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Extremely rare sneakers on the auction market

30 januari 2023Door Fleur de Jong1 min lezenLIFESTYLE & TECH

Are you an Apple fan looking for a pair of (new) sneakers? Perhaps this sporty model from the brand appeals to you. Whether you would actually wear them is another question. At this price, we understand if you would prefer simply to admire it.

Are you a fan of Apple and looking for a pair of (new) sneakers? Perhaps this sporty model from the brand is something for you. Whether you actually want to wear them is another matter. For this price, we can understand that you would rather look at it alone...

The extremely rare sneakers were specially made for Apple employees. They were distributed to staff in the mid-90s. However, this particular pair of sneakers never reached the general public. Auction house Sotheby's calls it one of the most obscure and coveted sneakers that exist on the market resell market.

It has already been proven that Apple sneakers are a popular collector's item. In 2020, a pair fetched more than €14.000 at auction. Another pair went under the hammer in 2017 for around €27.000.

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With a predominantly white upper it is old school rainbow Apple logo – on both the top and the side – a striking detail. Something different from Adidas or Nike... However, if you are tired of the white color, red laces are also included in the box.

If you happen to have a size 41, these sneakers can be yours for €45.870. But for that money they are - apart from a small stain on the top - as good as new...

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