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Sneakers For Horses Are The Latest In ‘Stable Style’

Author Phil Harris
(Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

If you thought buying high end sneakers for babies and toddlers was over the top, your head is about to explode. Sneakers for horses are something that actually exist. They’re called Horse Kicks and they are created from well-known human models like Air Jordans, Yeezy Boosts, or New Balance 650s. According to CNET, the price is $1,200…per shoe.

Horse Kicks are the brainchild of Kentucky-based sneaker customizing expert, Marcus Floyd. He’s basically repurposing the originals and creating fashionable horseshoes that meet the unique ergonomics of horse hooves. Through a process of deconstruction and reconstruction, Floyd has created several pairs of equine sneakers that retain the signature elements of the popular brands

For the official launch of Horse Kicks, Marcus Floyd has put together several styles for the Fall 2022 season. Custom Horse Kicks are available for order on the company’s website. But if you prefer to see something in person before buying it, Floyd will have a booth at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships in Lexington, Kentucky, on November 4th and 5th.

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

List: The Most Instagrammable Horse Race Tracks In The US

We are just days away from the Kentucky Derby, and one of the most talked-about aspects of the event is the fashion. So obviously many people want to take to social media and share their ensembles. But would it surprise you to know that Churchill Downs isn’t the most Instagrammed horse race track in the country?

Actually, Saratoga is the most Instagrammed racetrack in the US, a study by Pickswise has found. The based the findings on the number of hashtags compared to the maximum racecourse capacity. This metric determined that Saratoga Springs is the most Instagrammable of the horse race tracks. While Churchhill downs had significantly more posts, they also have more than twice the capacity.

Read the full study here

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