Not for just any old sneakers! The $19,000 shoelaces made from gold (they even come with someone to tie them for you)

From the Olsen Twins' $39,000 backpack to Neiman Marcus's $75,000 yurt, there is seemingly no end to lavish versions of everyday items on offer .

But a new company selling shoelaces made from 24 carat gold may just be the most extreme yet.

The luxury ties, which are made using 'ancient, artisan jewellery techniques' cost a bank-breaking $19,000.

Fancy footwear: A new company is selling 24 carat gold shoelaces for $19,000

While they may not come with equally fancy footwear, each set comes with security-guarded delivery, as well as someone to lace them into your shoes for you.

For those who can't stretch to a five-figure price tag, silver versions are available for 'just' $3,000 (albeit without the delivery service).



The man behind the laces is Colin Hart, who named his company after 'Mr Kennedy', inventor of the modern-day shoelace.

'Cheaper' option: For those who can't stretch to a five-figure price tag, silver laces are available for $3,000 - albeit without the delivery service

He told MailOnline how he came up with his unusual idea while working in Quinchia, Colombia.

'I walked into a building with a family who were making the most beautiful hand woven bracelets,' he said. 'The thin threads of gold and silver they had manufactured looked like hair.'

'I wondered how long they could weave them, like a shoelace... I got a set made and they look awesome - and to my delight, they worked as well.'

Each set takes 120 hours to make and, given Quinchia's location in the Cauca Gold Belt, the gold is mined less than 10 miles from where they are made.

Exclusive: Only ten pairs of the woven gold shoelaces will ever be made

Adding to their exclusivity, only ten pairs of the shoelaces will ever be made.



Mr Hart, who has already sold one set, believes they are worth every penny.

'The standard of craftsmanship is astounding,' he said.

