High-end kicks: the most coveted sneakers go toe to toe

From fitness shoe to high-fashion staple, the humble sneaker’s ascent reflects some of the most significant pop-culture developments of the last few decades – from the impact of advertising and mass production, to the influence of hip-hop and stars of America’s National Basketball Association.

Unsurprisingly, the priciest of athletic shoes are now adorning the feet of the world’s high-flyers, in an astonishing range of designs, colours, features and materials, making them a bona fide urban luxury item.

In this video, we take a look at 10 of today’s most coveted athletic shoes, with eyewatering price tags starting north of $30,000.

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