Vintage Nike is Like Money in the Bank

What it is:

Nike began in 1971 as a manufacturer of light weight running shoes. It's "swoosh" logo has become an icon worldwide and vintage pieces of all kinds are in demand. These are collectibles that people will actually wear. Vintage does not have quite the same meaning here as with other collectibles. There are many Nike creations from the mid 1990s that are quite valuable.

What to Look For:

Nearly all Nike gear from the 1980s or earlier are worth your time. Keep a special eye out for early Air Jordan high top basket ball shoes, as well as waffle soled running shoes from the 1970s (the soles really do look like a waffle).

Selling Strategies:

Auction Title:

Include the following in your auction title:

• The words "Vintage Nike"
• The year, if known.
• The model, if known.
• The type of item (i.e. running shoes, track suit, etc).
  

Category:

Clothes, Shoes, Accesories > Men's Shoes

or

Clothes, Shoes, Accesories > Vintage

Pricing:

Start at $9.95. The bidders are sure to make you happy.

Highlights:

These highlights should squash any doubt's you have about buying vintage Nike. Just do it!

• $455 for a pair of 1991 Nike Airtech Agassi shoes.
• $428 for a pair of Air Jordan shoes from 1985.
• $325 for a pair of 1983 Terra running shoes.
• $280 for a 1979 pair of waffle soled racers (missing the arches).
• $242 for a 1970s Nike logo t-shirt.
• $211 for an early 1980s Nike track suit.
• $162 for a 1970s Nike hooded sweat shirt.
• $117 for a 1980s men's cotton half-shirt.
  

Ease of Shipping:

Place the item in a plastic bag to protect it from getting wet. Put it in a good box and fill with foam peanuts or newsprint.

Avoid:

Avoid badly worn items with holes or large tears. Collectors seem to be more forgiving of condition problems in shoes.

Target Selling Range (Profit Potential):

Nike is hot with vintage clothing aficionados. Most vintage NIke gear will make you $50 to $100 on eBay.

See For Yourself:

Go see for yourself on eBay. Click Here to see what these items have been selling for.