ac11 FEB Barack Obama inspired sneakers

The National
  • Sotheby's will sell an exclusive pair of basketball trainers designed for former US president Barack Obama. All photos courtesy Sotheby's
    Sotheby's will sell an exclusive pair of basketball trainers designed for former US president Barack Obama. All photos courtesy Sotheby's
  • The trainers will sell for $25,000.
    The trainers will sell for $25,000.
  • The Nike Hyperdunks on sale are just one of two in existence, with the other belonging to Obama.
    The Nike Hyperdunks on sale are just one of two in existence, with the other belonging to Obama.
  • The trainers feature '44' embroidered on the toe to celebrate Obama being the 44th president of the US.
    The trainers feature '44' embroidered on the toe to celebrate Obama being the 44th president of the US.
  • The shoes are a US men's size 12.5.
    The shoes are a US men's size 12.5.
  • They also feature the Seal of the President of the United States.
    They also feature the Seal of the President of the United States.
  • Interested buyers can purchase the shoes from Sotheby's Buy Now platform.
    Interested buyers can purchase the shoes from Sotheby's Buy Now platform.
  • The sale will take place on Friday, February 12 at 4.44pm EST to commemorate the 44th president during President’s Day weekend in the US.
    The sale will take place on Friday, February 12 at 4.44pm EST to commemorate the 44th president during President’s Day weekend in the US.
  • The shoes were designed in 2009 and are a confirmation sample.
    The shoes were designed in 2009 and are a confirmation sample.
  • Sotheby's to offer President Barack Obama player exclusive Nike Hypderdunks.
    Sotheby's to offer President Barack Obama player exclusive Nike Hypderdunks.
  • The trainers are said to be in pristine condition and features many custom details.
    The trainers are said to be in pristine condition and features many custom details.
  • The insoles are also printed with patriotic graphics such as with bald eagles and the year 1776.
    The insoles are also printed with patriotic graphics such as with bald eagles and the year 1776.