02.01.2026 12:55
At the inauguration of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, all eyes were drawn to the approximately $630 luxury boots worn by his wife, Rama Duwaji. According to the New York Post, Duwaji's choice quickly became a topic of discussion on social media, raising questions about whether it aligned with Mamdani's socialist rhetoric.
New York's first socialist and Muslim Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, took the oath of office.
After just one day in the NYC Mayor's office, Mamdani has already received "welcome" news from the U.S. press.
One of the first reports was about the boots worn by his wife, Rama Duwaji, during the oath-taking ceremony.
According to the New York Post, the boots belonged to the Spain and Portugal-based brand Miista and were sold for $630.
According to the news, Duwaji chose the brand's "Shelley Boots" design.
CRITICISM ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The boots, featuring a 6 cm heel, vegetable-tanned leather, and memory foam sole, were criticized on social media for contradicting Mamdani's policies to halt rent increases and combat economic inequality.
While some users viewed the expensive boots as a "contradiction," others argued that fashion choices cannot be linked to political stances.
REACTIONS CAME QUICKLY
Some users on Twitter commented: "Is Mamdani's 'affordable living for everyone' policy a show? His wife is wearing $630 boots while rents are skyrocketing in New York."
In response, supporters dismissed the fashion criticisms as a trivial detail.
NO RESPONSE FROM DUWAJI OR THE BRAND
No official statement has yet been made by Duwaji or the Miista brand regarding whether the boots worn during the ceremony were her own or given as a gift.