Fashionistas will go WILD over $350 red wellies that will make you look like a cartoon character

Fashionistas have been in an uproar over a bizarre $350 pair of red wellies inspired by cartoon character Astro Boy.

Brooklyn-based artist collective MSCHF’s latest shoe design, officially released on February 16, has sent the internet into a frenzy – but opinions are divided.

Some have said they can’t wait to get their hands on a pair, claiming “if you can’t rock them, it’s because you have ugly taste, no style and no panache.”

But others have said buyers need to let it go, comparing the goofy design to that Characters like Pac-Man and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Although it hasn’t even been released yet, the resale price for the Big Red Boot has already jumped to over $1,200 on sites like StockX.

Fashionistas have been in an uproar over a bizarre $350 pair of red wellies inspired by cartoon character Astro Boy

The latest shoe design from Brooklyn-based artist collective MSCHF, officially released on February 16, has sent the internet into a frenzy – but opinions are divided

MSCHF’s unique shoes are inspired by the boots of the cartoon character Astro Boy

Founded in 2016, MSCHF has earned a reputation for creating both digital and physical designs that mock and distort everyday concepts.

The brand’s crazy creations in the past have included an eau de cologne scented with WD-40, “Eat The Rich Popsicles” in the form of iconic Plurocrats and “Jesus Shoes” with holy water from the Jordan River in the sole.

His latest meme-worthy creation, the Big Red Boot, is made from a TPU rubber shell and EVA foam.

MSCHF itself has branded the shoes as “cartoon boots for a cool 3D world” and the press release states, “If you kick anyone in these boots, they go BOING!”

It continues: “You never design shoes to be shaped like feet. Big Red Boots are NOT REALLY shaped like feet, but they are EXTREMELY shaped like boots.’

The Big Red Boot has caused quite a stir online and social media – and opinions are very divided.

In one camp there were dozens of fashion-forward individuals who couldn’t wait to get their hands on a pair.

One Twitter user wrote: “The big red boots are cute, if you can’t rock them it’s because you have ugly taste, no style and no pizzazz.”

The brand’s latest meme-worthy creation, the Big Red Boot, is made from a TPU rubber shell and EVA foam

The popularity of the upcoming release only increased when athlete Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was pictured with a couple

The Big Red Boot has caused quite a stir online as social media has gone into a frenzy – and there have been dozens who couldn’t wait to get their hands on a pair

Another wrote: “Guys I’m not even joking at this point. I get this big red boot. Like all seriousness, I get them.’

And a third simply added: “I need those big red Astro Boy boots.”

But that’s not the whole story.

At the other end of the spectrum was a wide range of users who simply poked fun at the bizarre design.

A Twitter user shared a picture of Dora the Explorer’s pal named Boots and wrote: “All of you people wearing those big red boots look exactly like this idc whether you think you rock them or not [sic].’

Despite the hesitation of some, the Big Red Boots have already entered the resale market priced in excess of $1,200

The cost is expected to come down after the official release, but StockX has already pre-sold 19 pairs at various prices well above retail, according to its website

At the other end of the spectrum was a wide range of users who simply poked fun at the bizarre design

Another wrote: “No sorry y’all gotta let go of those big red boots babes. Astro Boy is rolling around in his cryochamber right now.’

And a third simply said: “I’m sick of seeing those big red boots.”

Despite the hesitation of some, the Big Red Boots have already entered the resale market priced in excess of $1,200.

The cost is expected to come down after the official release, but StockX has already pre-sold 19 pairs at various prices well above retail, according to its website.

The popularity of the upcoming release only increased when athlete Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was pictured with a couple.

The basketball player appeared in the Big Red Boots in posts shared by the NBA and his current team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Instagram, captioning their video, “Big Things Poppin’ #ULTRADrip.”