Chrystia Freeland wears $740 designer sneakers while speaking to Canadians about affordability

By Clayton DeMaine, True North Wire

Liberal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is facing criticism for wearing high-priced designer sneakers while bringing the government’s affordability message to Canadians’ doors.

While canvassing for the Liberal candidate for the federal Toronto—St. Paul’s riding, Freeland wore a pair of Miu Miu sneakers. Although no longer in the catalogue, one website shows the original retail price for the “Nappa Leather Lace-up Sneakers In Black/white” as between $740 and $1210 before taxes.

Previous photos show Freeland wearing the same type of shoes as far back as 2021.Miu Miu is an Italian high fashion brand owned by Prada. Freeland posted a picture of herself wearing the sneakers at a weekend canvassing event for Liberal candidate Leslie Church.

Thank you to all of the Liberal volunteers who are helping spread @lesliechurch’s message to the Toronto—St.Paul’s community. Great to see so many people out canvassing yesterday and today!

Make sure to vote for Leslie in the upcoming by-election on June 24! pic.twitter.com/zwvUumwxih

— Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland) June 3, 2024