To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nike's first shoe, the Waffle Racer, Sotheby’s partnered with NFL star and Nike collaborator Victor Cruz to present the online sale.
The Argentine national team jersey worn by Diego Maradona against England in the 1986 Mexico football World Cup finals has been auctioned off Wednesday for £ 7,142,500 after nearly ten bids.
For 36 years, the jersey of one of soccer s greats, worn in one of the World Cup s infamous moments has belonged to an English player. An artifact of English heartbreak and Argentine joy is now being sold at auction where the price will add to its legacy.
The Air Ships, designed by Peter Moore and popularised by Jordan, pre-date the Air Jordan. Both became a sensation on and off court as they moved from being basketball gear to street fashion.