Former President Donald Trump's launch of the $399 'Never Surrender' gold sneakers has sparked significant attention and controversy. Released shortly after a $355 million ruling against him, the sneakers sold out within hours. Despite their quick sale, there's debate over their appeal to sneaker enthusiasts and the broader market. A pair of these sneakers even fetched $7,500 in resale, while another pair was purchased for $US9,000 at an auction, indicating a high demand among certain circles. However, the release has also been marred by criticism, particularly from a Fox News host's controversial comment suggesting that Black Americans would vote for Trump because 'they love sneakers,' a statement that has been widely condemned as racist and ignorant. The sneakers were unveiled at Philly’s Sneaker Con event, and despite the backlash, some speculate whether this could lead to more presidential-themed sneakers in the future.
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"There is going to be a bit of a barrier in front of [Donald Trump] for him to be accepted into the sneaker community." Jaques Slade (@kustoo) joins @_brittanylewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss Donald Trump launching a line of high-top sneakers. https://t.co/9Aapqzt8W1 https://t.co/6JCmXMNJh3
"I don't know if this will be a draw to the sneaker community, but I think it will be a draw to Donald Trump's community." Jaques Slade (@kustoo) joins @_brittanylewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss Donald Trump launching a line of high-top sneakers. https://t.co/9Aapqzt8W1 https://t.co/Q0xSp6oP8V
Trump announces 'Never Surrender' golden sneakers at Sneaker Con | Lauren Chen @TheLaurenChen | @PatrickChristys https://t.co/CoTYpWmF3l
Those new Trump sneakers sure look interesting https://t.co/WW5cqf06vI
Hey Fox News: The gold Trump sneakers are ugly. And they won't sway the Black vote. https://t.co/kUZo1sVrim via @usatoday
Former President Trump unveiled $400 official “Never Surrender” sneakers at Philly’s Sneaker Con event on Saturday https://t.co/ma2AGDl7fO
Hey Fox News: The gold Trump sneakers are ugly. And they won't sway the Black vote. https://t.co/fAjJ8RGQbh
A FOX News host is under fire for suggesting Donald Trump's new sneakers will win over Black America Watch the video here 👉 https://t.co/N2zoljPq2S https://t.co/97Sfck22gh
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Walk a mile in the $399 Trump sneakers, @petridishes writes. https://t.co/WELiu8NOtc
“This is connecting with Black America because they love sneakers!” They’re into sneakers… this is a big deal, certainly in the inner city. So when you have Trump roll out his sneaker line, they’re like, ‘Wait a minute, this is cool!’” https://t.co/Nz6ROsHBRf
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FOX News Host Says Trump Sneakers Will Win Over Black Voters, Peezy Onboard | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/EkVFeiJVuy
Pure ignorance. Black people love sneakers so we’re voting for Trump. I’ve heard it all. SMDH. 😡😡 https://t.co/ke2lK1QprC
Fox News Says Black People Will Vote For Donald Trump Because Black Folks Love Sneakers. https://t.co/qBWDzkrdbx
Fox News said black voters will vote for Donald Trump because black people loves sneakers https://t.co/DK9kMOyqyZ
'They Love Sneakers!' Fox News Contributor Gives Stunning Reason More Black People Like Trump https://t.co/c7wV5yhk2I
Trump is “connecting to Black America because they love sneakers.” 🤦🏾♂️ https://t.co/OU8eckrNSr
Black people love sneakers so they’ll love Donald Trump? https://t.co/1Y9ZqRq8UR https://t.co/mxmAqJhnDF
In one of the most racist segments I’ve ever seen, Fox says black people will now vote for Trump after he released his Trump Sneakers because “they love sneakers.”https://t.co/ySdJaSIn1r
Hey, leaving aside the racism and the idiocy here, I'd like to point that out that I like sneakers. Dad sneakers. Not Trump sneakers. And I'm not moving to Trump. #OftenSneakersNeverTrump https://t.co/9EjBvPFMCM
Black people will vote for Trump because they 'love sneakers'—Fox News host https://t.co/9sP70o5K13 https://t.co/fzDhmSkMmo
These are shiteous! Via @BBCnews. #DonaldTrump #Sneakers #Shoes https://t.co/yeHqf4IE90
A man has purchased a pair of Donald Trump’s new gold sneakers for $US9,000 at an auction. https://t.co/sr57XTBp6a
Secretly love those Trump sneakers? Here are some other gold kicks https://t.co/tJYihnrQTf
A pair of Donald Trump's new "Never Surrender" sneakers — which retailed for $399 —have sold for $7,500. The demand seems to be there, so could more presidential sneakers be on the horizon? Read: https://t.co/2UrmCSmA5d https://t.co/tHkuiGTy5u
Would you wear these? Donald Trump launched his $399 shoes, called the 'The Never Surrender High-Top Sneaker,' at Sneaker Con on Saturday. https://t.co/LH8H4cfnbL
Who makes Donald Trump's gold sneakers? What we know https://t.co/dHPbOyL7E1 https://t.co/Uq7e6SlzhQ
Trump's $399 'Never Surrender' sneakers sell out hours after release. https://t.co/siPzjb1Q5i Click the image to read more:
Donald Trump sneakers fine print raises questions https://t.co/ZANZskw4mZ https://t.co/ojy7moFYi4
Photos: Trump unveils $399 ‘Never Surrender’ sneakers day after $355M ruling against him. https://t.co/TYj5vTKnLT
Trump’s sneakers sold out, but are they landing with sneakerheads? Not really. https://t.co/aqxh9mJ7uO
Trump's $399 'Never Surrender' sneakers sell out hours after release https://t.co/QaiCzCA9Vr