Sotheby's - Sneakers and Modern Collectibles
Fri, Jun 06
|Sotheby's New York City
Sotheby’s: ICONS debuts June 6, 2025, in New York—celebrating the legacy of sneaker culture through rare prototypes, game-worn icons, and collectible grails.
Time & Location
Jun 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sotheby's New York City, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
About the event
On June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, Sotheby’s New York unveils ICONS, a dynamic auction that chronicles over 50 years of sneaker history and design innovation. From handcrafted originals to contemporary grails, this sale explores the cultural power of sneakers as status symbols, artistic expression, and wearable storytelling.
ICONS honors the athletes, designers, artists, and tastemakers who turned footwear into a global movement—highlighting rare prototypes, game-worn sneakers, and era-defining silhouettes that reshaped fashion, sports, and streetwear.
Auction highlights:
Game-worn classics tied to historic sports moments
Limited-edition collaborations with cultural icons and designers
Prototype models and early releases from Nike, adidas, and beyond