Nike Waffle Racing "Moon Shoe" Goes For $437K At Auction

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Nike Moon Shoe
How much is too much for some rare sneakers?

Sneakerheads are knowing for paying insane amounts of money for rare sneakers. Sometimes, shoe enthusiasts are laughed at for their hobby because of how protective they are of their kicks. We will typically go to great lengths to keep our shoes clean and pristine and will do almost anything to cop a new and rare release. While all of these things may be true, there are very few sneakerheads out there who would pay close to half a million dollars. Well at a recent Stadium Goods x Sotheby's auction, that exact thing happened as someone paid $437,500 for a pair of Nike Waffle Racing Flat's from 1972.

The shoe has also been referred to as the "Moon Shoe" thanks to the tracks it leaves when you walk in them. This track shoe was reportedly constructed for the 1972 Olympics and only 12 were made. The design, scarcity, and condition of the shoe are what led to the insane price tag.

Nike Waffle Racing "Moon Shoe" Goes For $437K At Auction

Image via Sotheby's

According to Sneaker News, each pair was made by hand by Geoff Hollister who was one of Nike's first-ever employees. It's clear that there is a lot of history here and now it will never be forgotten thanks to this historic purchase.

Hopefully, the person who bought these isn't feeling any buyers remorse.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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