Rare Nike Sneakers 

Nike has been around since the mid-1960’s and has captured a huge piece of the worldwide shoe market since its inception. Today, Nike shoes have gained something of a cult status with athletes and fashionistas around the globe. While newly released pairs of Air Force 1s, Air Jordans, and Nike Pros are eagerly awaited by consumers willing to sell out one hundred plus dollars for a new pair of kicks, rare Nike sneakers are an even more lucrative market. 

Rare Nike sneakers can be classed as any shoe that isn’t currently being released by Nike as new design or a retro throwback edition. The reason for this broad classification is because Nike shoes are so popular that they often sell out nationwide in a month or less, depending on the shopping season. Additionally, Nike rarely released more than a fixed number of shoes and would rather reveal a new style and make an additional batch of an old shoe. 

However, not all rare Nike sneakers are created equal. Some of the first shoes in Nike’s popular lines have become true collector’s items. For example, the first true Nike shoe was released in 1971, as a soccer shoe. It was the first shoe to bear the now iconic swoosh. Waffle Trainers, the first shoe that Nike designed from the ground up was released in 1974. It was also a major break-through in urethane sole technology that allowed athletes to better grip the surface of the track. 

An original pair of Air Force 1 sneakers would also be a rare find. These shoes came out in 1982, and were the first shoes to uses Nike’s air cushioning support system. There are people who would pay thousands of dollars to own an original pair of Air Jordans, now the world’s most popular brand of sneakers. 

If you are looking for rare Nike sneakers that have been released in the last ten years, your best bet is on E-bay. Many people are cleaning out their closets and finding rare Nike sneakers that they haven’t worn for years. If you take the time to hunt, you should find a great pair of rare Nike sneakers.