As the internet debates whether lifestyle influencer Christi Fritz and her husband are genuine barefoot enthusiasts or just really elaborate trolls (they're trolls), it appears one element of their latest viral video appears to be correct — the estimated $20,000 value of their sneaker collection.


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Fritz headed to TikTok last week with another glimpse at her and her partner’s barefoot journey — one several have decried as a big, clout-seeking ruse — informing her 2.2 million followers that her family would be taking a new approach to hitting the streets sans shoes: Slicing out the soles of their sneakers.



“My husband and I have removed the bottoms of all of our shoes,” she began her now-viral video. “Since some businesses don’t want us being completely barefoot if we cut off the bottom of our shoes it will allow us to be barefoot but blend in with everyone else.”


While recounting this plan, Fritz took a moment to detail just how much she’d be willing to sacrifice for her (once again very dubious) commitment to the bit.


“These are our favorite shoes,” she continued. “Our shoe collection is worth more than $20,000.”


Much like the rest of her video, several social media users were skeptical of this, flocking to the video’s comment section — and Twitter — with a collective “Sure, Jan.”



‘“$20,000 shoe collection’ and white guy braids. Trolling used to be believable,” wrote @Liquid_Kevsta.


Yet even with this widespread skepticism, it appears Fritz was telling the truth about the value of her kicks according to freelance sneaker and sportswear reporter, Gerald Flores.


“It looks like a lot of their collection are European high-fashion models and not so much the rare collectible sneakers the collectors resell,” he told eBaum’s World via text. “That being said. I feel like they’re probably in the ballpark, but def not over.”


Part of the reason for this hefty price tag, he explained, stemmed from several specific models. Alongside a pair of Nike Jordan 1 Retro High, which retails for $428 on StockX, Flores also recognized what appeared to be a pair of leather Golden Goose sneakers, which can go for upwards of $500, and a pair of Burberry worth north of $400.


Considering these eye-watering sums, Flores suggested Fritz put down the dremel, opting for a less-invasive way to tailor their shoes (or gain internet clout). 


“Personally, I think they should’ve just gone barefoot and not care what people think instead of spending all the time and money doing that to their shoes,” he said.


And he’s not wrong — unless those sweet sweet brand deals counteract that sum, then go off, scamming sis.