Lil Nas X runs NYC Half Marathon in Coach high-top sneakers because he doesn’t own running shoes

Lil Nas X went for style over practicality during the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday.

The “Old Town Road” rapper completed the New York Road Runners-organized race wearing Coach’s Distressed High Top Sneaker in white, which is currently sold out on the brand’s website; however, the shoes are available on Amazon for $162.25.

We’re told Lil Nas X, 24, not only had never run more than three miles before the race but also had never jogged in the great outdoors.

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The “Industry Baby” artist also didn’t even own a pair of appropriate running shoes, so he went to a sneaker shop, only to find it closed, which is how he ended up wearing the Coach pair.

He completed the race in 2:32:53, according to the New York Road Runners race results.

Reps for Lil Nas X and Coach didn’t immediately return Page Six’s requests for comment.

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Lil Nas X teamed up with Coach in December 2023 to drop a limited edition Y2K-inspired collection.

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The line included pieces from the Coach Winter 2023 collection, such as brightly colored shearling coats, bags, shoes that featured graphics inspired by the performer’s tour merchandise, his Pet cat and his zodiac sign, Aries.

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The “Sun Goes Down” singer became a Coach ambassador in 2022 and wore custom designs from the brand, including numerous skirts, during his “Long Live Montero” tour.

“I was really nervous about going out on stage in front of my family and everybody in my cute, little Coach skirt,” he told People in October 2022. “But as soon as I walked out, I felt like I was setting my younger self free.

“Afterwards, my family — a lot of whom used to believe in everything opposite to what’s up on that stage — told me they were really proud. I feel like I’m changing some minds.”