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Wu-Tang x Nike Dunk High 1999 for $50k USD

The Dunk lineage is one of Nike's most revered styles. Its roots in skateboarding, basketball, music, and culture have helped define today's streetwear scene.

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This sneaker was assigned to the Wu-Tang Clan as part of Nike's "Be True" release to complement their 1998 album The Swarm.

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In 1999, Nike re-released the "Be True" collection and made 36 Wu-Tang editions.

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It was a fitting collaboration at the time, as Nike's Dunk series was rising and Wu-Tang had made a name for itself as New York-based rappers and creatives.

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Wu-Tang added its logo to the rear-quarter panel and tongue to honour everyone involved.

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The yellow and black sneaker has a premium leather upper, which was common for Dunks in the '90s and '00s.

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Now, Justin Reed has a pair of shoes in a size 9 US in his possession.

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The sneaker has been listed for $50,000 USD, which is significantly more than what it cost on the secondary market in 2019.

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