Nike

This sneaker is often credited as the release that brought sneaker culture into the mainstream zeitgeist. Designed by Jeff Staple of Staple Design, the 2005 release of this sneaker was perhaps one of the wildest Nike drops in history. When release day came for this pair, a line formed outside of Reed Space, Jeff’s Lower East Side storefront. The crowd grew so large that the New York City Police were called to keep things in order and escort lucky purchasers home safely. The attention on the release made the cover of the New York Post, and to this day remains an extraordinary example of the power of streetwear hype. 

The design itself is inspired by the ubiquitous NYC pigeon embroidered on the heel – with the upper dressed in similar grey hues and the outsole in a pigeon foot-like color.

With only approximately 150 pairs ever produced, this specific pair is made even more rare as the interior lid of the original box is signed by Jeff Staple himself. This lot is accompanied by a letter from James Spence Authentication in regards to the signature.