Have we gone too far??

[@dubssalamander]

I like the concept, but I feel like the crazier and more unique these pieces become the harder it is for them to have longevity. It definitely feels like a trend because they’re so polarizing.

[@sansthology]

that´s exactly how I feel

[@dahterrasse]

they succeeded at exactly what they were supposed to do - be shocking and divisive to gain a lot of attention very quickly. they've created a moment. it won't be long until it's "remember when everyone made a post about those big red boots?" and then a bit later, they will probably be pretty much forgotten

[@nogoodname8133]

They are concept pieces not meant to be worn out in public and the sooner people accept how ridiculous they look trying to wear them in public the better... they look cool in a shoot, but they are unpractical for day to day life...

[@Andrew.25]

If these were AI generated and didn’t have physical presence ,i would love these but tbh aint no one gonna wear these shock value items after the trend die down because these ARE RECOGNISABLE

[@tylerkelli]

completely agree with this

[@matthemming9105]

Weird fact: Astroboy's "boots" are actually the feet from his first love, a fellow robot who was turned into a weapon, and died. So there's a dark, melancholy aspect to the playfulness of these boots, too.

[@Iostlight]

Red shoes Illuminati

[@baby.nay.]

Wow did not know that ! 💔 makes me sad

[@ElementMMV]

They weren’t even marketed by mschf as astro boy y’all just gave them that name…

[@emitakaoka3582]

Mschf releasing these boots almost seems like they wanted to prove a point that people will bandwagon onto any trend regardless if they authentically enjoy it or not.

[@asmusanerstorm8678]

One thing I feel like no ones really talking about is the fact that these boots didnt just "go viral" in the traditional sense. Mschf probably gave these to every fashion influencer they could, and because they are so crazy people are bound to notice them. But when you see all your favourite fashion people making TikToks and fitpics wearing these, i think it creates a kind of self fulfilling narrative that everybody loves them. Genius marketing by mschf but you gotta be aware of it. Its not just random that youre seeing these boots everywhere you look, its to make you buy them

[@JesseBesse]

I think they're an interesting set of boots just because of the difficulty and challenge they propose to the fashion community. For years things have been geared around enunciating thinner bodies in favour of fun shapes and patterns. And these boots have almost "exposed" a lot of influencers I've enjoyed following for fashion content whether they're great at styling or just being a product of current fashion trends enunciating their body types.

[@dudirbdjris]

MSCHF is a crazy brand and I'm here for it honestly.

[@memelord3348]

Facts, I ain’t buying any from them. Appreciating the art from afar

[@matthemming9105]

I actually grew up watching Astroboy in the 80s, so these boots have massive nostalgia for me. I hope to see someone on the street wearing them one day!

[@bigwildonion]

Thank you for keeping sustainability in the conversation here. I think the MSCHF boots are so fun and cute, but they sold out so fast that I wonder how many impulse purchases happened, and how many regrets are out there. If these boots express something about you, and you will be happy wearing them frequently for years to come, that's great and I say go for it. But pause first, and think about whether there is a better way to add excitement, fun, color, and personality to your look.

[@SCT11]

#PVV most of social media fashion these days is more about marketing than it is about the actual look/functionality/likability/etc of an item. The influencers you featured that were wearing it aren’t going to be wearing it in a month but honestly, at $350, that’s probably a small price for them to pay for the content, attention, and possible followers they got. At this point, we’re all in the Emperor’s New Clothes era just pretending like the stuff we see isn’t utterly ridiculous lol.

[@baby.nay.]

Really great take ; I agree

[@dahterrasse]

at this point it should be a no brainer that it's about marketing, it's not even hidden

[@mentazmic]

That’s a good take

[@maireadfoleyy]

I've never heard of MSCHF before this so honestly fair play to them it caught everyone's attention and I wish them all the best

[@eric36518708]

As someone who’s spent most of his adult life working out to look like, then get strong like an anime character I appreciate these boots. They remind me of my childhood. As an older person (early 30’s) getting into fashion late in life I wouldn’t wear these but I love them!

[@tw_judy]

I think they’re fun even if it’s just for a trend. Then when the novelty wears off they would make a super cool umbrella stand for your apartment. As far as practibility, I think most people into fashion are past the point where they pick clothes just for comfort or utility. For an extreme example just look at Carol Christian Poell, half of his clothes are designed to discomfort the wearer as a form of “anti-fashion.”

