A limited edition shoe which is filled with holy water in the soles and blessed by a priest, sold out within minutes of its debut, despite each pair costing a whopping $3,000
Brooklyn-based creative label MSCHF is responsible for releasing the shoe, which is a pair of all-white Nike Air Max 97s -- though the design is in no way affiliated with Nike -- that have been injected with holy water sourced from the Jordan River.
The water, which is visible in the see-through sole, has some coloring added to enhance visibility, the shoe’s creator said.
The kicks, succinctly called “Jesus Shoes,” also feature the Bible verse Matthew 14:25 — the passage describing Jesus walking on water — and a single blood drop to represent the blood of Christ.
Among the other religious details are the frankincense-scented insoles, a crucifix threaded through the laces, and a red sole, which references the red shoes traditionally worn by past Popes.
The shoebox itself also displays an angel and a seal that resembles the official papal seal.
Among the other religious details is a red sole, which references the traditional red shoes worn by the Pope, frankincense-scented insoles, and a crucifix threaded through the laces. (MSCHF)
Less than two dozen of the Jesus Shoes were made with no plans to create more, according to MSCHF. Although, Gabriel Whaley, founder of the brand, hinted there may be a “second coming” in the future.
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