10 Of The Most Expensive Custom Sneakers You’ll Ever See

Check out 10 sneakers that started out expensive before they were even customized.

words // Zac Dubasik

While there is debate raging over whether or not custom sneakers can be considered fakes, there’s no question regarding the talent of the top customizers. There are some even talented enough that they’ve been entrusted to work on kicks more prestigious than the standard customized models, like retro Jordans. Today we’re taking a look at customs falling into this more pricy category. Some have sky high resale values, while others started off high at retail, like the $280 LeBron 10 Elite. Check out these kicks and let us know what you think? Would you take a chance on such expensive models? Or does customizing such coveted shoes make them even more exclusive?

Theme: Toy Story

Base model: Nike MAG

Retail Price: $3800 (average auction price)

Resale Value of Base model: $8,100

Customizer: Mache Customs

 

Theme: Championship 

Base model: Nike LeBron X Elite

Retail Price: $280

Customizer: Dank Customs

 

Theme: Iron Man

Base model: Nike Mag

Retail Price: $3800 (average auction price)

Resale Value of Base model: $8,100

Customizer: Mache Customs

 

Theme: Pink October

Base model: Nike Air Yeezy 2

Retail Price: $245

Resale Value of Base model: $2500+

Customizer: Mache Customs

 

Theme: Red October

Base model: Nike Air Yeezy

Retail Price: $215

Resale Value of Base model: $2,800+

Customizer: JBF Customs

 

Theme: Commissioned by Joe Haden

Base model: Nike MAG

Retail Price: $3800 (average auction price)

Resale Value of Base model: $8,100

Customizer: Kickasso

 

Theme: World Cup

Base model: Nike Air Yeezy 2

Retail Price: $245

Resale Value of Base model: $2500+

Customizer: Revive Customs

 

Theme: Ostrich + Denim  

Base model: Nike Air Yeezy

Retail Price: $215

Resale Value of Base model: $2,800+

Customizer: JBF Customs

 

Theme: Net Yeezy 1 

Base model: Nike Air Yeezy 2

Retail Price: $245 Resale

Value of Base model: $2500+

Customizer: Maggi

 

Theme: University of Oregon 

Base model: Nike Air Yeezy

Retail Price: $215

Resale Value of Base model: $2,800+

Customizer: JBF Customs