Apple sneakers are a reality: a copy of New Balance that can be bought for twice the price

If for any reason you want him, know it now you can buy apple sneakers. No, these are not sneakers made or designed by Apple. Well, actually, the latter, since they are inspired by the characteristic emojis that we see in the company’s products.

They are called Shoes 1and were created by designer Jose Wong. And while they may look like cheap knockoffs of classic New Balance models (specifically the 574), they’re actually an almost identical replica of the sneaker emoji. In fact, it has almost the same colors, the same shape and the same logo of two diagonal stripes.

And if you expect these to be low quality shoes; quite the opposite. According to the designer on his website, the sneakers, inspired by the Apple emoji, nubuck leathersanded or polished leather, creating a velvety but more durable effect. There are also mesh areas to improve breathability. The heel is made from EVA foam and polyurethane, and the rubber outsole is made from recycled rubber.

Apple sneakers cost twice as much as New Balance

Apple sneakers have another interesting element: insoles. They have the design is similar to that used in iPhone components, with A(BCD)5 chip of Apple A series processors.

Of course, the packaging has also been very well taken care of and features a design similar to how Apple packages its products, with a card that has a phrase on it. “Designed by Jose Wong in China”. This refers to “Designed by Apple in California”.

If you’re expecting Apple sneakers to cost as much as a New Balance 574, we have bad news. In fact, they cost twice as much. Emoji-inspired sneakers can be purchased from the designer’s online store for US$219. The price, which can also be called, is on par with Apple products.

Interestingly, this isn’t the only Apple-inspired design Wong sells on his site. The artist also offers a compact T-shirt in the shape of a smiley face that fully expands when wet.