Sneakers have gone from being sportswear to cultural statement. Business in India is booming—with local brands, global collabs, and counterfeit markets all competing for your feet.
How did India fall in love with sneakers? What does this say about our new ideas of style, aspiration, and identity? ThePrint’s Udit Hinduja reports.
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