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Michelle Obama wears designer clothes to a food bank

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden volunteered today at a food bank in Washington, D.C., which is a good, heartwarming thing to do. Wearing sneakers that cost more than $500 to pass out food to low-income kids? Not so classy.

From the New York Daily News:

While volunteering Wednesday at a D.C. food bank, the First Lady sported her usual J.Crew cardigan, a pair of utilitarian capri pants and, on her feet, a sneaky splurge: trainers that go for $540.

That’s right: These sneakers – suede, with grosgrain ribbon laces and metallic pink toe caps – are made by French design house Lanvin, one of fashion’s hottest labels. They come in denim and satin versions, and have been a brisk seller all spring.

Community service is important, but using it as an opportunity to show off your designer sneakers is classless. How many people could Michelle’s shoes feed?

Her staff was even snarky when asked about them:

“They’re shoes,” the First Lady’s reps sniffed when curious reporters inquired about the fancy footwear.

Not just any shoes. Shoes that go for between $540 and $565.