Header Ads

The 8 Most Expensive Adidas Sneakers Of All Time | TheRichest

When it comes to footwear, the term Adidas is practically synonymous with sneakers. Even a number of celebrities own some of the most expensive sneakers collection. Over the past sixty years, the company that is responsible for producing shoes such as the timeless Stan Smith and the game-changing Ultra Boost has shown no indications of slowing down production. In contrast, purchasing a pair of Adidas may be quite pricey, particularly for sets or sneakers that were never released for retail sale. This is because Adidas, like famous firm Nike and other sneaker manufacturers, produces a limited number of each style.

Here is a list of the 8 most expensive pairs of Adidas sneakers that have ever been produced:

8 Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Synth - $1,500

 

The release of the Yeezy Boost 350 not only revitalized Adidas but also established Kanye West as a shoe icon. Although West was already building a reputation for himself at Nike, the company's failure to pay him royalties for the sale of his own shoe contributed to his 2013 decision to join Adidas. Adidas was battling to generate cash from its current celebrity collaboration footwear. Thus, the timing of the cooperation was not ideal. Many believe the Yeezy Boost 350 V1 and 350 V2 to be one of Adidas' most successful products of the 21st century. The 2019 release of the Yeezy 350 V2 Synth, which comes in a cream and light grey colorway, was exclusive to Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The shoe is available on the online resale platform StockX for approximately $1,500.

 

RELATED: The 8 Most Expensive Belts In The World

7 Futurecraft 4D White Ash Green - $1,750

Made in collaboration with the digital manufacturer Carbon, the Futurcraft 4D was released in 2017 in extremely limited quantities. The shoe is created by a method known as digital light synthesis, which blends light and oxygen, leading to a shoe that provides the wearer with exceptional comfort and a lot of bounce. The price of these expensive sneakers can be attributed to technology, but the secondary market has made the Futurecraft 4D (white ash green colorway) even more expensive.

6 Yeezy Boost 750 OG Light Brown - $1,900

 

Despite regular releases in retail outlets, Yeezys are not inexpensive footwear. A few Yeezy sneakers, like the Yeezy Boost 750 OG, have been sold for more than the $300 retail price. The shoe was first introduced in 2016 and sold for $350. The Yeezy Boost 750 OG Light Brown was routinely released throughout 2016, but only a handful of pairs ever touched store shelves, prompting prices on the secondary market to rise. This shoe is presently retailing for $1,900, making it the priciest Yeezys ever.

5 Ultra Boost 1.0 Miami Hurricanes - $2,100

Before the Yeezy, the Ultra Boost existed. The running/training shoes were released officially in early 2015 and were an instant hit with both athletes and shoe collectors. The shoe incorporates Adidas' unique BOOST technology, in which a TPU material is connected to the sole, resulting in unsurpassed comfort. Thousands continue to regard the Ultra Boost to be the most relaxing shoe they've ever worn. Because the Ultra Boost is primarily a running shoe, it makes sense for Adidas to cooperate with colleges to manufacture customized sneakers for athletes, students, teachers, and even alumni. In 2016, Adidas produced the Ultra Boost 1.0 Miami Hurricanes exclusively for University of Miami athletes. Although the Ultra Boost 4.0 Miami Hurricanes was released to the general public two years later, the 1.0 version is a classic sneaker whose selling price is currently $2,100.

4 NMD R1 Overkill “Firestarter” - $4,300

 

The Adidas NMD echoes historical Adidas sneakers, including the Micro Pacer, Rising Star, and Boston Super, in its style. Additionally, the sneaker features a BOOST sole. Since the first introduction of NMDs in late 2015, the sneaker has gained a tremendous fan base and, at one point, even outsold Ultra Boosts in terms of sales. One can even find this pair of sneakers in some of the most amazing celebrity sneakers collections. In 2016, the Berlin sneaker boutique Overkill debuted the Adidas R1 Overkill "Firestarter" with a black and white Primeknit upper, a black midsole, and an orange outsole and heel tab. The shoe store only released 300 pairs, so as expected, prices subsequently increased on the secondary market. Jump it certainly has, with collectors required to pay $4,300 for these limited edition sneakers.

3 Ultra Boost Uncaged “Parley for the Oceans” - $5,000

 

Adidas collaborated with the environmental charity Parley for the Oceans to develop a pair of Ultra Boost sneakers constructed from recycled plastic bottles. This Adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged sneaker has an upper with a wave-like pattern and Parley branding on the heel counter. The Parley for the Oceans Ultra Boost is the most expensive pair of running shoes ever introduced, with a price tag of $5,000.

 

RELATED: These Are The 8 Most Expensive Arcade Games Of All Time

2 NMD OG Friends and Family - $5,100

In order to mark the occasion of the launch of the NMD in December 2015, a limited edition of the shoe was presented to certain individuals, also known as "friends and family," who are particularly close to the Adidas brand. The upper of the NMD OG Friends and Family is constructed of Primeknit in black and grey, and the midsole is divided into sections by blocks of color in red and blue. The all-black upper that was used in the general release of the NMD OG has been replaced with a new upper that is black and grey.

1 Human Race NMD x Pharrell Friends and Family Burgundy - $8,200

 

Pharell Williams and his line of NMD sneakers have been more successful for the Three Stripes than any other celebrity save Kanye West. After the formal release of the first pair of NMDs in 2015, Adidas quickly announced a long-term relationship with the Grammy-winning producer. The relationship has thus far resulted in the Pharell Stan Smith and Superstar packs, as well as the immensely popular Human Race (Hu) NMD collection. Among Pharell's priciest Hu NMDs, the 2017 NMD Pharell Friends and Family Burgundy is presently valued at approximately $8,200. Similar to the last NMD, this sneaker was never offered to the public and was only made available to Adidas and Pharell's clientele and close associates.

READ NEXT: Trump Real Estate: A Look At All The Houses Owned By Former U.S. Donald Trump

Sources: Money INC, Success Story, Rarest



from TheRichest - Feed https://ift.tt/vyQJ0hZ

No comments