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