Nike Releases $400 Crystal Sneakers

A crystallized makeover makes this Nike Air Max sneaker one of the most expensive to date.

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At first look, this sneaker appears to be a basic black and white colorway of the Nike Air Max 97. And while that's true, there's a little something extra about the design that pushes retail to the $400 mark.

A women's release in celebration of Air Max Day, this LX version of the runner features an upper embedded by micro-crystals, reportedly supplied by Swarovski. The tonal upper, which includes fused elements, is contrasted by a mostly white rubber sole.

It doesn't appear that Nike is having trouble selling shoppers on the steep price tag — pairs have already sold out at Undefeated, while KITH is offering its stock exclusively in-store at KITH Women's.

Nike Air Max 97 LX
​Color: Black/White
Style #: 927508-001
Price: $400

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