How much did a 1972 Nike 'Moon shoes' sell for?

The previous record was for a pair of signed Michael Jordan Converses, worn during his 1984 gold medal-winning Olympic final. This pair of unworn 1972 Nike waffle racing flat "Moon Shoes" set a new auction record for sneakers with a $437,500 sale at Sotheby's. Photo courtesy of Sotheby's New York.

What color is a 1972 Nike Air?

White and off-white hues make up the leather base and overlays, while the blue, red and white color scheme of Blue Ribbon Sports — Nike’s founding name — lands on the rare jersey mesh panel swooshes, tongue tags, embroidered Nike Air heel logos and insoles, with additional Nike 1972 branding just below the ankle.

How much did the Nike Cortez sell in 1972?

Demand for the shoe grew exponentially after the public noticed that the Nike Cortez was being used by the 1972 U.S. Olympic athletes. Sales reached $800,000 during the first year the shoe was released, which was a 100% sales increase over the 8,000 sales inquiries reached after the first year of selling the Tiger brand shoes.