Sotheby's to auction off rare Nike sneakers, starting bids reach $80,000

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Sneaker enthusiasts can now get their hands on some of the rarest kicks ever made—for a hefty price.

Sneaker enthusiasts can now get their hands on some of the rarest kicks ever made -- for a hefty price -- as Sotheby’s launches its “Ultimate Sneaker Collection” auction.

Of the sneakers available, the 1972 Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe” was called “the auction’s crown jewel.” The starting bid for the shoe is $80,000 and Sotheby’s estimates the price will rise to anywhere between $110,000 to $160,000.

 

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I got a dollar.

Just don't do it

Sneaker lovers delight

THEY GIVE AWAY USED SHOES. MY SHOES ARE CALLED MICKEY WORTH ZERO

And some moron will buy them.

nike is dead to America, go sell your crap in china where the sweatshops are located.

When is Nike gonna put this flag on a pair of shoes? They love the Demokkkrat Party so much nike, so shouldn't they make a shoe that endorsed by their beloved DNC

Nike please not even if God himself kicked the winning goal would I invest in such a disgusting trade mark 🤢🤮

Breaking News: Who Cares?!

Not my size anyway. 🤷🏽‍♂️

I have a pair of LA Gears from the 80’s .. are they worth anything?🤣( I really do)

If you ever needed proof there are people with far more money than sense, here it is.

IngWalax

Kicks?

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