[@DrewJoiner]

Love a Judy Yang comment

[@tw_judy]

@@DrewJoiner Love a Drew Joiner vid ^_^

[@DoFeedThePigeons]

Finally, a new fashion KZbinr 🙌🏻 I was getting sick of the biased, “The Casual” and “Bliss Foster”, who refused to take a stand against Balenciaga and Kanye West in the recent controversies!

[@paulsoper3874]

Honestly, these boots feel unique and this brand has it's history for creating outrageous footwear, and it's refreshing to see satirical pieces get such high attention again; However, these will have little to no interest in 3-4 months when mschf releases their next outrageous piece that garners this high amount of attention. I'd argue also that the reason for such high interest in this particular boot is due to the fusion of two vastly different genres, that being fashion and manga, something that hasn't been emphasized on such a level prior to this. I definitely see more comic book and video game referenced high fashion becoming a focal point to an extent this year, especially with gen z growing older and having more fondness for nostalgic content, i.e Retro Systems Such As The GameCube, Older Nickelodeon Cartoons, Old Companies From Y2K, etc.

[@3mi3mi]

If the boots came out in the 90s or 00s, I could totally see Björk pairing them with an insane outfit and being an iconic moment for her. Some of those influences you showed just kind of wore a regular outfit with the boots, like they didn’t know what to do with them but have them as a flex. It had more potential than just being a trend.

[@JYBuns]

I gotta say, you're such a great creator and influencer. I think more rather than advice, you give so much depth and impact on the fashion community by discussing topics not many really think abt when wearing clothes. Keep releasing great videos man👍

[@gothamgalleria]

YES. We gone too far with these boots

[@khadijadirir8082]

As someone who used to read the manga and loved astroboy, the boots are very cute to me! Like I would never have guessed they would ever be popular to the fashion types who aren't alt tho. I hope I keep seeing them around hopefully with better structure/sizing because it shouldn't be that hard to take something off

[@tommygrillas6807]

I love Drew because he keeps it real and doesn't try to put us on any particular fashion trend. It's refreshing to hear a content creator disagree with a fashion trend and have an honest opinion. Keep it up Drew!

[@ChristalJ]

Seeing people get stuck in em got me scared, my calves might be too thick for those They’re cute and fun tho. Love the Astro Boy cosplay aspect. Definitely causing a lot of buzz. Boots are my favorite kind of shoe. I’m glad you brought up the Balenciaga point cause when I first saw them I thought of their influence.

[@baby.nay.]

Girl same . I can’t get my calves into most regular ass boots . Would love to see cartoony clothing become more a thing tho ❤

[@GreenTeaGal01]

i like how bright and playful they are. they feel like the circus/carnival core movement of home decor is bleeding into our wardrobes💕🎪

[@lucascollin9378]

The mic matching the boots🔥🔥

[@DrewJoiner]

I'm really like that

[@NamasteSpoon]

I was waiting for your take on these. I feel like these type of boots are cool to look at for a bit, but just like the motorcycle boots that got trendy for a bit, they were completely forgotten about when people moved on from them. People have started to get sick of these, so by the time these end up losing their buzz, i feel like only the people who truly got them to be able to enjoy them afterwards. So yeah, i feel like this is a trend that will die as soon as people gets sick of them.

[@jemmy10851]

TBH I think shoes have become so hyped in today’s era that the only way to get attention in the shoe community, which at this point seems to be mostly hypebeasts, is to create something that makes: hype. And the only way to get that nowadays is to create extreme, never-seen-before, and “unique” looks. This would lead to shoes like the AstroBoy boots and the other (from a certain pov) “wacky” micro-trends we’ve been seeing lately.

[@Genesisbailey321]

I almost convinced myself to buy these boots. Yes I like that are goofy and silly but it stands out way to much for my wardrobe and after a while they will just be in the way so I’ll just like them from a distance 😅. I believe the hype for these won’t last too much longer

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Enjoyed hearing your thoughts! Great minds putting out Big Red Videos on the same day 🧠I would love if these paved the way for infrequent but similarly unreal garments, particularly if they empower independent creators to put their wildest ideas out there. Even MSCHF (despite receiving a decent bit of funding) is still a fairly small company (a mere 10 employees in 2020) which people probably forget considering how well-known they are at this point.

