10 of the Most Stupidly Expensive Sneakers Ever
The sneaker resale business has become a highly lucrative endeavour. An ever-growing horde of prospectors perch in sidewalk bivvies each weekend in hopes of hitting 24-karat or sterling silver . But the market is a fickle beast, where fortunes can be made and lost on the unforeseeable, such as high production numbers and secondary drops. Not all prices rely on the hype cycle; some shoes have an intrinsic value, but the simple fact is there are some unbelievably expensive sneakers in the world. So dust off that imaginary pocketbook as we embark on the ultimate fantasy sneaker shopping adventure. In no particular order, here we go.
Air Jordan 11 ‘Jeter’: $40,000
He’s one of the greatest New York Yankees of all time, so it was only fitting that Jordan Brand bestowed Derek Jeter one of the rarest Jordan releases of all time. To commemorate his retirement in 2017, five pairs of the velvety navy were released in a scratch-off auction at a special pop-up near Yankee Stadium. Dressed in navy suede, this minimal marvel features Jeter’s famed number ‘2’ on the heel in white. To our knowledge, three of the five pairs are currently vaulted up in US consignment stores – ballpark prices ranging from $30,000 to $50,000. You’d probably need a Jeter-sized bank account to even consider forking out for a pair.