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Basketball Shoes

Adidas Crazy 8 Adv 1997 Basketball Shoes Size US 9 EU 42
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, the men's Crazy 8 changes it up to bring full court style to the street. The iconic mid-cut shoes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Boots

GUCCI neon & black NEW BASKETBALL High Top Sneakers Shoes 35.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci 'New Basketball' high-top sneakers in black leather with neon pink adn green
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Gucci White Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Comfort and high fashion are brought together in these basketball high-top sneakers from Gucci
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2010s Italian Shoes

Just Don Luxury Basketball Courtside Hi Sneaker Size 43
Located in Bear, DE
Just Don Luxury Basketball Courtside Hi Size 43 (fits US10-11) Og all (box is slightly damaged
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2010s Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Mesh and Leather Archlight Sneakers Size 36.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from leather
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/Brown Mesh and Monogram Canvas Archlight Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These are made from quality materials
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Nylon and Leather Archlight Sneakers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from prime quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

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Versace 1990s Yellow Sunglasses
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
How stunning are these Versace dead stock sunglasses circa 1990s?! Perfect for anyone who loves an oval frame, the ones feature yellow lenses alongside light orange detailing with go...
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1990s Italian Sunglasses

Gucci Black Graffiti Leather Ghost High Top Sneakers Size 35.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Step into fashion-forward luxury with these Gucci sneakers. These premium kicks offer a harmonious blend of style and comfort, perfect for those who demand sophistication in every st...
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2010s Italian Shoes

GUCCI black leather & mesh 2018 FLASHTREK CRYSTAL Sneakers Shoes 36
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Flashtrek sneakers in black leather, suede and technical fabric with rubber lug sole from the fall/winter 2018 collection runway. Sparkling green crystals are em...
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2010s Shoes

Gucci Black Perforated Leather Web Detail Low Top Sneakers Size 42.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your footwear game with these Gucci sneakers. Combining high-end aesthetics and unmatched comfort, these sneakers are a symbol of modern luxury and impeccable taste.
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2010s Italian Shoes

1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Square 'G' Green Clear Sunglasses Logo
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous pair of clear green Gucci sunglasses, designed by Tom Ford. Similar ultra-chic sunglasses were highlighted in the Spring/Summer 1998 eyewear ad campaign. These ...
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1990s Italian Sunglasses

Gucci Black GG Canvas and Leather Brooklyn High Top Sneakers Size 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming in a classic silhouette, these designer sneakers are a seamless combination of luxury, comfort, and style. These sneakers are designed with signature details and comfortable i...
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2010s Italian Shoes

Gianni Versace Couture S/S 1990 runway silk & brass beaded cocktail dress
By Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to 1990, this stunning cocktail dress is boned through the bodice and features extensive brass beading in silver & gold all over. Made in Italy under the Gianni Versace Coutur...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI beige suede TENNIS 1977 SHEARLING LINED High Top Sneakers Shoes 38
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Tennis 1977 high-top sneakers in beige suede with signature web stripe in green and red on the side. White rubber sole and fully lined in beige soft shearling. B...
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2010s Shoes

Museum Tom Ford for Gucci Runway F/W 1999 2 in 1 Fur Coat Jacket
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Museum Tom Ford for Gucci 2 in 1 Fur Coat Jacket F/W 1999 Runway Collection Coat can be converted to jacket in few seconds because of snap buttons along the waist - Brilliant Tom For...
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1990s Italian Coats

Golden Goose Yellow Leather Superstar Sneakers
By Golden Goose
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into unique style with these Golden Goose Yellow Leather Superstar Sneakers! Crafted with premium yellow suede and adorned with bold black leather stars on the sides, these snea...
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2010s Italian Shoes

