Sneaker Prices, Mapped: Which Countries Pay the Most For Classic Shoes?
To the sneakerhead, unpacking a pair of legendary footwear is a delicate ceremony. New sneakers are more than footwear: Sneaker guru Michael Sykes admits that the latest fashionable sneakers can be more about identity than fashion.
And while sneakers can be seen as a status symbol (and an investment opportunity), they can also give us a snapshot of a country’s economy.
The latest study by SavingSpot reveals how affordable some of the most sought-after sneakers are in different countries where the different brands have official shops.
The second most famous Air Force 1s (after the US President’s plane), these basketball sneakers changed the world in 1982, both on and off the court, thanks to their revolutionary design. Sneaker fans in Argentina would need to save up for these, as they retail at over $200, compared to just $90 in the United States.
