What do the world's most expensive sneakers look like? Leaders by 2020

Fashion for unusual and trendy sneakers has always existed: already at the end of the last century, people were eager to get themselves novelties in the world of sports shoes. Prices for them were, as well as now, different. There have always been shoes available to everyone, and those that could afford only a few. But have you ever thought that some models can cost not even a hundred thousand, but several million dollars? We’ll tell you about the three most expensive pairs by 2020.

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Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe.”

These are the sneakers to start with. Looking at them, there is no way you would think that they could cost almost half a million dollars. And that’s because the model was created by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman for runners for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. The pair was handmade and is the only unworn pair of the 12 made.

The sneakers sold at a Sotheby’s x Stadium Goods auction for a record $437,500 in 2019. Despite the fact that their initial price was almost three times less – $ 160 thousand. Since then, no pair of sneakers has not yet been able to beat the record “Moon Shoe” at auction.

In 1972, Bill Bauerman worked as a running coach at Oregon State. The drawing on the sole of the Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe” sneakers he created with the help of an electric waffle iron. That’s why they were able to sell for such a huge amount of money.

Drake’s Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans

The next pair is amazing not only for the price, but also for the look. It was specially made in 2016 for one of the most popular rappers in the world – Drake. These are the Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans sneakers.

The “gold” in the name is present for a reason. The shoes are made of pure 24-karat gold and weigh about 100 pounds (45 kilograms!). The exclusive model was designed by artist Matthew Senna. It was made exclusively for Drake. The cost of the sneakers is estimated at $ 2 million, which makes them one of the most expensive pairs of sports shoes in the world.

The Fire Monkey

Since 2016, the first line in the ranking has been occupied by The Fire Monkey sneakers, made by New York-based lifestyle brand Bicion in collaboration with designer Dan Gamache. They’re created in just one piece in honor of the Chinese Year of the Monkey.

The pair turned into a real jewel due to the fact that it was made with white gold, diamonds and sapphires. The price is simply astounding – $ 4 million! Experts say that all the jewels on the sneakers weigh in the neighborhood of 100 carats.

Unfortunately, the model has never been used for its intended purpose. It is only a symbol of the Fire Monkey, and also bears the title of the most expensive sneakers in the world.

Well, we can only be glad that sports shoes have become so popular, and wonder at the significant sums that the pursuit of originality leads to.