Burke Amey Evening Gown Silk Brocade Tapestry Floral Fantasy Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A timeless and exquisite couture Burke Amey evening gown, likely made in the early 70s. Made from gold silk, the bodice features an abstract floral pattern with embroidered metallic...
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Gucci Shoe Men's Midnight Blue Nappa Silk Leather High Top Sneaker 9.5 new
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic GUCCI men's Midnight Blue Nappa Silk leather high-top sneaker. Rich jewel toned blue lace up with side guard panels. Rear is accentuated with patent leather. Vel...
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2010s Italian Shoes

Gucci Military High Top GG 9.5 Monogram Sneakers GG-S0829-0002
By Gucci
Located in Downey, CA
These show-stopping and fun Gucci High Tops can enhance any style. These highly sought after sneakers are a must have for any trendy fashionista! These high tops feature a olive mili...
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2010s Italian Shoes

GUCCI white green red leather RYTHON Sneakers Shoes 36.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Rython sneakers in white leather and mesh with classic web-stripe in green & red on the side. The design features a chunky white, red and green rubber sole and i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Monogram Runway Skirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Gucci ‘GG’ monogram skirt, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, a crocodile accented version of this skirt debuted on the season’...
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1990s Italian Pencil Skirts

Gucci Black Floral Cotton Tennis 1977 Lace Up Sneakers Shoes Size 40.5
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci 'Gucci Tennis 1977' sneakers. Low-top canvas sneakers in black featuring multicolor floral pattern. Round toe. Lace-up closure in beige. Logo patch on the tongue. Signature web...
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2010s Italian Shoes

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Fear of God Leather Basketball Sneakers Red White His
By Fear of God
Located in Bear, DE
Fear of God Leather Basketball Sneakers Red White His Size 43 Brand new w/ og all Retails at $1195
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2010s Shoes

Gucci Neon Multicolor Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 40
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a classy high top silhouette that makes them cool and smart, this pair of Basketball
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2010s Italian Shoes

Gucci White Leather New Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 42.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
-hued leather shoes with your casual attires and make a trendy style statement whenever you step out.
Fear Of God Tri Color Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 41
By Fear of God
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a high top silhouette that makes them cool and smart, this pair of Basketball sneakers
Fear Of God White/Black Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 41
By Fear of God
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a high top silhouette that makes them cool and smart, this pair of Basketball sneakers
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2010s Italian Shoes

Fear Of God Black/White Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 40
By Fear of God
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a high top silhouette that makes them cool and smart, this pair of Basketball sneakers
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2010s Italian Shoes

Fear Of God White/Black Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 41
By Fear of God
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a high top silhouette that makes them cool and smart, this pair of Basketball sneakers
Fear Of God White/Black Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 41
By Fear of God
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a high top silhouette that makes them cool and smart, this pair of Basketball sneakers
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2010s Italian Shoes

Fear Of God Black/White Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 40
By Fear of God
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a high top silhouette that makes them cool and smart, this pair of Basketball sneakers
Fear Of God White/Black Leather Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 41
By Fear of God
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Featuring a high top silhouette that makes them cool and smart, this pair of Basketball sneakers
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2010s Italian Shoes

FEAR OF GOD Size 11 Black & Beige Color Block Leather Basketball Sneakers
By Fear of God
Located in San Francisco, CA
FEAR OF GOD "Basketball" sneakers comes in a black & beige leather featuring top stitching, rubber
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

