‘The Swelling Is Turning His Shoes Over’: Trump’s ‘Strangely Shaped’ Footwear Has Fans Zooming In On a Disturbing New Bulge

Two close-up photos of Donald Trump’s hard-bottom shoes set off a new round of online detective work on Threads this week, turning a simple upload into a full-blown spectacle. The platform lit up within minutes as users zoomed in and circled portions of the leather like they were breaking down a sports replay. The shoes appeared slanted and pushed outward, giving them an off-balance, almost weary look that instantly became a topic of fascination. WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 10: U.S. President Donald Trump steps away from the podium in the Oval Office of the White House with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz (C) and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary standing by on October 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is announcing a deal with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to lower U.S. prescription drug prices. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) ‘Says the Fat Man’: Trump Sparks Outrage with Blunt ‘Fat’ Insult Before Dropping an Embarrassing Question What started as harmless humor quickly snowballed into a larger conversation, with Threads users analyzing the tilt, the bulge along the sides, and the odd bend in the soles. People insisted the shoes weren’t just worn — they looked overwhelmed, strained, and...