This is how much a pair of sneakers raked in at Sotheby’s | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

This is how much a pair of sneakers raked in at Sotheby’s | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By Lifestyle Desk |New Delhi |Published: July 24, 2019 12:31:43 pm

This is how much a pair of sneakers raked in at Sotheby’s

The Nike 'Moon Shoe' is considered to be one of the most significant artifacts in Nike's long history.

Nike co-founder and Oregon University Track Coach Bill Bowerman designed the shoe for runners at the 1972 Olympic Trials. (Source: Sotherby’s/Twitter)

A pair of sneakers called 1972 Nike Waffle Racing Flat ‘Moon Shoe’ has been auctioned for a record $437,500 (over Rs 3 crore) at Sotheby’s online auction, creating a new record auction. Notably, this remains the last remaining lot in Sotheby’s Stadium Goods: the Ultimate Sneaker Collection online.