Super-Star Sneaker
The 2007 low-top with its lopsided star and deliberately scuffed leather is the shoe that made Golden Goose a household name.
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Golden Goose
Italian luxury label known for handcrafted, deliberately distressed Super-Star sneakers, plus leather goods and ready-to-wear.
VeniceOrigin
UnisexFocus
StreetwearStyle
$$$$Price
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What to know about Golden Goose
You pay for pre-worn scuffs
The Super-Star, Ball Star and Mid Star arrive deliberately distressed with a lopsided star, so the damage and imperfection are the design, not a defect.
One silhouette carries the brand
Founded in 2000 near Venice, Golden Goose is known almost entirely for handcrafted sneakers; leather goods and ready-to-wear sit around that core.
Luxury pricing, Italian handwork
Shoes are made by hand in Italy and priced at the high end, which is where the €654 million reported for 2024 comes from.
The pieces that define Golden Goose
Shop Golden Goose →Dad-Star Sneaker
The chunky, lived-in evolution of the star-side silhouette, showing how the house translates its signature into a bulkier modern sole.
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How Golden Goose fits
Overall fit
runs small
Golden Goose sneakers are widely reported to run small and narrow, with many shoppers going up a half size for comfort.
Tip: Most people size up a half size from their usual sneaker size, especially for wide feet.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | runs small | narrow fit with a snug toe box and medium volume | Size up a half size from your usual sneaker size, and a full size if you have wide feet; expect some leather break-in. |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, casual | Consider sizing down if you want a trimmer look, as they tend to wear roomy. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | relaxed regular | Take your usual size for a relaxed fit, or size down if you prefer it closer. |
| Jackets | slightly small | slim | Size up if you want room for layering, as the cut is on the trim European side. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like Golden Goose
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73% matchCommon Projects
Italian-made leather sneakers, minimal instead of scuffed
What changes: Clean, undecorated aesthetic and footwear-only range
86% matchAMIRI
Hand-distressed rock-luxe, same worn-in premium codes
What changes: Denim- and tailoring-led rather than sneaker-first
76% matchMaison Margiela
Deconstruction and paint-splattered, pre-worn footwear
What changes: Conceptual high fashion at a higher price point
70% matchBalenciaga
Pioneered the pre-distressed luxury sneaker at scale
What changes: Chunky, provocative runway house with full RTW
Golden Goose fit questions
Does Golden Goose run big or small?
Golden Goose runs small. Most people size up a half size from their usual sneaker size, especially for wide feet. Golden Goose sneakers are widely reported to run small and narrow, with many shoppers going up a half size for comfort.
How does Golden Goose fit?
Golden Goose sneakers are widely reported to run small and narrow, with many shoppers going up a half size for comfort. Overall shape: narrow to regular volume with a snug toe box.
How do Golden Goose sneakers fit?
Golden Goose sneakers runs small. Size up a half size from your usual sneaker size, and a full size if you have wide feet; expect some leather break-in. Shape: narrow fit with a snug toe box and medium volume.
How do Golden Goose hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Golden Goose hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Consider sizing down if you want a trimmer look, as they tend to wear roomy. Shape: relaxed, casual.
How do Golden Goose t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Golden Goose t-shirts & graphic tees fits true to size. Take your usual size for a relaxed fit, or size down if you prefer it closer. Shape: relaxed regular.
Brand facts
Golden Goose is an Italian luxury sneaker and apparel label founded in 2000 by designers Francesca Rinaldo and Alessandro Gallo in Marghera, near Venice, and now headquartered in Milan. Its handcrafted shoes — the Super-Star, introduced in 2007, plus Ball Star and Mid Star — are deliberately scuffed and marked with a lopsided star, an aesthetic built on wear and imperfection. Leather goods and ready-to-wear extend the range. CEO Silvio Campara leads the company, which reported €654 million in 2024 revenue; investment firm HSG now holds the majority stake, succeeding Permira.
- Founded
- 2000
- Origin
- Venice, Italy
- Made in
- Italy
- Price
- $$$$
- Typical prices
- Sneakers $542–$542 · Jackets $721–$1749 · Footwear $467–$533
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Streetwear, Quiet luxury, Punk / Grunge / Goth