Although I think it's crazy to spend that much on sneakers; I can kind of or almost understand the mindset here, as Nike is a cultural icon just like Coke, Pepsi or Chevrolet, which are all very collectable and command a lot of money, especially when scarce and historic. I guess this just proves the point that when Deep Pockets get into a slugfest you BEST get out of their way, unless you really plan to pay up.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
The fake nikes coming out of Fujian are better then any counterfeit coin I've ever held. You think it rattles the coin industry? Put a pair of $60 fake yeezies and the real deal on a table in front of sneakerheads and watch their heads fume.
I wonder what Neil Armstrong's "Small Step, Giant Leap" boots would bring at auction? $20 million? That would actually make sense to me. Edited to add that I just learned that the boots were left on the Moon due to "weight concerns". I guess now we know what Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are really after!
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
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The fake nikes coming out of Fujian are better then any counterfeit coin I've ever held. You think it rattles the coin industry? Put a pair of $60 fake yeezies and the real deal on a table in front of sneakerheads and watch their heads fume.
Umm wow. I just did a Google search and found the following article:
@PerryHall said:
I wouldn't pay that much if they were worn by George Washington when he kicked King George III in the rear end.
What if they were sneakers worn by George Washington picking up King George III up at the airport?
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Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
@scubafuel said: @mfeld My post was meant to say that I'd take the shoes over most $500k coins if I had to make an investment in one or the other, but I didn't write that very clearly.
My reason is the current average age of "sneakerheads" vs the average age of coin collectors. When you have a young, driven collector cohort interested, they will gain in money and stature and as the years go on they'll compete over the items they lusted after as youngsters. It happened with coins (kids growing up in the 50s and 60s), classic cars and it'll probably happen with the shoes as well. Nothing is certain but I'd place my bet there, if I had to pick.
Thank you.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I am stunned by many of the responses here. These shoes truly changed the world, and are far rarer than any US coin made to actually be used.
These shoes started a revolution in footwear, not just running shoes, but all shoes. We have all worn shoes that owe their existence to these shoes. So, in short
their history is unquestionably important
they are Pop 1 with none finer
no collection of sport shoes is complete without an example of these shoes
they are part of a growing market of collectibles
I am more surprised that they did not sell for more.
@Moxie15 said:
I am stunned by many of the responses here. These shoes truly changed the world, and are far rarer than any US coin made to actually be used.
These shoes started a revolution in footwear, not just running shoes, but all shoes. We have all worn shoes that owe their existence to these shoes. So, in short
their history is unquestionably important
they are Pop 1 with none finer
no collection of sport shoes is complete without an example of these shoes
they are part of a growing market of collectibles
I am more surprised that they did not sell for more.
Maybe all of the controversies increased the value. Currently half of the country wears them and the other half burns them, I'll be with the latter. Like Beavis always said; Fire, fire, hehe, hehe, fire.
The “Moon Shoe” got its name from the resemblance between the impression that the waffle pattern left in dirt and the famous tracks left on the moon by astronauts in 1969.
I've done a fair amount of hiking in various National/State/etc. parks and venues, and it was always amusing to me to see all the shoe/sneaker/boot prints in the dust/dirt/sand/mud. Some may have been there for months, but generally only since the last rainstorm.
It always occurred to me that the logos and brands were backwards. If I designed shoes, I'd have the logos and wording on the bottom of the shoe backwards, so hikers/walkers/joggers would potentially leave the company's advertising mark all over the world by people just walking by...
@Moxie15 said:
I am stunned by many of the responses here. These shoes truly changed the world, and are far rarer than any US coin made to actually be used.
These shoes started a revolution in footwear, not just running shoes, but all shoes. We have all worn shoes that owe their existence to these shoes. So, in short
their history is unquestionably important
they are Pop 1 with none finer
no collection of sport shoes is complete without an example of these shoes
they are part of a growing market of collectibles
I am more surprised that they did not sell for more.
I'm impressed. I'll raise my buy price to 20 cents!
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I wonder if there's any ownership / pedigree story with this pair. Wasn't any in the lot description.
Although I think it's crazy to spend that much on sneakers; I can kind of or almost understand the mindset here, as Nike is a cultural icon just like Coke, Pepsi or Chevrolet, which are all very collectable and command a lot of money, especially when scarce and historic. I guess this just proves the point that when Deep Pockets get into a slugfest you BEST get out of their way, unless you really plan to pay up.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Unworn......
For that kind of money shouldn't they be authenticated, graded and slabbed with a gold bean?
The next big counterfeit, sneakers.
Successful BST deals with mustangt and jesbroken. Now EVERYTHING is for sale.
The fake nikes coming out of Fujian are better then any counterfeit coin I've ever held. You think it rattles the coin industry? Put a pair of $60 fake yeezies and the real deal on a table in front of sneakerheads and watch their heads fume.
I wonder what Neil Armstrong's "Small Step, Giant Leap" boots would bring at auction? $20 million? That would actually make sense to me. Edited to add that I just learned that the boots were left on the Moon due to "weight concerns". I guess now we know what Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are really after!
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
...I hope the new owner sows a Betsy Ross U.S. Flag on each shoe and then right back up for auction they go
Umm wow. I just did a Google search and found the following article:
Top 10 Trusted AliExpress Nike Shoes Replica Vendors – Ultimate Guide (Updated July 2019)
Haven't seen anything like this for coins yet.
What if they were sneakers worn by George Washington picking up King George III up at the airport?
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Thank you.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I am stunned by many of the responses here. These shoes truly changed the world, and are far rarer than any US coin made to actually be used.
These shoes started a revolution in footwear, not just running shoes, but all shoes. We have all worn shoes that owe their existence to these shoes. So, in short
I am more surprised that they did not sell for more.
This is actually already a big problem. Counterfeit sneakers are already an issue in collecting, and some websites for resale have policies on authentication for their listings. More info here: https://forbes.com/sites/leighsteinberg/2018/09/17/the-profitable-hidden-sneaker-market/#d0e4ba859256
Shame on the Moon, one of my favorite Bob Seger songs
Maybe all of the controversies increased the value. Currently half of the country wears them and the other half burns them, I'll be with the latter. Like Beavis always said; Fire, fire, hehe, hehe, fire.
Some one made out very well.
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i see some here are NOT a fan of waffles.
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This post is waaaay OT...
I've done a fair amount of hiking in various National/State/etc. parks and venues, and it was always amusing to me to see all the shoe/sneaker/boot prints in the dust/dirt/sand/mud. Some may have been there for months, but generally only since the last rainstorm.
It always occurred to me that the logos and brands were backwards. If I designed shoes, I'd have the logos and wording on the bottom of the shoe backwards, so hikers/walkers/joggers would potentially leave the company's advertising mark all over the world by people just walking by...
A gold bunion?
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I'm impressed. I'll raise my buy price to 20 cents!