The collectible sneaker culture started with Michael Jordan’s Nike Air Jordan 1s in 1985. Air Jordans, seen on the feet of professional athletes and celebrities, created what are called the “sneakerheads” collectors in the early 1990s. Today’s sneakers are most valuable when they have never been worn. Take a look at the price of these Nike Ben & Jerry’s “Chunky Dunky” sneakers and others.
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