Detroit Free Press
There isn't a definitive list of most valuable sneakers, though it's fair to say that Nikes are the most collectible. What's most desirable will vary from collector to collector, but sneaker lovers agree that the following shoes are highly sought.
Nike Dunk Low Pro SB Paris, a.k.a. Paris Dunk
Release: Fall '04, $125
Current value: $1,800.
Rarity: 200 pairs made
Description: Red check, portions vanilla-colored
Nike Dunk High SB (Lucky Edition), a.k.a. Lucky Dunks
Release: April '04, $125
Current value: $700
Rarity: 777 pairs made
Description: Gold-colored leather and tan suede, green No. 7 on front sides.
Nike Heineken Dunk SB, a.k.a. Heineken
Release: April '03. $125
Current value: $700
Rarity: About 700 pairs made
Description: Color scheme similar to that of a Heineken bottle, with a red star on back sides.
Adidas Superstar 35th Anniversary Consortium Series, a.k.a. Superstar, shell toe
Release: Jan. '05, $200-$300
Current value: $600-$1,000 at www.pickyourshoes.com
Rarity: 300-700 pairs made, depending on specific model
Description: Re-releases of the 1970 model popularized in the Run-DMC song "My Adidas."
Reebok Ice Cream Low, a.k.a. Ice Cream
Retail release: Sept. '04, $200
Current value: $299.99 at www.pickyourshoes.com
Rarity: 2,000-5,000 pairs made
Description: Decorated with dollar bill signs, drawings of diamonds and ice cream cones. Endorsed by music producer Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes and N.E.R.D.
Retail prices are averages. Current values are estimates by owners of how much shoes have sold or could sell for on eBay, pickyourshoes.com and other Web sites.
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