Norwegian Galoshes for 150 Euros: When Our Grandfathers Become Modern Fashion Icons!
Did you know that in Scandinavia, galoshes that look like our old rubber opanci (traditional Balkan shoes) are sold for around 150 euros? Yes, you read that right! The Norwegian brand SWIMS has launched a modern version of galoshes that slip over elegant shoes to protect them from rain and mud. Although many immediately recognized the similarity to traditional Balkan footwear, these galoshes have become a real fashion hit in Sweden and Norway.
What are SWIMS galoshes?
SWIMS galoshes are waterproof shoe covers that protect elegant shoes from bad weather. They come in various colors like orange, black, navy blue, and olive, and cost around 150 euros. The brand’s official website clearly shows how the galoshes slip over classic shoes, maintaining a business style even in rainy and muddy conditions.
Social media reactions
On social media, comments quickly appeared linking this fashion trend to our grandfathers who once wore rubber opanci in rural parts of Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia. Many joked that our ancestors were ahead of their time, while now someone is paying a fortune for what used to be simple mud shoes.
Price and luxury
While our grandfathers’ opanci were cheap and practical footwear, today a similar product is sold as a luxury fashion accessory. The price of around 150 euros for galoshes evokes mixed feelings—from laughter to disbelief. How did something that was once everyday and modest become an expensive fashion item?
Why are SWIMS galoshes popular?
In a world where fashion often combines functionality and style, SWIMS galoshes have found their place. They allow people to keep elegance and style even in bad weather. This is especially important in countries with frequent rain and mud, like Norway and Sweden.
Conclusion
Is this just another example of how traditional Balkan style is coming back in fashion, but now in a luxury edition? Or is it proof that our ancestors knew what they were doing? Either way, the fact remains: ordinary rubber galoshes are turning into expensive fashion accessories, and we can only laugh and marvel at how something that was once everyday has become a coveted status symbol.
If you have an old pair of opanci, maybe it’s time to take them out of the basement and show the world that real fashion is always at the root! What do you think about this? Would you pay 150 euros for galoshes that remind you of your grandfathers’ shoes? Share your thoughts, maybe together we’ll discover a new fashion revolution! 😉
