Stilettos, Sneakers and Doc Martens Are Creating Ultra-Wealth

  • Italy’s Agnelli family buying a quarter of Christian Louboutin
  • Birkenstock brothers billionaires after selling sandal empire
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A vertiginous Christian Louboutin stiletto, a chunky Dr. Martens boot and a wide-strapped Birkenstock sandal.

Three different shoes, one common feature: The owners of their makers are cashing out for billions of dollars.