LOUIS VUITTON x VIRGIL ABLOH white leather TRAINER Low Top Sneakers Shoes 37.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
version of the LV Trainer sneaker combines smooth and grained calf leather. Inspired by vintage basketball
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Louis Vuitton Charlie Sneakers Trainers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Krakow, PL
Eclipse and Monogram Reverse canvas. Inspired by basketball trainers, this cult design has an elaborately
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2010s Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Leather And Canvas Archlight Trainer Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These are made from leather and canvas
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White Monogram Coated Canvas and Leather Archlight Sneaker Size 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White Monogram Canvas and Mesh LV Archlight Sneakers Size 42
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White/Blue Mesh And Leather Archlight Low Top Sneakers Size 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from leather and
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White/Brown Mesh Monogram Canvas Archlight Sneakers Size 34.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/Brown Mesh and Monogram Canvas Archlight Sneakers Size 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Mesh and Leather Archlight Low Top Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Mesh and Leather Archlight Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from leather
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas And Mesh Archlight Sneakers Size 36
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from Monogram
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White Fabric Canvas Archlight Lace Up Sneakers Size 42
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from fabric, mesh
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2010s French Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Leather Canvas Archlight Lace Up Sneakers Size 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from mesh, canvas
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White Fabric And Monogram Canvas Lace Up Sneakers Size 42
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from fabric, mesh
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas And Mesh LV Archlight Sneakers Size 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from canvas, mesh
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2010s French Shoes

Louis Vuitton Mesh And Monogram Canvas Archlight Lace Up Sneakers Size 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from mesh, canvas
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Silver/White Leather And Mesh Archlight Sneakers Size 38.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from a blend of
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/Brown Neoprene Canvas Archlight Low Top Sneakers Size 37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from a blend of
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White/Black Leather And Mesh Archlight Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from mesh and
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/Brown Monogram Canvas And Neoprene Archlight Sneakers Size36
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from monogram
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/White Mesh and Leather Archlight Sneakers Size 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from mesh along
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/Brown Monogram Canvas and Mesh Archlight Sneakers Size 35.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White/Brown Mesh and Monogram Canvas Archlight Sneakers Size 36.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from white leather
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black Neoprene and Monogram Canvas Archlight Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from a blend of
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/White Neoprene and Leather Archlight Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from a blend of
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White/Black Leather And Mesh Archlight Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from mesh and
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Mesh and Leather Archlight Low Top Sneakers Size 40.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from a blend of
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White/Blue Leather And Mesh Archlight Lace Up Sneakers Size 37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from mesh, coated
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White/Brown Leather And Monogram Canvas Archlight Sneakers Size 37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from neoprene
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Nylon And Leather Archlight Low Top Sneakers Size 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from a blend of
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Navy Blue/White Mesh Leather Archlight Low Top Sneakers Size 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from signature
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton White/Black Leather And Mesh Archlight Sneakers Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from fabric
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas And Mesh LV Archlight Sneakers Size 37.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from monogram
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Mesh and Leather Archlight Sneakers Size 37.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/Brown Mesh and Monogram Canvas Archlight Sneakers Size 38.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from Monogram
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Brown/Black Monogram Canvas and Nylon Archlight Sneakers Size 35
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from quality
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black/Brown Mesh and Monogram Canvas Archlight Sneakers Size 36
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from leather
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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas And Mesh LV Archlight Sneakers Size 39.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
vibe with a tinge of influence from vintage basketball sneakers. These ones are made from signature
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2010s Italian Shoes

Nike Kobe 9 Elite Detail Sneakers
Located in Geneva, CH
Kobe Bryant for life and basketball. The top features a stem with tone-on-tone overlays along the ankle
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shoes

Gucci Metallic Tri Color Leather New Basketball High Top Sneakers Size 35
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sneakers from the House of Gucci will bring you never-ending trendiness and contemporary style! They are made from tricolored leather into a high-top silhouette. They are adorn...
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2010s Italian Shoes

1950s Blue Suede Shoes, sz 12D
Located in Bozeman, MT
shoes from the era that made them hip, we can confidently say that it'll be a long time before we see
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1950s American Shoes

Chanel Black and White Quilted Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walk straight off the runway and onto the basketball court! These Chanel sneakers are utterly
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Shoes

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Basketball Shoes For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of basketball shoes. For basketball shoes, Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Black, Orange and more in stock now. There have been many classic iterations of basketball shoes over the years, but those made by Fear of God and Gucci are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much are Basketball Shoes?

On average, basketball shoes on 1stDibs sell for $469, while they’re typically $328 on the low end and $470 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right shoes for You

Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.

Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.

The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?

Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.

A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.

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