Somizi Mhlongo shows off ’18ct gold coated’ customised shoes

Idols SA judge and local television personality Somizi Mhlongo was recently gifted with an extravagant pair of leather shoes.

“You should have seen my face when this shoe was presented to me by designer @mrrikko who made this specially for me and flew all the way from England,” Somizi wrote on Instagram.

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The Idols SA judge says he counts himself “among the greats” to have been presented with the designer shoes, adding: “I’m still going take some time deciding when I’m gonna rock this.”

Have a look at Somizi’s brand new high-tops below;

 

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U shud have seen my face when this shoe was presented to me by designer @mrrikko who made this specially for me and flew al the way from England. Thank u so much for this. I’m already in love with this shoe design @billionerikko to be counted amongst the greats who have been presented and only them owning this range is such an honor. I’m still gonna take some time deciding when I’m gonna rock this.

A post shared by Somizi (@somizi) on Jul 11, 2018 at 5:04am PDT

According to the fashion brand, Billioné Rikko, the shoes were handcrafted in Italy, and is coated with 18ct gold and Swarovski crystals.