The price of the most expensive sneakers ever sold—a pair of Nike Air Jordan 13s worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan.
Numbers in the News: Sneakers
You’re probably wearing sneakers right now. Find out some fun facts about this iconic piece of footwear.
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$2.2 MILLION
1839
The year Charles Goodyear invented vulcanization—a process that makes rubber more durable. It is key for creating the soles of sneakers.
Worldwide Sneaker Sales by Brand (2022)
- Nike: 29%
- Adidas: 9%
- Skechers: 7%
- Vans: 7%
- Converse: 4%
- New Balance: 4%
- All Others: 40%
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115
The number of years Converse has been making sneakers. They were designed for basketball players.
TAKE IT FURTHER: Why do you think sneakers have grown so popular over time?
SOURCES: STATISTA, ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA
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