10. Air Jordan 5 Retro T23 Tokyo — $5,250
This Air Jordan 5 was based on the iconic Air Jordan V model from 1990. This Retro model was released in Japan in 2011 and features a Japanese character on the heel.
9. Nike Lunar Flyknit HTM Milano — $5,850
These sneakers were an addition to the HTM line and were exclusively released in 2012 in Milan and London. The sneakers feature technology from Flyknit and Lunarlon.
6 (tie). Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Chicago — $6,000
This off-white and red Air Jordan 1 is a part of The Ten, the Nike x Off-White collection. A tribute to the classics, this revamped model features an iconic Chicago colorway and additional details like a red zip tie.
6 (tie). Nike Air Yeezy 2 Platinum — $6,000
This model represents the final collaboration between Nike and Kanye West in 2012 from the Air Yeezy 2 collection.
6 (tie). Nike Air Yeezy Blink — $6,000
This black and pink model is the most sought-after colorway to emerge from Kanye West's first collaboration with Nike in 2009, in his Air Yeezy collection.
5. Nike Air Yeezy 2 Solar Red — $8,000
In his second collaboration with Nike, Kanye West released the Air Yeezy 2 collection with this highly coveted solar-red colorway.
4. Nike Air Yeezy 2 Red October — $8,400
This all-red Air Yeezy model sold out within minutes of its initial release as an addition to the original Air Yeezy 2 collection.
3. Chanel x Pharrell x adidas NMD Hu — $13,995
Born from a partnership between Adidas, Chanel, and French boutique Colette, only 500 pairs of this design were released. This model was part of Pharrel Williams' NMD Hu line.
2. Nike Air Mag — $14,999
These automatically lacing Nikes are based on the pair worn by Marty McFly in the 1989 film "Back To the Future Part II." A pair was recently sold with 99 other pairs of shoes at Sotheby's rare sneaker auction in collaboration with Stadium Goods.
1. Louis Vuitton Kanye West x Louis Vuitton — $30,000
These high-top sneakers are the most valuable sneakers in the global resale market, according to research from Stadium Goods and Farfetch. Though this model comes in three different colorways, this grey and pink version is the most desired.
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