The most expensive Nike sneakers

For decades now, sneakers have been considered not just shoes, but symbol of sporting eternity. Many models have gained popularity due to limited sales, creation events, celebrities, movies... The cost of crosses is not determined only by manufacturing costs, brand payback and markup. Some prices have a story behind them. And the realization that you are wearing shoes with such a feature costs more than one thousand dollars.

Nike crosses have fully justified the trust of skaters. They are super comfortable, multifunctional, will suit any casual look and will be an excellent addition to the shoe wardrobe of someone who loves sports.

We present to you top 11 most expensive Nike sneakers throughout the history of the brand. The famous Danki model, of course, is at the origins of the brand and is loved by the majority of fans around the world.

11th place - Nike SB Dunk Low London

Classic sneakers that have captivated their audience - skateboarders, basketball players and more.The original simple design with enlarged Swooshes, Zoom Air cushioning in the heel, soft padded tongue specially designed for this model - all in the format of fashionable design and convenience. The dense, rigid sole ensures optimal comfort during use of the shoes.

In addition, the perforation along the top and multi-layer mesh inserts have excellent ventilation qualities, so the foot will “breathe”. The original tread pattern in the form of concentric circles provides sufficient grip on asphalt and special surfaces for skating, rollerblading, scootering, etc.

Price: $5,200.

10th place - Nike Air Force 1 Low 1 WORLD CLOT Special Box

Luxurious, Chinese-style printed low-top sneakers for those who love vintage comfort. The white sole and monolithic upper are the hallmark of CLOT models.

These sneakers come in gold pink and light blue.

The smooth white sole consists of two parts - a thickened top with a snow color scheme and a finely cut rubber or pink tread. This the clever design allows you to appear taller, doesn’t spoil your appearance if it’s dirty outside, and looks quite elegant for shoes of this size. There is original firmware, and the nose is raised and protected.

The swooshes are large and blend in with the color of the sneakers, but there are models with black “swooshes”. Overall the design is classic, but eye-catching due to the unusual colors. Available in original hexagonal box.

Price: $5,300.

9th place — Nike SB Dunk Low Reese Forbes Denim

One of the oldest models of “dunks”, which appeared at the dawn of the development of low shoes. In a short time it gained popularity among skateboarders. Those with wide feet especially liked the sneakers.

Reese Forbes became one of the first owners of the fashionable couple.

A lightweight model with a tightly padded tongue that allows you to properly and reliably stabilize the leg. Judging by numerous reviews, the sole is quite durable. Fashionable Zoom Air cushioning system built into the footbed. Breathable perforated upper.

Users note that sneakers can easily withstand impacts, have good springiness and allow you to perform tricks much better. In addition, the interesting tread pattern in the form of a circle not only provides good traction with the ground, but also allows you to make circular movements many times faster.

Price: $5,500.

8th place - Nike Air Yeezy 2 Red October

The Air Yeezy era began back in 2008. The collaboration between Kanye West and Nike became the basis for the creation of bright and daring sneakers. Red October were “born” at the end of the collaboration, but today they are considered one of the examples of a successful combination of classics and avant-garde.

The high-top Nikes have an unusual upper with a zipper on the outside and wide Velcro on the front. The lacing is located “outside”, and the flexible rubber sole has an original thickened tread and can consist of two parts.

The model is not a running model, it rather belongs to the casual genre. It is very difficult to find one, this is a so-called limited collection for the elite. It came in a bright red color, with plastic inserts and an Air capsule in the sole.

Today, these incredible sneakers can be purchased for four figures at a stretch.

Price from $5,800.

7th place - Nike Dunk SB Low Yellow Lobster

Yellow “lobsters” with red-brown spots and swooshes are an exclusive model at a rather high price.Speckled inserts, a soft, breathable suede upper, a low rise and a traditional padded tongue - this is not only an interesting design, but also reliability, catchiness, and incredible strength. An elastic band wrapped around the foot is a feature of the model..

A neat sole with a thickening closer to the heel, a finely grooved tread, stitching and the signature bright decor of the inner zone of the sneakers made the Nike Dunk SB Low Yellow Lobster model one of the most memorable in the line of sneakers for skaters.

Price: $8,600.

6th place - Nike Mag Back To The Future (2011)

The original crosses from the movie "Back to the Future 2" captivated millions of fans in 1985. Today this The model is one of the five most expensive on the planet. The sneakers were released in 2011 in a limited edition of 1,500 pairs.

A phantasmagoric sole, a burning heel, a tight-fitting upper with roller velcro - all this is present in the model. The tongue also glows, and recharging, according to the creators, lasts for 5 hours.

Unusual mega-famous sneakers released only for sale for charity. Their movie owner, Marty McFly, in real life actor Michael J. Fox, is sick with Parkinson's disease and all proceeds were planned to be sent to a fund to combat this disease.

Price: $9,100.

5th place - Nike Dunk SB Low Freddy Krueger

The cinematic theme will never cease to excite adherents. Nikes reminiscent of Freddy Krueger are too much, you might think. But they exist! The model was created, but it was so reminiscent of the famous killer, that the copyright holders of the film rebelled. Therefore, the shoes were never released for sale.

Classic sneakers with a black and white traditional “dunk” sole, a leather upper stained with blood, fabric inserts with black and red stripes, and steel swoosh blades very successfully imitated Freddie’s image.

But you can easily find something similar from resellers somewhere on the Internet.

The price of the original Nike Freddy Krueger was planned to be $9,300.

4th place - Nike Dunk SB Low Staple NYC Pigeon

Famous limited edition dunks that deserve fame of the “sneaker craze.”

The model was approved for sale in 2005 in New York in the amount of 150 pairs. There were a lot of people who wanted to buy it. Hooligans waited for happy customers in the back streets and robbed them mercilessly. On eBay, the cost per pair was growing at warp speed.

The original gray Nikes with a dove and white Swooshes had a classic design and colorway. The salmon tread had a circular pattern and deep enough grooves, which made it possible to use the shoes not only on special surfaces, but also on the ground.

The price of the sneakers is $10,500.

3rd place - Nike Dunk High LE (Wu-Tang) (1999)

Tall dunks have been sold in very limited editions in the past and are extremely popular among connoisseurs. Finding such a pair today is a great success, so collectors have been chasing them for years.

A black and yellow full leather upper, a white sole with yellow tread and an original bat badge on the heel set this model apart from the rest. Each pair has its own unique number, so it is almost impossible to fake it.

Interesting! The sneakers were inspired by the New York group Wu-Tang, which won the hearts of many rappers in the 90s.

Price: $15,000.

2nd place – Nike MAG Back to the Future (2016)

Updated version of the 2011 model, released already self-lacing and with flaming Velcro inserts and curved soles.The original combination of high-quality plastic, rubber and elastic mesh made these sneakers the closest to George Lucas's Air Mages in the movie "Back to the Future 2".

Price from $24,600.

1st place - Nike Dunk SB Low Paris

One of the most famous models in the world with a small edition (202 pairs). The sneakers gained popularity for their original painting, imitating reproductions of the French artist Bernard Buffet. There is not a single pair similar to the other, because when cutting the upper parts, the cutting was carried out chaotically. We can say that no one else has a second one like this.

The Nike Dunk SB Low Paris can be considered unique.

The design of the sneakers is traditional. The black and white outsole plus red Swooshes are perhaps the most striking details. The “picture” inserts are not striking, but these are precisely the shoes that have their own history.

Price from $34,900.