Nike Air Yeezy 1 shoes were purchased for $ 1.8 million

Sports shoes are displayed at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (China) before auction.
According to the NY Post, Sotheby’s held a sale of one of the most valuable sneakers ever on the market. The sneakers were worn by Kanye West on the stage Grammy 50th time officially sold for 1.8 million USD.

Rares CEO and co-founder Gerome Sapp share that those who buy the Nike Air Yeezy 1 have a piece of the history of the sneakers of the world. The Nike Air Yeezy 1 was displayed at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, China. Photo: NY Post. In a statement by Sotheby’s, the head of Streetwear and Modern Collectables – Brahm Wachter – said that Kanye West is one of the most influential shoe and clothing designers of today’s era, male rapper branded products all create. effect, spread to everyone. “This shoe is so important to the growth of Yeezy – one of the most important lifestyle and sports shoe brands in history. In 2008, it made waves in the sneakers community,” he said. more. The Air Yeezy 1 was Kanye’s first groundbreaking sneakers with Nike. It has a special impact as one of the first notation designs created for artists, not athletes. Since then, many brands have partnered with other musicians and creators to make signature shoes. Nike Air Yeezy 1 was acquired for $ 1.8 million. Photo: @ sotheby’s.