A pair of gold Jordans was donated to an Oregon shelter; later found to be custom-made for Spike Lee, they sold for $50,800
- James Free holds the rare gold Air Jordan 3s (AP)/Spike Lee (Wikipedia)A pair of striking gold Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers ended up in a donation bin at the Portland Rescue Mission in Oregon in 2023, where staff initially suspected they were counterfeit.
- The shoes had been anonymously donated and were discovered by James Free, a man participating in the shelter's long-term programme, while he was sorting through donated items.
- Their unusual appearance eventually prompted staff to seek expert authentication.
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- James Free holds the rare gold Air Jordan 3s (AP)/Spike Lee (Wikipedia)A pair of striking gold Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers ended up in a donation bin at the Portland Rescue Mission in Oregon in 2023, where staff initially suspected they were counterfeit.
- The shoes had been anonymously donated and were discovered by James Free, a man participating in the shelter's long-term programme, while he was sorting through donated items.
- Their unusual appearance eventually prompted staff to seek expert authentication.
Sources: Times of India