Barack Obama-Inspired Nike Hyperdunk Pulled From Auction

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The shoes were supposed to be sold on Friday.

Earlier this week, we reported on a special pair of Nike Hyperdunk's that were supposed to hit the auction block thanks to the good people over at Sotheby's. Sotheby's has done numerous sneaker auctions in the past, especially when it comes to old sneakers worn by the likes of Michael Jordan. This latest Nike Hyperdunk, however, was allegedly a shoe made for Barack Obama all the way back in 2009.

In the images below, you can see that the shoe has a Presidential Seal on it, while the number 44 is placed on the toe. It was reported that one pair was with Obama, while this second pair landed in the hands of the consignor that Sotheby's was dealing with. According to CNN, prior to the shoe's sale on Friday, Sotheby's opted to pull the shoe, and completely cancel the big event. It seems as though it was the consignor who asked for the sale to be stopped. For now, it is unknown why this happened, although Sotheby's maintains that the shoes were authentic.

This will certainly come as a disappointment for those who wanted to cop. The shoe was about to go for $25,000 and could have been a great addition to any collection.

Image via Sotheby's
Barack Obama-Inspired Nike Hyperdunk Pulled From Auction
Image via Sotheby's
Barack Obama-Inspired Nike Hyperdunk Pulled From Auction
Image via Sotheby's
Barack Obama-Inspired Nike Hyperdunk Pulled From Auction
Image via Sotheby's

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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