/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

What do you guys think about footwear, as far as characters who wear a certain type of shoe or something?

I know for fantasy characters who generally require boot covers it's a big deal, same thing with female characters who wear pumps or specific heels, but what about characters who canonically wear some sort of athletic shoe/sneaker?

Is close enough good? Or should cosplayers try and make exact replicas?

Pic related, I've never seen cosplayers with exactly precise shoes. Usually similar cut with different design on the outside, or way too big and clunky.