[@DrewJoiner]

Loved your video btw Ant! so many valuable points

[@tuesdayallweeklong]

I may be a little biased because I think MSCHF has been doing some of the most interesting stuff in the street wear scene, but I'm team Astro Boy boots. Likewise- they're not anything I'd ever buy, but I'm a huge fan of this sort of "cyber hyperrealism" end of fashion that's becoming more popular. The stuff that just looks like someone copy-pasted a refry meme or outlandish video game character into real life, y'know? When it's done right, I think it's just one of the most fun sides of the fashion scene we're seeing right now - the Hubane icy-spikes fits and the Loewe pixelated hoodie and stuff. I dunno - there's something about projects like these that just are so exciting. And #pvv I don't really do any holidays but Christmas (and don't have a partner anyway), so the most exciting thing I did was make banana bread lol. But hey- it was good banana bread 🤷.

[@candiigurl7893]

These boots are hype fashion’s final form.

[@jamesknowles4740]

When it comes to the ethics side of things ; nobody is throwing these boots away. Nobody is throwing $300 shoes away. People are throwing away the shein shirt they bought last month that already ripped down the front

[@likeworks]

I think with the sustainability argument. You can't just look at it as "is this piece sustainable or not?". Because obviously one limited run piece of fashion becoming trendy for 2 weeks and then never being worn again by anyone isn't going to change the world. However I think it's worth pondering whether this is part of a larger trend in the industry. Limited run meme items. That are released with the intent of generating hype, selling out and never being worn. If that's the case, and this becomes much more common. Then that is very bad in a sustainability sense.

[@harrypottah8889]

Just because something is unreal, new, fresh, or never done before doesn’t equate to it being good. I feel like fashion forgets that…

[@mirror9865]

I went to school and bought myself a small chocolate cake. It was so nice seeing all theses people with flowers on the train though

[@Exterminism]

i see them as the shoe of the month and by the summer itll just be treated as another shoe

[@justsid]

I can't thank you enough for helping provide me with the impetus to carve out my own style. You put out some really awesome content.

[@10Suh]

This is a great video! Im a casual fan of fashion and you make me learn about subjects, that I had a vague idea about, become clearer. Its sad to admit that in fashion, the ecological impact is never talked about or aknowledge by no big brands. I wonder what is going to be the pivotal moment cuz we about to need one, like for alot of things in the world. Fashion cannot stay in its own bubble anymore. I also love how you are also an optimistic!! Thats the only way we can go forward in this kind of world, to just wish for the best at every moment. Cant wait for more of your content!

[@joshjohnson3082]

The boots are honestly online only fashion, it's almost like runways, stuff that would be outrageous in a day to day context but within the context of the online fashion space become popular. Their creative and rediculous, I like em. #PVV

[@Knji7]

While I think the boots are certainly interesting and fun, they feel a bit gimicky in a way and for a lot of people buying them, I can only assume a lot of purchases are made impulsively. I don’t like that the hype surrounding them is because they are a novelty. If anything is a trend it’s certainly these boots and once the trend is over I worry, how sustainable and useful will the boots really be?

[@Nilluos]

I could never involve myself with those

[@ah57588]

I wish there was more innovation for the closure, so you know... You can take them off.... (Like magnets or something) cool concept and I love seeing nerdy culture trickle into fashion but I don't know how many will actually wear them. Could actually be good rain boots though, just not what I'mma buy

[@jee2722]

Your thought process on the boots was almost mine exactly, great to see others thinking about this way too much as well. Love the videos #pvv

[@OutfitRepeater]

These boots are so goofy 😂 I see a lot of potential for them in cosplay… but very little real world use

[@lilitulee]

I truly enjoy being able to go outside and get compliments on my attire, without the struggles of feeding a black hole of 'fashion' online constantly for validation

[@Guerilla_G]

They're dope in pictures and clapped irl, as with most of the internet's fashion trends.

