Auction introduction: Sotheby’s is proud to present ‘HEAT’, a curated offering of over 100 of the most sought-after collaborations, rare samples, and limited-edition sneakers in existence. Many of the pairs featured in the auction have never been brought to public market. Encapsulating the profound influence of sneakers on popular culture, HEAT covers key moments throughout sneaker history. From 1985 to 2023, HEAT features offerings such as original Air Jordan’s, Eminem Charity Series Air Maxes, Virgil Abloh Signed Air Forces, and an assortment of some of the rarest Nike SB samples ever assembled.