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Today we will talk about Expensive Sneakers. Over the past 20 years or so, something that is grown in both popularity and stature to become one of the premium collector fields in the world today is that of sneakers. The humble sports shoe that we all love to wear for both fashion and comfort can indeed be worth millions of dollars. We are here today to show you 10 of the most expensive speakers that have ever existed. Without further ado, let’s jump feet first into the top 10 most expensive speakers in the world. A combination of prices paid between private parties and official price tags to ensure that we give you the most interesting range possible.
10: Nike Air Mags – Sold for $37,500
Our list kicks off with quite possibly the most famous pair of sneakers in movie history. The iconic futuristic Nike Air Mags that are worn by Michael J. Fox’s character Marty McFly in the 1980s classic, “Back to the Future 2” an exact replica of the crazy shoes shown in the film complete with an electroluminescent sole a 30,000-hour rechargeable battery, and the iconic self-tying laces. The Air Mags were released in a batch of only 1500 pairs. The first pair of the batch were auctioned off on behalf of Michael J. Fox’s Parkinson’s disease charity. They were purchased for the handsome sum of $37,500 by British Rapper Tinie Tempah.
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9: Nike Air Force One – Sold for $50,000
The number 9 slot on our list belongs to pair of sneakers that were made especially for American Big Boi of Outkast fame. If you aren’t familiar with Big Boi as an artist? All you need to know is that when it comes to fashion and bling, the big guy never holds back. This was certainly the case when he became the recipient of a pair of special Nike Air Force One. Customized by Preanshintin couture and jewelry to boast not only the iconic Nike swish. But also, the small matter of 11 carats worth of diamonds and a healthy helping of gold as well. The inclusion of the precious metals and gemstones took the value of the Air Force Ones to a whopping $50,000.