[@21onthejersey41]

i understand the concept of the boots from mschf 's perspective but i really dont see the point in owning them unless its for social media content

[@memelord3348]

I hate post ironical fashion more than just normal ironical fashion tbh. Like I seriously cannot understand how people went from hating on crocs to styling them for actual fits Personally the big red boots are not gonna be horrible for the environment, they are for sure not gonna end up in a landfill after someone paid $350 for em, definitely don’t think it is a good message for the consumers to buy into hype either tho

[@ytknits4892]

I think they’re pretty cool as an art/design piece, but utterly impractical as an actual piece of clothing. The chances of really getting your money’s worth of wears out of them is slim.

[@Sum1udidntkno]

They're like the foam runners of 2023, they look interesting, are fun, and I want them

[@sonsauvage]

Bro…I’m glad i have my style somewhat locked in. Because I have no desire to hop on style trends whatsoever. Especially these mega man feet. Astro boy feet. I’m also glad I live in a small market city and don’t really have to deal with influencers Irl too much

[@jacobmperry]

2:29 , aye that's where I live lol. I sorta love hate these boots, they're very entertaining at least. #PVV I had lunch with a friend and then spent the whole day doing my university work.

[@elevatedclub]

you used a piece of the shoes em your microphone OMG!

[@hnguyen218]

numb to school schootings, numb to politics, numb to clout chasing, numb to meme fashion

[@laessigonyt]

Thank you for all your videos, you’re inspiring me to take more afford in improving my style again, since I stopped caring about. Can you tell me where your beanie with the star is from?

[@jorijeffrey6451]

I actually needed to ear this. Especially that last part.

[@clarity256]

Online or reality, those boots scream "I'm ready to jump like Mario!" 😂

[@mentazmic]

I live in Paris. Still no IG outfits everywhere 😂

[@brunonjezic6208]

I believe jung to this is Clinch boots from Brass&co

[@iamramen2781]

were just clownin around guys

[@vah4bm]

Drew, I think they're perfect for a costume or Halloween party --- going dressed up as "Astro Boy" or "Dora the Explorer" for example

[@garrett1038]

2:49 who is she ?

[@Aaa-dv3oi]

Tbh I love the boots but as a fun funky fresh one time thing or I’d wear it during winter and let it die later

[@ciaranp8986]

would love the boot but can't drop 500 quid on something I won't really wear that often... also will they become dorky to wear soon ie will the hype fade very quickly

[@sebastianvega6032]

I think the astros are hard to style but some ppl pulled them off spectacularly! Also my vday was spent in a conference room studying for a midterm 🤕 #pvv

[@ssgflemmo2819]

First of all great video and I find myself agreeing most of the time. Btw the golden 3 or the platinum 4 have been established to be some of the pillars of design in general by, I think it was, Dieter Rams, who was and has been a designer for some timeless, classic, German designed objects in general. We were taught in school though so my knowledge might be a lil shaky

[@OneOneThree-wl7ml]

I was thinking about buying them but the hype was too much for me. I want something people have yet to see.

[@electricbamboogaloo2]

The concept was good, but I got irritated being inundated with all these posts on my IG feed to the point it was causing a cringe feeling. I think being force-fed this was getting an adverse reaction to them. In part because it was more flex fashion than fashion. Some people pulled it off, but most didn't. Good for cosplay tho. Still, I think there were a lot of offerings that were interesting, like the skull bag by Prospective Flow for pre-orders that seemed to be just as meriting for sharing to the world, but were not getting love, because all these outlets (influencers, scamfluencers, celebrities and hypbebeast media outlets) were all gifted these and only covering this one thing.

[@hita1403]

I'm feeling a bit lost within the fashion atmosphere, I feel like I need to redo my wardrobe

[@TheVolumeIv]

They look fun, but it is a tripping hazard. And #pvv in my home country we celebrate the wine on the 14th.

[@nelle8374]

#pvv this year was pretty good i went to school and just chilled with my friends we bought candy and chocolate and just enjoyed each other's company

[@Glfishere]

#PVV question: I secretly got all my good friends valentines so that was fun, also the boots are pretty cool but they are funky

[@learenng1267]

Whether it's to wear or as an art piece, I can't buy at the retail price if they're reps. If I am purchasing these boots, I am buying reps. You're not buying into a brand, quality or craftsmanship. You are buying a rubber made from a mold.

[@AnwarsArmoire]

MSCHF marketing is so good it has blinded the masses of practicality.

