'Pasar Malam' Slippers Are Apparently Being Sold For RM5,500 In Saudi Arabia
Huh?
By Tamara Jayne — 22 Jul 2024, 11:55 AM
Rubber slippers, commonly sold at pasar malams, are now reportedly being sold for exorbitant prices in Saudi Arabia
According to a video by X user @trndkw__, reposted by @kuwaitinside on Instagram, these "trendy sandals" are being sold for 4,590 riyals (RM5,500) at a store.
The video shows the salesperson wearing gloves, similar to those used in luxury stores, as they retrieve the blue and white footwear from a glass display.
The staff then shows the detailing of the slipper's back and front before bending it to reveal its sturdiness
In the video, the slippers can be seen in other colours, such as red and green, under the glass display.
Luxury items in the past have resembled common household items
Brands such as Balenciaga previously sold a bag similar to IKEA's blue bag for RM9,000, and Prada once sold a paperclip for RM800.
Even Gucci once sold dirty-looking sneakers for a few thousand ringgit.
