Like many well-known clothing items and accessories, the shoes' popularity fluctuated over time.
PerCNN, pictures from that event didn’t go viral right away.
Once they did in early 2020, fans online raved about Obama’s stylish look.
Smith himself even took toInstagramand said, “Nice to see @barackobama has great style.”
It was simple due to the then-president trying to avoid adding more mental energy to his day.
“You’ll see I wear only gray or blue suits,” Obama told the outlet.
“I’m trying to pare down decisions.
I don’t want to make decisions about what I’m eating or wearing.
Because I have too many other decisions to make.”
Post-administration, Obama has had other fashion hits besides his Stan Smith outfit.
A significant number was featured on the sleeve.
Not many people could have pulled it off that way.
He’s got style."
