‘ ₹86,000 ki Dior chappal’: Man records his experience of buying luxury footwear for mom
While some were impressed by the Dior footwear, others claimed that the luxury item doesn’t look worth ₹86,000.
A video of a man purchasing luxury footwear for his mom has become a source of discussion on Instagram. This otherwise sweet and heartwarming moment became intriguing for some when they learned that the Instagram user and content creator purchased a pair of Dior footwear for ₹86,000.

“Rs. 86,000 ki DIOR CHAPPAL. Will you buy it or not?” Yadupriyam Mehta wrote while posting the video. In the clip, he gives a brief glimpse of a Dior store while saying he likes some of the footwear on display. He then expresses that he is buying a Dior slide for his mom, adding that it is worth ₹86,000.
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As the video continues, he shows how Dior packed the footwear and then goes on to unbox it - unveiling a classic product from the luxury brand.
Take a look at the video here:
Social media is divided:
The video divided social media. While some were in awe of the product, others suggested that it doesn’t look like something worth ₹86,000. A few simply posted emoticons to show their reactions.
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“Mammi ko sirf apna pyaar and respect de. Aur kuch nahi hai duniya me iske siwa (You just need to give respect and love to your mom. She doesn’t want anything else in the world),” an individual wrote. Another person added, “ ₹250 ka yehan se le lete (You could have purchased it for ₹250).” A third posted, “She is a lucky mother.” A fourth commented, “But, so beautiful.” Many reacted to the share with either heart or laughing out loud emoticons.
The product is Dior Dway Slide, which, according to the luxury brand’s website, is available in two colours. The slide’s upper features an embroidered Christian Dior Paris signature. On the site, it is listed for $775.
Yay or nay? What do you think of this footwear? Would you like to buy one?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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