Its not about them being “new”, but the title staring they are comfy. My sister used to wear em while i felt like i was in hell trying to find a pair that didn't sufficate my legs.

I just took it as pure fashion, same with high heels. Perceived beauty over common sense.

Probably relevant is that i am also the type of autist who buys 10x the same “good” clothes and has to remove all the itchy labels.