Rare Gold Air Jordan 3 Sneakers Once Worn By Spike Lee Discovered In US Donation Bin, Now Up For Auction
Consider browsing through a donation bin and discovering a gleaming pair of gold sneakers. That's exactly what happened this year at the Burnside Shelter in Oregon, U.S.?
Which sneakers were found in a donation bin?
But these weren't just any sneakers; they were a pair of Air Jordan 3s made especially for Spike Lee.?
What are these sneakers worth?
The sneakers are reportedly worth more than $10,000 (Rs 8,34,100).?
Who designed these sneakers?
These were developed by famed shoe designer Tinker Hatfield and worn by Spike Lee to the 2019 Academy Awards. Hatfield even paid a visit to the shelter to verify the discovery and submit a signed design proof for good measure.
Instead of keeping the money, the Burnside Shelter, run by the Portland Rescue Mission, decided to sell the shoes at Sotheby's. The charitable act will see 100% of the money returned to those in need.?
How are they being used now, after the discovery?
The sneakers are estimated to earn up to $20,000 (16,67,013) in bids, making them a veritable Cinderella story for the shelter.The riddle of how these valuable shoes ended up in a donation bin is still unanswered. But one thing is certain: this fortuitous finding has provided a ray of hope and financial assistance to those in most need.
Sotheby's auction house will sell the gleaming shoes on Monday. "Premium leather decorated in an eye-catching metallic gold masking over the Swoosh, elephant print, and tongue, which is contrasted by black, white, and icy blue accents topped with a red liner," according to Sotheby's.?
The heel features custom emblems depicting Spike's 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks production companies, as well as an enlarged Jumpman insignia. This pair was not made available to the public."??
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