Rare Apple trainers on auction at Sotheby’s starting at $50,000

A pair of rare Apple trainers has been put up for sale at Sotheby’s. The auction house fixed the starting price of the Apple trainers at $50,000. The shoes were specifically made for Apple employees in the 1990s. They were given out as gifts to employees at a conference. This is the first time a pair of this rare footwear is being auctioned to the public.

The Apple trainers feature a white leather upper body and the old rainbow Apple logo is seen on the tongue and next to the laces. The old Apple logo is a standout detail of the trainers which Sotheby’s claims will be highly coveted. The rare Apple shoes have been described by the auction house as one of the most obscure in existence. This highlighted the uniqueness of the sneakers and their value on the market.

The Omega x Apple sneakers are about three decades old and are new in the box. However, due to their age, they come with some imperfections including a yellowish color around the midsoles. The trainers have an air cushioning window in the heel and are size 10.5 (US standard). This corresponds to size 41 for European size and 8.5 for the UK. The box also contains an alternative pair of red laces.

We have previously seen several Apple memorabilia that have been auctioned in premium fashion. There have also been some of these retro products that flopped on the resale circuit. One of the highly successful Apple memorabilia was the first edition, unopened 4GB Apple iPhone auctioned in the US for $190,000. It remains to be seen how the rare Apple sneakers fares during the Sotheby’s auction.

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