Golden Goose Super-Star: its story, how to pick your size and what to expect on price
The Super-Star is the sneaker that looks like it's already lived a life, with a big star on the side. Here's where it comes from, how to pick your size, what it costs in store and how to compare Yupoo sellers' listings with Yupa.
Where the Super-Star comes from
Golden Goose is an Italian brand founded in 2000 in Marghera, right next to Venice. Its founders, Francesca Rinaldo and Alessandro Gallo, started out with clothing, working from a garage turned into an office.
The Super-Star came along in 2007. The idea came from Los Angeles skaters: their shoes were beaten up by hours on the board, and the founders wanted those signs of wear on a brand-new shoe. The result is a low leather sneaker, scuffed on purpose, with a big star on the side.
That already-worn look is what made it a cult shoe. Every pair looks a little different, and you can spot the star from far away. The brand even links the look to kintsugi, the Japanese technique that shows off repairs instead of hiding them.
The versions you'll come across
The shape stays the same. What changes is mostly the material of the star and the heel counter, the piece that wraps around the heel.
| Version | What changes | Who it's for |
| Classic white leather | White leather upper, star and heel counter in another colour | The one you see everywhere, the easiest to wear |
| Glitter star or heel | Silver, gold or black glitter on the star or heel counter | For a dressier look |
| Suede star | Suede star, often in a bold colour like red | A softer contrast than leather |
| Nappa | Softer nappa leather, sometimes with a perforated star | If you want a softer sneaker |
| Lettered heel counter | Black heel counter with metal stud lettering | For a bolder style |
Which size to pick
The Super-Star fits fairly true to size in length: most people take their usual size. But it's quite narrow at the front of the foot, and that's where it all comes down to.
Golden Goose uses European sizes. If you're used to US or UK sizes, convert first, then check the seller's size chart, in centimetres if you can.
- Regular foot: take your usual size.
- Narrow foot and thin socks: you can try one size down.
- Wide foot: stick to your size, or even go one up, the front gets tight fast.
- Between two sizes: narrow foot, go down; regular or wide foot, go up.
- Measure your foot in centimetres (heel against a wall, up to your longest toe) and compare with the seller's chart. It's more reliable than the number on the label.
Store price and prices on Yupoo
In store, a classic white leather Super-Star costs around €485 in 2026 on Golden Goose's French website. Depending on materials, prices run from around €460 to just over €500, and special editions go higher.
On Yupoo, prices vary a lot from one seller to another, even for items with the same name. Yupa shows the price each seller lists, converted to euros, without changing it. Yupa doesn't sell anything: we show you public listings and always send you to the seller.
When you compare, don't stop at the price. Look closely at the photos (star, stitching, sole), check that the seller gives a size chart, and add shipping and customs to the total. It's all explained in /guides/douane-colis-chine.
Finding the Super-Star on Yupoo with Yupa
Opening Yupoo albums one by one takes forever. With Yupa, you search the public catalogues of several stores at once. The full method is in /blog/chercher-sur-yupoo.
- Type “golden goose super star” or just “super star” in the search.
- Filter by type (shoes) and by size to keep only what could fit you.
- Compare the shops: price in euros, photos, available sizes.
- Open the seller's album to see all the photos and their size chart.
- From there, it's between you and the seller: Yupa stops at the link.
Caring for a sneaker that's already worn
The Super-Star's wear is on purpose, but that doesn't mean you should leave it dirty. On smooth leather, a soft brush and a barely damp cloth are enough. Forget the washing machine: leather and aged finishes don't like it.
For a suede star, use a suede brush and eraser, never lots of water. Glitter just needs a tap with a dry cloth. And always let them dry in the open air, away from the radiator.
Do Golden Goose Super-Stars run big?
No, they fit fairly true to size in length, but they're narrow at the front. Regular foot: your usual size. Narrow foot: you can go one down. Wide foot: your size or one up.
How much does a Golden Goose Super-Star cost in 2026?
Around €485 for a classic white leather version, according to Golden Goose's French website in 2026. Some versions start around €460 and special editions cost more.
What's the difference between Super-Star versions?
The shape is the same. What changes: the star material (leather, suede, glitter), the heel counter material, and the upper leather (smooth leather or softer nappa).
How do I clean Golden Goose without removing the worn effect?
Soft brush and a barely damp cloth on leather, suede brush on a suede star. No washing machine, no harsh products, and let them air dry.
Where can I find the Golden Goose Super-Star on Yupoo?
Search “golden goose super star” on Yupa: you'll see listings from several Yupoo stores with the seller's price in euros, then you open the seller's album. Yupa doesn't sell anything, it sends you to the seller.
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