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its a multi - billion dollar industry, and you may have a few friends who are quite involved in the buying, selling, and trading of sneakers. limited edition and rare kicks can go for hundreds to thousands of dollars on ebay, and true “sneakerheads” (the slang term for someone who collects sneakers) will wait for days outside a store to get their hands, but not feet, on some rare footwear.
like any collector, a sneakerhead will keep his shoes mint and never wear the best pairs. some buy two pairs if they can afford it—one to keep on display and the other to accent shirts, jeans, or caps and truly be the envy of onlookers. others can never justify breaking in a pair of fresh jordans and will keep shelves dedicated to the prized pairs. when retail prices of limited edition shoes usually start at least two hundred dollars a pair (if one is lucky enough to get them retail), its no wonder why certain sneakers never hold a pair of feet.
forget hundreds for rare sneakers. can you imagine spending thousands or even tens of thousands on a pair of sneakers? to set itself apart in the sneaker collecting business, one atlanta store created the most expensive sneaker in the world, but this is no ordinary retail pair. this particular so - cal (a specialized version of nikes air force one) is worth a whopping $50,000—the price of a luxury car! this pair has 11 carats of white, yellow, or blue diamonds adorning the exterior. for a fraction of the cost, a collector can try to grab a pair of air zoom kobe is, a nike air laser - inscribed by kobe bryant, for $11,000. only twenty - five exist, and counterfeits appear on ebay frequently. the third most expensive pair is a limited edition nike dunk low pro sbs inspired by the french artist bernard buffet, which can go from $5,000 to $11,000, but good luck finding a pair. there were only 202 pairs created.
if you want to get started collecting sneakers, be sure to have the money to invest. like any collection, rare pieces will cost a great deal of money, so begin by finding a reputable boutique and get shoes that you like and are in your budget. buying a pair of so - cals one day may be any sneakerheads dream, but start small and grow your collection to suit your style.

1. according to the passage, a sneakerheads behavior does not include:

a. wearing the only owned pair of rare sneakers
b. finding exotic sneakers
c. waiting in line for rare sneakers
d. displaying a sneaker collection

1. based on information in the passage, what makes a pair of so - cals so expensive?

f. they come with a luxury car.
g. they are adorned with diamonds.
h. there are only twenty - five in existence.
j. the atlanta - based artist charges high premiums for his work.

1. the passage states that in order to start collecting sneakers, one should do all of the following except:

a. determine if starting a shoe collection is financially feasible
b. locate a trustworthy dealer
c. purchase shoes based on personal preference
d. find the most exotic pair to start the collection.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the passage to find what sneaker - head behavior does not include. The passage mentions wearing rare sneakers, finding exotic ones, waiting in line for them, and displaying collections. Option A is a common behavior. Option B is mentioned as part of the hobby. Option C is also stated. Displaying a collection is a typical sneaker - head activity. But there is no mention of wearing the only owned pair of rare sneakers as a key behavior.
2. For the So - Cals, the passage states they are adorned with 11 carats of diamonds and are very expensive due to their rarity and diamond adornment. There are only twenty - five in existence which makes them expensive.
3. When starting to collect sneakers, the passage advises determining financial feasibility, finding a trustworthy dealer, and purchasing based on personal preference and budget. There is no mention of starting with the most exotic pair.

Answer:

1. A. wearing the only owned pair of rare sneakers
2. H. There are only twenty - five in existence.
3. D. find the most exotic pair to start the collection.