11 of the most expensive sneakers on the market
The sneaker is, or rather should be, versatile, casual, and comfortable. Some designers have taken sneaker design to a whole new level, raising the bar for all future brands. With celebrities also joining in on the design element, the price for these once-relaxed shoes has skyrocketed. We look at some of the sneakers you can buy - and their wallet-burning prices...
Made to replicate the shoe worn by Marty McFly in the 'Back to the Future II' movie, the shoe features glowing LED panels, upper contours, and a luminescent Nike logo. They are now estimated at 22,882 euros ($24,625).
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Jordans have significantly influenced modern sneaker culture. The Air Jordan 12 OVO, associated with Drake's label, is a sought-after shoe, especially the official Drake edition. This Drake edition of the OVO 12s is extremely exclusive. Priced at $100,000 on eBay, according to JOE.co.uk, these shoes are really only accessible to the wealthy.
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The exclusive Chanel x Pharrell collaboration was personally curated and named by Karl Lagerfeld. This capsule collection features vibrant colors and graffiti street-style elements, blending Pharrell Williams' signature aesthetic with Chanel's original design. The limited series is available at select Chanel stores worldwide. They could set you back $66,000.
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Nike's "What The Dunk" sneakers were released in 2007, combining various successful and iconic designs. The sneakers feature a round toe, lace-up front, signature Nike swoosh, pattern mix, and flat rubber sole. One of the most sought-after and hard-to-find sneakers from around the world at a casual $26,082.00.
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This model features about 11.50 carats of diamonds from jeweler Shayan, complemented by 18-karat gold hardware. It can be purchased for $132,000 USD at the downtown Manhattan store.
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This premier sneaker is rare. The Undefeated x Nike Dunk High “Bring Back Pack” is a collaboration between the Los Angeles sneaker boutique and Nike, re-released in February 2013. Currently $15,828.00 online.
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The Air Jordan 3 Retro sneakers, in collaboration with DJ Khaled, come in University Red and Cement grey. They include a Jordan signature motif on the tongue and rear, embellished with an embossed "We The Best" slogan for a bold touch. Selling at around ¢19,000USD online.
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The Dior x Air Jordan 1 High sneakers are a highly anticipated collaboration between the luxury brand Dior and sneaker giant Air Jordan. Made from wolf grey and sail white leather, these sneakers feature a grey Dior monogram swoosh logo on the iconic high-top silhouette, blending classic and high-style perfectly. You pay the price for the brands - $16,329 online.
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Got around $10,773? We love these extremely rare versions made for Eminem. These Air Jordan 2 Retro celebrate the rapper's "The Way I Am" song and the homonymous book and are inspired by his hometown Detroit.
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Including them on our list as they are serious bling(!) At 'just' $7,560, they may actually be one of the most affordable on our list!
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We ask, would you pay $5,211 for these canary yellow sneakers? Possibly one of the most expensive 'fashion statements' since Nike was established in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight.
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