Eminem's collaboration with Jordan Brand has always been a headline-grabber in the sneaker world, and the Air Jordan 4 Encore is no exception. Originally produced in 2005, this ultra-exclusive sneaker was crafted as a friends-and-family exclusive, with rumors suggesting that only 50 pairs exist. Its rarity and connection to the iconic rapper have made it a holy grail for collectors, fetching astronomical prices on the secondary market. In a move set to excite sneakerheads and Eminem fans alike, one of these coveted pairs, signed by Slim Shady, is now heading to auction. As part of this “Emergence” collection, Sotheby’s offers other rare pairs like the Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low Court Purple sample.
The Eminem x Air Jordan 4 Encore is renowned for its striking blue synthetic nubuck upper, elegantly contrasted with black accents on the laces, wings, heel tab, and tongue tag. The design includes blue netting over a black base across the tongue and midfoot, while the heel tab is adorned with unique "Encore" branding. Distinctive to this are Eminem-specific details, such as the rapper's name replacing Jordan's on the tongue's reverse. Eminem added his personal touch for the pair going under the hammer, signing the midfoot of the left shoe and near the toe on the right, along with the notation "2005," marking the year of the sneaker's original release.
The auction for the signed Eminem x Air Jordan 4 Encore is set to conclude on December 18, 2023, at Sotheby's. Starting at a bid of $26,000, this lot is estimated to fetch between $40,000 and $60,000. For updates on this once-in-a-lifetime auction, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
Eminem x Air Jordan 4 Retro Encore
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