Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 1 sneakers sell for record breaking $2.3 million – NEWS.com.au

A pair of Nikes worn by Kanye West during his performances of Hey Mama and Stronger at the Grammy Awards in 2008 has shattered the record price for a pair of sneakers.The Nike Air Yeezy 1 were auctioned by Sotheby’s and fetched $US1.8 million ($A2.3 million) from Rares, a sneaker investment marketplace.
It’s the first publicly recorded pair of sneakers to top $US1 million.
The size 12 shoes features the iconic Yeezy forefoot strap and signature ‘Y’ medallion lacelocks in bright pink.
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