Would you splurge US$50,000 on Apple’s original vintage sneakers? The tech giant’s 1980s merch got discontinued, but Drake got attention in its branded jacket and now Sotheby’s is auctioning its shoes
- Tech billionaire style is on the rise and now eyes are on vintage employee clothing from the 1990s too – enter the white Omega Sports Apple Computer trainers with throwback rainbow logo
- Similar shoes have been auctioned off for thousands in the past, and Apple also entered the luxury fashion world by collaborating with Hermès on AirTags and Apple Watches
A pair of vintage Apple trainers are on sale, but they cost more than what some people make in a year. Would you be willing to pay US$50,000 for rare Apple kicks?
The Omega Sports Apple Computer trainers were made for Apple employees in the 1990s. They have never been officially sold by Apple to the public, but a mint-condition pair is currently available courtesy of Sotheby’s.
The white trainers have a rainbow Apple logo on the tongue and on the sides. They are a US men’s size 10.5. Photos show the trainers with white laces, but they also come with a pair of red laces.
Sotheby’s says the shoes were originally given away at a conference in the 1990s. However, this isn’t the first time this type of shoe has hit the market. Similar pairs were also auctioned for thousands of dollars in 2017 and 2020, though they looked a bit different in the soles and logo embroidery than those listed by Sotheby’s.
These shoes are new in the box, but it’s been a while since they were manufactured so they do have some yellowing, and the listing mentions they may fall apart more easily if worn due to their age.
During the late 1980s, Apple did sell clothing and other merchandise under The Apple Collection. Many of these items were decorated with the rainbow Apple logo along with other bold, kitschy designs reminiscent of the time period. The clothing line was not successful, according to BBC, and was discontinued.
