Are the Nike Air Force One basketball shoes worth $2,000?
Basketball shoes are high tech and Nike has been at the forefront of that market since day 1. However, they are releasing a new basketball shoe that costs $2,000. Is this even necessary. Do people really need a $2,000 pair of shoes to play basketball in. What’s next, a $200 sweatband to match?
Nike has been in the forefront of the athletic sports world since the early 1980’s. One of their most successful shoes was a basketball shoe called the Nike Air Force One. The shoe comes is a classic basketball shoe and has been remade in many differnt styles and colors. The shoe comes in low tops, mids, and high tops.
They are a favorite among basketball players and sneaker fanatics. Many people may not know much about sneaker fanatics who collect shoes and do not wear them. They call themselves “sneakerheads.” A sneakerhead is someone who could have 200 or more pairs of sneakers that they do not even wear!
The Nike Air Force One has been an extremely popular shoe amont these sneakerheads. Sneakerheads love the shoe for its classic look and simple style. Also, Nike has put many limited edition Air Force One series out for special promotional events. The limited number of sneakers are highly sought after by sneakerheads and prices often go through the roof on the marketplace, (Ebay).
The Nike Air Force One was originally released in 1982. Now 25 years later, Nike is making a big deal out of the 25th anniversary of a shoe that helped establish them as a global powerhouse in the athletic footwear industry. They are putting out many different styles of Air Force Ones at different pricepoints to promote the anniversary.
The leading shoes are a pair of nike air force ones that are set to retail at $2,000. The shoes are limited to 24 stores throughout the world. Stores like Kicks Hawaii and Saint Alfred will receive the shoes. The shoes are expected to sell out in minutes despite their hefty price tag.
The shoes are not just another pair of shoes. They come with a specialty box, a golden chain, wooden shoe trees, and a commemorative 25th anniversary magazine. That’s some pretty cool extras, but now lets get to the shoes.
The shoes are each hand crafted masterpieces. One pair is a dark brown and black. They have brown crocodile skin with black anaconda premium snake leather. The laces are precisely perfect as they have golden lace tips.
Their partner pair has all the same extras, but they are all white and feature a very nice white anaconda skin leather surface.
The shoes are nice, but what is our culture coming to when we pay $2,000 for some sneakers?
SneakersAthletic Footwear, Nike Basketball, SneakerheadDecember 07, 2009
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