Can we take a moment to talk about how I hated sneakers once I moved past the Britney Spears x SKECHERS era? After that, it was wedges and ballet flats for me. 

Especially Tory Burch ballet flats – those things had a chokehold on my wardrobe. 

Yet once I hit adulthood, I quickly outgrew my ballet flat phase and discovered I couldn’t be in heels all the time. 

One day while strolling through a Nordy’s, I discovered an appealing pair of sneakers called Golden Goose. I loved the custom hand distressing and fun mixing of patterns and colors. 

And while the price tag can be hefty, I’m going to break down why you should own at least one pair, and where to find them for the best deals. 

So let’s start with some basics and take an honest look at Golden Goose Deluxe Brand.

Sizing

Offered in European sizes, and utilizing the best Italian leather, Golden’s overall run true to size. If you are between sizes, I would size down, as these shoes will mold to your feet after you break them in.

Sizing down is especially recommended for Hi-Stars which I find to run slightly on the larger size.

The process of breaking your shoes in takes a handful of wears for most, though for me, I have noticed my Super-Stars break in almost instantly.

Only one pair of Super-Stars blistered my feet, but to be fair, I took them on a 5-mile walk, right out of the box. Yeah, not my best move.

To expedite the break-in process, wear a pair of thick socks, and run a hairdryer over your shoes…this will help stretch them out!

Styles

Goldens come in a variety of styles:

•  Super-Star
•  Sky-Star
•  Ball Star
•  Dad-Star
•  Francy
•  Hi Star
•  Mid Star
•  Purestar
•  Running Sole
•  Slide
•  Stardan
•  Starter
•  V-Star
•  Yeah

My personal favorites that I wear daily are my Super-Stars. I also own the Hi Star and Purestar styles. 

Styling

Because Golden’s are for the free-spirited creative, you can wear these as you see fit. Sometimes I pair mine with a short Spell dress, other times I pair them with jeans, a mock neck, and a blazer. It simply depends on my vibe for the day.

Although my funky Golden’s are my fave, I find myself wearing the more low-key pairs quite often, especially in the office.

Retailers 

You can find Golden’s at popular retailers like Nordstrom, Revolve, Intermix, Saks, Neiman Marcus, and of course their flagship stores. 

If you choose to purchase a pair from Nordstrom, maximize your dollar, by using their rewards program. If you’re a cardholder, opt for a triple point day – this way you are guaranteed to get a Nordstrom Note (or three) back.

If you’re looking for a deal, I try to post GG’s to my LTK when they go on sale.

Sneaker Lab

If you’re looking to add even more spice to your Golden’s, I recommend doing the sneaker lab at least once. During the experience, you work with an artist from the Golden Goose lab and get to make your sneakers even more special. I did mine at the SFO Flagship store, and the experience was rad.

To close things out, if you’re looking for a pair of sneakers that won’t show their age and have styles ranging from your inner rockstar – this is the brand for you. The cost can be steep, but when you break down the cost per wear, it’s totally worth it. Your sneakers should be anything but boring.