pinder91
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Hello, everyone! I'm new here and am in desperate need of your help. I'm looking for a particular pair of men's shoes used for the Joker in The Dark Knight. The only information I have is from an article with quotes from costume designer Lindy Hemming. "The shoes were bought in Milan from avant-garde shoe designers and we made something like 30 pairs of them,” reveals Hemming. “We saw their work in LA and tracked them down.” The lace-up, leather brogues have perforations around the sides and heels and true to the overall distressed look are a worn and shabby black. According to Hemming it was the upward swoop of their shape, reminiscent of clown’s shoes that convinced her that they would suit Batman’s arch-rival. It is entirely possible that the shoes were modified by the costume department for the film, however, the article leads me to believe that there is a "base shoe" out there that was the starting point. Since the shoes were sourced in Milan I am in over my head. My knowledge of real designer shoes is beyond limited, so I ask for your assistance.
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