Celebrity shoes: which sneakers will Neymar and Usain Bolt choose?

One of the most famous YouTube shows about sneakers Sneaker Shopping regularly tells its viewers about the most fashionable and exclusive sneakers. The guests of the program come to a multi-brand sports store and spend hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars on brand new “snickers”. Usually famous American rappers become the heroes of the show, but among such famous musical figures as 50 Cent, Puff Daddy and Chris Brown, there are no less star names of soccer player Neymar and world-famous track and field athlete Usain Bolt.

In our selection we will compare the checks of famous athletes and find out what iconic models of sneakers will be in their collection.

Neymar’s pick

Neymar can rightfully be called one of the most wasteful participants of the show, his check amounted to $ 18,000 – an absolute record in the program Sneaker Shopping. The collection of the footballer was replenished with fifteen pairs of exclusive sneakers, the price of which starts from $ 200. The previous record a week earlier set by rapper Puff Daddy, but his total check amounted to only $ 4,000.

Total check: $18,000
Total pairs chosen: 15
Most expensive sneakers: $5,000 (Nike Lebron 9 Watch the Throne and Nike Air Yeezy 2 NRG)

Nike Lebron 9 Watch the Throne – $5000

Air Force 1 Max Supreme – $200

Recall that Neymar is bound by a contract with Nike brand, which is why he chose from models of the same brand during the program.

Air Jordan 4 Retro GS – $400

Nike SF AF1 – $300

Nike SF AF1 – $300

Air Jordan 4 Retro KAWS – $2000

Choosing sneakers Neymar talked about his acquaintance with Jordan, his difficult childhood and sneakers, which he wore to holes. The YouTube broadcast garnered more than 3.5 million views within one week of publication. So far, the number of views has passed 6.5 million.

Nike Lebron 11 Elite SE – $375

Nike Flykint Racer – $175

Neymar admitted that as a kid he was insanely happy in those moments when his parents could afford to buy him a new pair of sneakers.

Nike Air Huarache Run PRM QS – $325

Nike Air Vapormax – $400

Nike Hyperadapt 1.0 – $1500.

In collaboration with the Nike brand, the soccer player released his exclusive line of cleats. During the show, Neymar said that it was like the fulfillment of a cherished dream. Before creating his line, he consulted with basketball legend and brand athlete Michael Jordan. Jordan’s limited edition suede sneakers are also on Neymar’s shopping list.

Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle – $500

Nike Air Yeezy 2 NRG – $5000

Nike Kyrie 2 LMTD – $200.

Nike Air Max 90 W’s QS – $250

Usain Bolt’s Choice

Usain Bolt’s check turned out to be much more modest, only $430. The track and field athlete is bound by a contract with the Puma brand, so his choice stopped exclusively on the sneakers of this brand.

Total check: 430 $
Total pairs chosen: 4
Most expensive sneakers: $220 (Puma XO Parallel)

Puma Suede Super – $70

Many sneaker silhouettes have changed over time, but the street-legal Suede model is iconic, oddly enough, specifically among track and field athletes. Of course, no one has ever run in them, it’s all about the fact that back in 1968, Puma Suede sneakers made their first appearance at the Olympic Games. At the awards ceremony, two runners – gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos – lowered their heads during the American anthem and raised their clenched fists in black gloves, then at a press conference announced a protest against racism in the United States. Both athletes were kicked off the national team for doing so. Puma sneakers stood silently beside them on the Olympic podium all this time, taking a special place in this historically important moment.

Puma Suede Super – $70

Puma Suede Super – $70

During the show, Bolt talked about his difficult childhood in Jamaica, how he played soccer and cricket barefoot and how sports changed his life. In addition, the issue featured the athlete’s trademark running shoes with all the most significant dates in the runner’s career, including the 2013 Moscow World Championships, on the insole.

Puma XO Parallel – $220

Watch an episode of the show with Neymar.

Watch the Usain Bolt edition of the show.