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Following the recent premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy, Sotheby’s closed out the auction of Michael Jordan’s player sample of the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam sneakers with a winning bid of $176,400 USD.The auction house partnered up with Project Blitz for an “MJ’s Secret Stuff” auction of the perfect deadstock condition autographed sneakers which sold for about the same price it was estimated for. Never actually worn by Jordan, the pair was kept with its yellowed soles and his signature found on the left shoe in silver ink.The Space Jam sneaker sample is stored in a velvet-lined custom wooden box showcasing a laser-etched graphic of the ‘Tune Squad’ logo on the inside of the lid and Space Jam on the outside.In case you missed it, this Air Jordan 1 Mid is made of sustainable materials.

Louis Vuitton has unveiled Charlie, its first unisex sneaker offering. In addition to being a gender-neutral design, the shoe is environmentally-conscious and boasts 90 percent recycled and bio-sourced materials.The shoe, which comes in both a low and high-top version, features a crisp white design with a LV monogram accent on the shoe’s heel and grey detailing on the toe. Charlie’s sole is made up of 94 percent recycled rubber. The shoe’s upper is made up of a synthetic material, produced from recycled polyester and a layer of Biopolioli, a corn-based plastic. Additionally, the tongue patch is made with ECONYL, a 100 percent recycled nylon, which is also used on the back of the Charlie for the House’s signature. The inside sole and lining features recycled polyurethane and recycled polyester.Louis Vuitton extends its environmental responsibility to the packaging as well, protecting the shoes with felt made from TENCEL (branded fibers from renewable wood sources) and constructing the box from recycled cardboard.The shoe will be available in sizes 34 to 47 in Euro sizes (3 to 13 in US sizes) on November 12 on Louis Vuitton’s website.In related news, Louis Vuitton celebrates “Art and Open-Mindedness” with FW21 accessories.

Burberry’s blocky Arthur sneaker has seen everything from a red nylon and suede makeup to monogrammed colorways and denim construction, but now it’s going back to basics with a simple yet effective British tan style dubbed “Honey”. Though this latest pair may lack the gaudy flair of its counterparts, it makes up for its lack of vibrance with an elegant color scheme and an alternate build: it’s the first Arthur to boast a knit mesh upper. This knit mesh base features a unique lacing system, with eyestays that rise out of the upper’s bottom half to meet the oval laces. It’s quickly shielded by a thick rubber mudguard and toe cap, providing a healthy dose of boot-like flair. Burberry branding is placed on the tongue tag and insole, while strips of hi-vis reflective material appear on the heel tab, heel itself and the forefoot overlay. Down below, a thick midsole with cut-out detailing towards the heel and a lugged traction pattern supply a finishing dash of style. The Burberry Arthur sneaker in “Honey” is available now via HBX. Its MSRP is set at a handsome $868 USD.Elsewhere in the world of footwear, YEEZY Day — a “celebration” of Kanye West’s famed footwear line — has been announced for August 2.