But a pair of “ultra-rare” Apple sneakers is now being sold by auctioneers Sotheby’s for $50,000, fetching a higher price tag than any current Apple product.

Topline A pair of “ultra-rare” custom-made sneakers designed to be a one-time giveaway for Apple employees in the mid-’90s is for sale by auctioneer Sotheby’s with a $50,000 price tag ...

In this case, the Apple Computer sneakers were produced by the now-defunct Omega Sports retailer. The Greensboro, North Carolina, retailer only just ended operations this past April after 45 years.

In this case, the Apple Computer sneakers were produced by the now-defunct Omega Sports retailer. The Greensboro, North Carolina, retailer only just ended operations this past April after 45 years.

Sotheby's is selling a pair of Apple sneakers which were made for employees in the 1990s. The shoes, which are white and feature a vintage rainbow Apple logo, are listed for $50,000.

If the 2019 sale of an Apple-1 at Christie’s London for £371,250 ($471,000) is any indication, this DIY computer kit will likely soar past its $200,000 estimate.

The Apple II was sold in one form or another for roughly 16 years, with several upgraded models over the years. Apple sold an estimated 5-6 million Apple IIs, and they were a common site in schools.