[@Whodnl]

Ok ready to see drew joinner pull a fire for with the big boot. But drew always going crazy with the videos

[@Sam-mm8xj]

I wonder what the hype would have been on these if kanye would have designed these with yeezy, you look back at some of the pairs and designs of Yeezys that have sold out in seconds and I feel these may have done the same

[@Colossalis]

I think it could look legendary in an outfit, but most people who wear them have literally no style and they just wear them in place of Jordans

[@khalanithompson457]

I guess to me, it seems like I just do not genuinely believe that these have a permanent spot in anyone's life. They are meant to be for the moment. But I always try to think, that for any piece there's one person in the world that will wear this for the rest of their life. But maybe the world is changing, maybe that person is out there. But right this second I have a hard time believing it.

[@dickimchi]

to be honest i love these boots 💜 But I don't have the courage to wear it outside yet. 😅 but really love this creative

[@olivergaddis511]

#pvv I had a little platonic valentines date with a friend and we went to a restaurant on our campus and got dinner

[@mariajonas3268]

#pvv I think the boots are more like a joke than an actual fashion statement. They're so ridiculous and impractical that I feel like they can't rlly be taken seriously, also on Valentine's day I built Lego flowers w my friends :)

[@rebeccajones9757]

I live in Indianapolis and my boss wears some wacky stuff in real life to the office. I think the boots are silly and fun. I wouldn't buy them because my calves are too thick for most tall boots. They're not practical, but neither are stiletto heels. No one seems to be complaining about those. They're entertaining though.

[@MingusDynastyy]

Best way to style these is with a black Speedo only

[@giachristine9188]

even the mic got the boot! lol

[@Rtroom]

Im obsessed with the boots and I'd love to have them. They are my kind of weird

[@marko6932]

the girl at 3:31 made them look really good

[@hiddeelzenga]

Could you do a video on your Manga collection??

[@DrewJoiner]

Yes one day

[@Gimmie_my_legoz]

#pvv I just made a valentines day fit and had fun with my friends at school

[@mirror9865]

Kinda unrelated but I love your outfit!

[@Doomgazzze]

#pvv honestly for valentines everything was packed so my gf and I decided to eat some hotdogs and burgers at our favorite food truck

[@_ryanlin_]

imo i think the boots are cool but they're art more than anything. i don't get the hate for the boots though they're unique af

[@airwavesplug]

I like the shoes but i wouldnt wear them irl + the hype destroyed them so quickly

[@INK-MONO]

Yes Absolutely

[@Kick2it407]

The price isn’t justified imo but ppl (like myself) are always searching for new silhouette for footwear.. wouldn’t buy

[@GabiCamisasca]

i’m so distracted by the fact that ur mic reminds me of the damn boots i’m seeing them even when theyre not there help

[@hankhillsnrrwurethra]

I want to make a clear-top coffee table out of two pair

[@NiiloHargut]

I despise the boots. I feel like these represent the same thing for me than all the obnoxious Shein hauls etc but a luxury version: Consumption for sake of content and internet clout. But for real, what value, do you actually get from owning that boot for the one pic or tik tok you are gonna take? Use them as a cool looking thrash can i guess? You know no one is actually gonna use them. They could have done MSCHF AR photo app release where you could add those to your feet in a picture/video and it could have hit just as big or even bigger in tik tok since anyone could do that, like a styling challenge I guess. And that idea would bee sustainable and expendable to future projects. Yeah, I don't really like them 😅

[@berliin_]

we haven't gone far enough tbh this just the beginning

[@jessicandukwe]

Your beanie >>>

[@TinyWorlds]

They look super fun, I love em!

[@henersly963]

I do not like the boots at all T.T, but I think that's because people aren't styling them well enough. They're putting these boots on with a hoodie and sweats and think they hit, but if they're going to be dubbed 'astroboy boots', people should play into the idea of cosplaying astroboy, or alike, and understanding character design, the roundness, the simplicity of astroboy, the aesthetic of futurism/retro-futurism in which astroboy is set in, etc. It also does set a precedent for fashion for 2023, I'm intrigued about where it will go, because I know this won't be the last we'll see of MSCHF's wacky designs.

[@EssieSpring]

I am here for toon core ❤

[@lucasmoore9174]

Crazy missed opportunity to give Kanye his flowers