Trump Shoes Were Offered For Sale $399 At Sneaker Con In Philly

The Trump shoes for sale worth $399 make everyone curious at Sneaker Con, a day after a $355 million ruling against him

Former President Donald Trump, nearing the Republican presidential nomination, made a notable appearance at “Sneaker Con” in Philadelphia, a renowned event dubbed as the “The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth.” Amidst a mix of cheers and boos, Trump unveiled his latest venture: the inaugural Trump-branded sneakers.

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The Trump shoes, characterized by gold lame high tops featuring an American flag motif on the back, are marketed as “Never Surrender High-Tops” and are available for $399 on a freshly launched website. Additionally, the site offers Trump-branded “Victory47” cologne and perfume at $99 per bottle, a nod to a potential 47th presidency under his helm.

The website explicitly disclaims any affiliation with Trump’s campaign, despite online promotion by Trump campaign officials.

In a recent development, a New York judge mandated Trump to pay a staggering $355 million in fines. The ruling stemmed from findings that the former president had consistently misrepresented his wealth over several years, employing tactics to deceive banks, insurers, and other entities by inflating his financial standing on official documents.

This substantial penalty follows a prior order for Trump to compensate writer E. Jean Carroll with $83.3 million for tarnishing her reputation in the aftermath of her allegations of sexual assault against him. With accrued interest, Trump’s legal obligations may now surpass half a billion dollars—a financial burden whose feasibility for payment remains uncertain.

Trump’s arrival provoked a cacophony of jeers from his critics and resounding chants of “USA!” from his adorned supporters at the sneaker event. The conflicting chants occasionally drowned out Trump’s speech. Among the crowd, individuals proudly displayed signs bearing the message “SNEAKERHEADS LOVE TRUMP.”
“There’s a lot of emotion in this room,” Trump said of the reaction, after holding up and showing off a pair of gold shoes, then placing one on each side of his podium.

“This is something that I’ve been talking about for 12 years, 13 years,” he said.

As Trump addressed the audience, the faint aroma of cannabis drifted through the room on occasion.

Some attendees expressed surprise at Trump’s presence and continued perusing merchandise while a crowd gathered around the stage. Many in the audience hailed from neighboring states and Washington, rather than the host city.

The demographic makeup of the attendees leaned toward a younger and more diverse crowd compared to Trump’s typical rally audience. The Trump campaign sees this as an opportunity to appeal to a broader base, particularly aiming to attract young Black men, in anticipation of a potential rematch against President Joe Biden in November.

This latest venture marks one of several money-making endeavors Trump has pursued since launching his third White House campaign in 2022. Last year, Trump reported earnings ranging from $100,000 to $1 million from a collection of digital trading cards featuring cartoon-like renditions of himself in various roles, such as an astronaut, a cowboy, and a superhero, achieved through photo editing.

Trump’s latest sneaker endeavor is operated by CIC Ventures LLC, a company listed in Trump’s 2023 financial disclosure. Coincidentally, a closely related entity, CIC Digital LLC, is responsible for Trump’s digital trading card NFTs (non-fungible tokens).

The website explicitly states that the new venture is apolitical and unrelated to any political campaigns.

Despite inquiries about the event, including whether Trump received compensation for his attendance, a spokesman for Trump declined to comment.

The website touts the sneakers as a limited-edition, numbered “true collector’s item,” characterized as “Bold, gold, and tough, just like President Trump.”