course, it is always better to order suits from a good tailor who can carefully balance the proportions, including taking into account the client’s height. Most likely, he will advise you on a jacket and trousers that are narrower, and will find the exact fit of the shoulders and sleeve length. Try not to unbutton your jacket, especially a double-breasted one, otherwise your figure will visually appear short and overweight.

Pants should sit on the hips, as a high waist visually shortens the upper body, but even outside the office, tuck a fitted shirt into your trousers, otherwise you will get the opposite effect.

Not very tall, the famous designer Tom Ford (pictured) knows better than anyone how to dress so that the lack of height is not noticeable: tight trousers and a fitted jacket do their job flawlessly.

Excessively long clothes are the enemy of all short people. As for T-shirts, you should choose ones that are no longer than your upper thigh.

It is well known that a vertical stripe visually elongates, while a horizontal stripe immediately draws attention to short stature. Checks and large prints also look unfavorable.


➎ Accessories must be selected according to proportions

Accessories must be selected according to proportions. The tie should not be short and wide, but long and of medium width, the buckle should be no wider than the belt. It is better to choose a briefcase that is the size of a folder for papers, so that it does not visually “crush” you.


And most importantly, don’t forget to go to the gym regularly. People of short stature often have disproportionately large heads, which make their figure appear small. The gym will help you. Being slim is always a plus; focusing on your abs and shoulder girdle will help correct your proportions. At the same time, you shouldn’t forget about your legs.

Last week, another investigation of an opponent of the Russian government, Alexei Navalny, was published. The politician claims that he uncovered the corruption schemes of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. It turns out that Dmitry Anatolyevich is passionate about sneakers - by the way, he fell for them. Kyky decided to make a selection of what the Russian Prime Minister orders through proxies in case any of you need it.

Nike Air Max 95 No Sew

The Nike Air Max 95 No Sew in Medium Base Gray & White is a versatile shoe that's perfect for a run or a casual meeting with a business partner at your country estate somewhere in Vietnam. It will also be a pleasure to stroll along the Minsk sidewalks in this classic. The Nike Air Max 95 was released back in 1995, and since then it has gained popularity among fans. The average price of Nike Air Max 95 sneakers in Minsk is around 300 rubles, but we haven’t found anything exactly like Medvedev’s.

Nike Flyknit Max

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These stylish, next-generation Nike beauties were first introduced in the Spring/Summer 2016 collection. The upper is made of unusual textiles using special Flyknit technology - a special weaving of threads that makes the material light, flexible and soft. These sneakers completely follow the contours of the foot. The sole of the Nike Air Max Flyknit model is made of foam and rubber, but its main advantage is the vacuum, thanks to which the shoe perfectly cushions the foot and can withstand even heavy loads. This model is not the cheapest and in Minsk costs about 500 rudders.

Nike Air Max Light Breathe

Another look at Nike Air Max. Laconic, elegant men's sneakers for summer and spring. Judging by the name itself, they are very light and, as they say, breathable. Another universal model, in which you can go both to the feast and to the world. For beauty and chic you will have to pay about 300 rubles in Minsk stores.

Onitsuka Tiger x-Caliber

These stylish Japanese sneakers cost about 250 rubles in Minsk. The multi-season model is made of artificial materials and is well suited for walkers. Pay attention to the colors of the models - this is not a white sole with a black top.

Adidas Consortium x UNDFTD x Neighborhood Micropacer

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This is where the heavy premier artillery comes in: an exclusive edition of the Adidas Micropacer, created in collaboration with two famous representatives of streetwear culture - Undefeated from Los Angeles and the Japanese Neighborhood. These sneakers are released as part of the Consortium line, dedicated to the most important models of adidas. This model is a Limited Edition, so you are unlikely to be able to get it in Belarus, but in the normal world of online trading, such sneakers cost about $230.

Adidas x Raf Simons Formula One

Raf Simons is a name from “high fashion”. But fancy sneakers don't guarantee you'll look your best. Dmitry Anatolyevich likes to wear this “special edition” with a shirt and jeans, but we do not recommend this. These sneakers start at $300 on ebay.

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24/06/2010

Dmitry Medvedev, as part of his visit to the United States, met with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Needless to say, the meeting was significant. But what was most striking was that with a 26-centimeter difference in height, in the photo our president was only 10 centimeters inferior. Apparently this was because of the huge heels, the bloggers thought, and began to peer at the photographs...



ABOUT The answer was found very soon - in one of the photos taken by the popular LJ-ist drugoi, the shoes of politicians are clearly visible. It turns out that the president actually wears shoes with very heavy heels, and his soles are clearly worn out. How can this be - many people were outraged and did not understand how the head of state could attend official events in this form. Apparently he was just wearing comfortable, worn-out shoes - it was a long journey.


Arnold looked even weirder. At first, everyone thought that the Californian governor was cold and came to the meeting in winter boots. Then it turned out that in fact, cowboy boots made of alligator skin were peeking out from under the trousers. This is a completely different matter! If the boots are expensive, then you can wear them with a suit, no big deal. The main thing is that animal rights activists don’t turn against him now.

It is noteworthy that back in 2008, in his blog, the famous Russian fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev, anticipating events, warned politicians: “I do not recommend that politicians wear shoes made of ostrich and crocodile leather. How many fashionistas I see wearing lizards! I think that the leather from which the president’s shoes are made should never cause animal reflexes associated with reptiles.”

