Sneaker fans can now own the most iconic
sneakers in basketball history
SAN
JOSE, Calif., April 5,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eBay announces the launch
of The '85 Shop: a new retail pop-up store opening in Chicago that honors the birth of the Air
Jordan 1 and its rise to dominance in the sneaker wars of the
1980s. Widely considered "the sneaker that started it all," the
origin story of the Air Jordan 1 - told in the just-released film
"Air" - is celebrated in eBay's '85 Shop. The shop features a
complete collection of original Air Jordan 1s in every colorway and
a never-before-released Air Jordan 1 sample, alongside other iconic
sneakers of the era like the Puma Clyde and Adidas Forum.
"The Air Jordan 1 changed the shoe game forever and ushered in
the modern era of sneaker culture," said Garry Thaniel, Global GM of Sneakers at eBay.
"The '85 Shop gives the community the chance to celebrate one of
the most iconic and enduring sneakers ever created, and even own a
piece of history."
The '85 Shop was curated in partnership with several of eBay's
top sneaker sellers. Jordan Geller
of ShoeZeum provided many of the shoes and memorabilia that were
featured in the film, while SoleStage curated an offering of modern
Air Jordan 1s – one of the top selling sneakers on eBay – in retro
colorways, as well as reissues of classic basketball sneakers.
Sneaker enthusiasts and collectors are invited to visit The '85
Shop in person and online at eBay.com, to shop:
- A complete collection of original 1985 Air Jordan 1s in every
colorway
- A mint-condition 1985 Air Jordan 1 "Chicago" sample
- Original Nike sneakers from the period used as props in the
film "Air"
- Vintage, game-worn pairs, including the Puma Clyde and Adidas
Forum High
- Coveted retro styles from Jordan
Brand, Nike, Adidas and Converse
The '85 Shop & Auction Details
Shoppers can visit The '85 Shop (1045 W Fulton Market in
Chicago) on April 6 and April
7, 11 am to 6pm CT.
The 10-day online auction will commence on April 5 at 11am CT
at ebay.com/the85shop.
Sellers @shoezeum and @solestage will also go live on eBay from
the store starting at 8pm CT on
April 6, giving enthusiasts and
collectors everywhere the chance to shop the collection.
For more information on the auction and The '85 Shop, follow
@ebaysneakers on Instagram and Twitter.
About eBay Sneakers
- The original resale marketplace, eBay is the ultimate
destination to buy and sell sneakers, including pre-worn and
vintage Air Jordan 1s and other 80s-era kicks.
- In 2022, sneakerheads searched for Air Jordan 1s over 100,000
times a day.
- With trusted services like Authenticity Guarantee, low seller
fees, eBay 3D true view and money back guarantee, eBay gives
shoppers confidence with every sneaker purchase.
- Authenticity Guarantee has significantly changed the way people
buy and sell sneakers on eBay, bringing an added layer of trust to
every transaction. Since its launch, more than 4 million sneakers
have been authenticated globally.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that
connects millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets
around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for
individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all
sizes. Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most
vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique
selection. In 2022, eBay enabled nearly $74
billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information
about the company and its global portfolio of online brands,
visit www.ebayinc.com.
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