Some of Donald Trump’s since deceased branded businesses included Trump Steaks, Trump Airlines, Trump University, Trump Wine, Trump Vodka, Trump Deodorant, Trump ties, Trump underwear and even Trump urine testing kits. Trump recently popped up in a surprise appearance at Sneaker Con after losing a $355 million civil court fraud case to a bid to become a well-heeled candidate:
He announced a line of golden Trump sneakers at $399.
And Trump perfume.
But Trump set another record: he’s the first former President to sell $399 sneakers that resemble the many Chinese-made, inexpensive golden sneakers on Temu.
This is quite a milestone:
If anyone was waiting for the other shoe to drop in the upcoming presidential race, former President Donald Trump just did, launching his own line of tennis shoes on Saturday.
“I’ve wanted to do this for a long time,” Trump said when he announced the launch of a sneaker line at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia.
“I have some incredible people that work with me on things and they came up with this … and I think it’s gonna be a big success,” he added.
In his brief remarks at the sneaker launch, Trump indicated the line could be an effort to reach out to younger supporters, saying, “We’re going to turn this country around fast. We’re going to turn it around. And we’re going to remember the young people, and we’re going to remember Sneaker Con.”
…The high-tops, which are gold and emblazoned with a “T” on the outside of each shoe, are called the “Never Surrender High Top Sneaker” and are priced at $399 online. The athletic shoes, which feature a “T” and the number 45 on the sides are priced at $199.
The purchase of a pair of sneakers comes with extra laces and a Trump “superhero charm.”
The website selling the sneakers also features a “Victory47” perfume and cologne for sale at $99 each.
Will Trump’s new campaign song be Sole Man?
The economy is so bad that MAGA cultists are paying $9,000 for autographed Trump sneakers. ????pic.twitter.com/4nyKrIcH3g
— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) February 18, 2024
Trump getting booed at Sneaker Con while trying to sell Trump Shoes for $399.00. pic.twitter.com/ieMjb7FCVp
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) February 17, 2024
Trump is spending more time pushing his grift than responding to the death of @navalny or Putin’s ongoing war crimes in Ukraine. https://t.co/OEKz3TSQGC
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) February 17, 2024
Will famous politicians who have endorsed Donald Trump be required to buy and wear the gold sneakers?
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) February 18, 2024
Here is the info I can find on who is behind Trump’s new sneakers. The same company that sells his NFT’s . Is called CIC Ventures, LLC , 3305 Summit Ave., West Palm Beach, FL which just also happened to be the same address as Trump International Golf Club. And the manager is… pic.twitter.com/CDsuJMbfOK
— ???????? (@solusnan1) February 18, 2024
Trump is now selling $399 sneakers. He has also sold other stuff people didn’t much like- there was a Trump deodorant, Trump ties, Trump steaks. Trump underwear, furniture, a Trump-branded urine test and cheesy pictures of himself. Grifters gonna grift https://t.co/JNtDuHfs8g
— Mia Farrow ???? ??? (@MiaFarrow) February 17, 2024
BREAKING: Trump releases new line of sneakers. pic.twitter.com/mu014cuKpP
— P a u l ? (@ybarrap) February 18, 2024
Trump aides: Sir, after this week’s court decision, we need to repair your reputation as an unrepentant con man.
Trump: I’ve got a great idea. Let’s spray gold paint on sneakers and sell them for $400. https://t.co/GfG36sTIQU
— Michael Freeman (@michaelpfreeman) February 18, 2024
Trump is trying to sell golden sneakers through a scam website at his rally right now while a hysterical person comes up on stage.
“My kids need you! You’re a Christian! You’re honest! Look at his family! All good kids!” pic.twitter.com/MltAdTk47a
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) February 17, 2024
Former President Trump's high-top sneakers sold out hours after their launch Saturday at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia.
The shoes, called "The Never Surrender High-Top Sneaker," sell for $399 and were one of three shoes introduced at the event. https://t.co/LiOe6f12Pf
— Axios (@axios) February 18, 2024
NEW: Trump ruthlessly booed while hawking $399 Trump sneakers at Philly SneakerCon https://t.co/PZdlDOT6d6
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) February 17, 2024
You will be mercilessly made fun of if we see you wearing Trump sneakers.
…fair warning.
Per usual, you can get the same thing for $19.99 somewhere else. ?#Trump #TrumpSneakers #RyanArmy pic.twitter.com/mAezXY0KjD
— Ryan Shead (@RyanShead) February 18, 2024
Grifter MAGGAT King Trump in Philadelphia being booed while trying to hustle nitwits out of $400 for a pair of spraypainted galoshes at the Sneaker convention. If they used someone's trademarked shoes without permission it's likely a trademark violation. Nice work @margomartin. pic.twitter.com/XJ9MLFa9UJ
— Tim Hogan ?? (@TimInHonolulu) February 17, 2024
I’m sure Trump Sneakers will be just as successful as Trump Steaks??
Who try’s to sell steaks to people without teeth? ???? pic.twitter.com/14g49och7G
— cjmmn (@ChuckCjmmn) February 18, 2024
I think you’re failing to factor in Trump sneakers. https://t.co/uKGncYkI8D
— John Sipher (@john_sipher) February 18, 2024
This #MAGat paid $9000 for these sneakers. They are worth about $15…which means he paid about $8985 for Trump to sign them- with that money going to E Jean Carroll.
I’m sure this guy railed against high food prices since Biden was elected. #PoorlyEducatedpic.twitter.com/IsZmJb8uSU— Democracy In Distress ???? (@Democracy_911) February 18, 2024
Donald Trump, who is yelling “never surrender” actually surrendered to the Fulton County Jail, is now hawking #TrumpSneakers. He was also booed at Sneaker Con yesterday. He found another way to grift off his MAGAts. pic.twitter.com/QCN035IC0e
— Island Girl – 100% Pro-Choice, Vote Blue (@bluepolitics_) February 18, 2024
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Joe Gandelman is a former fulltime journalist who freelanced in India, Spain, Bangladesh and Cypress writing for publications such as the Christian Science Monitor and Newsweek. He also did radio reports from Madrid for NPR’s All Things Considered. He has worked on two U.S. newspapers and quit the news biz in 1990 to go into entertainment. He also has written for The Week and several online publications, did a column for Cagle Cartoons Syndicate and has appeared on CNN.