Sotheby’s is honored to collaborate with sneaker aficionado and NFL Super Bowl Champion, Victor Cruz, for the anniversary auction. A past Nike collaborator (Air Trainer Cruz), the passionate collector – who himself boasts a sizable collection north of 300 pairs – has handpicked a personal edit of his favorite sneakers distinguished not only by their rarity, but the unique stories behind them.<br><br><div class="Enhancement">
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Sotheby’s is honored to collaborate with sneaker aficionado and NFL Super Bowl Champion, Victor Cruz, for the anniversary auction. 

Victor Cruz’s Picks

True to the genesis of Nike’s heritage, the sale spans key moments core to the brand, from an early pair of handmade racing shoes by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, the sneakers that launched the brand to fame - the ultra-rare and iconic 1972 Nike Moon Shoes, to a pair of original 1985 ‘Player Sample’ Air Jordans cut to Michael Jordan’s specifications and intended for his use and more. 

Additional Highlights

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nike, Sotheby’s presents fifty – a curated streetwear auction comprising more than 100 examples of some of the iconic brand’s most sought-after collaborations, unreleased and rare samples, prototypes, and limited-edition accessories. The retrospective pays tribute to the legacy and evolution of the brand, from its inception as a running company to its expansion as a multi-sport collective that has transcended into a consumer culture of its own identity.<br><br><br>Sale Number: N11119

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New York | 17 November – 16 December 2022

Vice President | Head of Streetwear & Modern Collectibles

Brahm Wachter

Cataloguer

Hannah Smith

Auction Contacts

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nike, Sotheby’s presents <b>fifty </b>– a curated streetwear auction comprising more than 100 examples of some of the iconic brand’s most sought-after collaborations, unreleased and rare samples, prototypes, and limited-edition accessories. The retrospective pays tribute to the legacy and evolution of the brand, from its inception as a running company to its expansion as a multi-sport collective that has transcended into a consumer culture of its own identity.