Let us recall that neither one nor the other had previously been noted on the lists of poorly-shod politicians. Typically, stylists and image makers laughed at the heels of Nicolas Sarkozy, who has a lot of complexes because of his height (165 cm) and his tall wife. French journalists once even managed to uncover the president's little secret. It turned out that Sarkozy orders special insoles for shoes, which, in combination with high-heeled boots, allowed him to stand 9 cm taller.

By the way, many Hollywood shorties turn to the same shoemaker (the Bertulli company), including Tom Cruise. Shoes are ordered through the online store. Standard models increase height due to a 3 cm heel and a special insole that adds another 4 cm (apparently an even more advanced model was developed for Sarkozy). The advertisement claims that from the outside the special purpose of these shoes is completely invisible. “Magic shoes” are not that expensive - from 100 to 250 euros.

Typically, psychologists and fashion critics pay attention to the clothes and accessories of world political leaders, but what they are wearing is left aside. “Strange,” many Russian women will think, who were taught from childhood that the first thing they need to do is look at men’s shoes. American writer Meghan Cleary, author of the book “What Your Shoes Say About You,” thinks the same. She claims that shoes say a lot about their owner.

For example, former US President George W. Bush preferred to wear black classic light leather shoes at work, which were sewn in Wisconsin, or rough black Italian shoes from the Italian company Vito Artioli. By the way, Saddam Hussein also loved them.

In everyday life, Bush preferred handmade cowboy boots (costing on average from $300 to $40 thousand). Sometimes he even wore them to formal events. Bush also had personalized black elk leather boots from shoemaker Rocky Carroll from Texas. He sported them in 2004. His initials and an image of the American flag were visible on the boots. Meghan Cleary's insight into all of this is that Bush, like a man who wears cowboy boots, relies on the friends he made as a schoolboy. Let us add on our own that apparently Bush simply loved comfort, which he could not sacrifice even for the sake of his image.

Since the book was written several years ago, the author described the shoes of political leaders who were then on the wave. In her opinion, Tony Blair, who preferred classic black low shoes made by John Lobb, showed himself in this way as a man who was used to speaking directly and came from a respectable family that valued hard work.

Jacques Chirac has always loved black loafers. Fashion is not the main thing for Chirac; what is much more important is that moccasins are very comfortable when walking, the shoe “analyst” believes. As a conclusion: the French President has an easy approach to life. He loves to have fun and enjoy life, but at the same time is a keen observer, a loyal friend and can give good advice.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi prefers the classics, which is not surprising for an Italian of advanced age. His favorite shoes are classic Italian shoes with square toes. The American hastened to conclude that Berlusconi loves good food, wine, has a sense of beauty and is a true gentleman. Subtly emphasized, but the question remains - was it worth looking at dozens of photographs of Berlusconi's shoes?

According to the author of the “study,” Vladimir Putin most often wears shiny black shoes with square toes. This could mean that "Mr. Putin wants to be radical, but within reasonable limits, he is an energetic person who at the same time strives to be majestic."

And finally, I would like to mention Barack Obama. He has the image of a young and active politician, so he is periodically seen wearing sneakers. In 2009, Shaquille O'Neal gave the US President his size 55 sneaker, which Barack Obama, as a basketball fan, carefully keeps to this day. .

The FBK Investigation Department drew attention to Medvedev’s expensive shoes, which caused a heated discussion on the Internet

The Investigation Department of the Anti-Corruption Foundation drew attention to one of the photographs of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, where he was depicted wearing unusual-looking boots.

A discussion immediately broke out on the Internet about whether it was ethical for the second-in-command of the state, who had previously told pensioners that “there is no money,” to wear such expensive shoes.

Thus, the municipal deputy of the Shchukino district, Maxim Kats, known for his opposition views, spoke in defense of the prime minister, saying that “these are just good shoes,” saying that he himself has a jacket worth 50 thousand rubles.

Many other users also said that they did not see anything unusual in expensive shoes: according to them, almost every schoolchild in the metro has a smartphone comparable in price to Medvedev’s shoes, and the Russian Prime Minister should not dress cheaply.

However, there were also those who supported FBK. Thus, the editor-in-chief of the Mediazona portal Sergei Smirnov wrote that he does not understand “where all such successful people come from.”<...>: in the country the median salary is 20 thousand (or whatever it is exactly). Probably no one has relatives with such a salary. Nobody has parents! In his opinion, “the argument about the iPhone is amazingly stupid, as if Medvedev has these same shoes and he’s been saving for a couple of months.”

Other Twitter users also agreed with Smirnov, posting numerous collages of Medvedev, playing on his phrase “There is no money, but you hold on,” said to Crimean pensioners in response to their complaints about their 8 thousand ruble pensions.

It is typical that a number of users provided a link to an online store, where the price of the boots was lower than in the FBK screenshot: approximately 400 pounds. However, now this price has already increased to 565 pounds sterling - that is, to the same 50 thousand rubles.

Let us remind you that this is not the first scandal surrounding the clothing of top officials of the state: for example, after a joint photo shoot between the president and the prime minister in 2015, it turned out that Vladimir Putin’s sweatpants at that time cost no less than 82.5 thousand rubles. Even then, the media noted that finding sweatpants, even for the top officials of the state, more than 10 thousand rubles, was not an easy task, since well-known brands do not like to produce these wardrobe items.

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