Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs left an imperishable footprint on the technology industry. With the hope of keeping his legacy alive, in November 2022, a used pair of his Birkenstocks, which still carried his feet's imprints, were sold at an auction for Rs 1.77 crore. In the latest turn of events, an art project called ABCD by Jose Wong has come up with an exact replica of Steve Jobs' used pair of sandals. This latest release is aimed at immortalising the late American business magnate's iconic Birkenstock sandals. Jose Wong dropped a series of pictures of brown suede leather Arizona sandals on Instagram.
Talking about the replica, this piece is not just a copy of the Mink Arizona Soft Footbed model in Steve Jobs' favourite hue. ABCD made sure to imitate the sandals worn by Jobs. It includes suede strap uppers, a worn footbed and the exact foot markings as left by the man himself. Wondering what it looks like? At first glance, it appears as if they had been run over by a semi-truck full of iPhones. With faded colour and a sole that looks as if it is about to come off, the sandals are called ABCD 2066 Slide, on Jose Wong's site. If you are wondering how much it will cost you? The designer is selling it at $128 which is roughly Rs 10,619.
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The replica featured a cow suede upper, with distressed washed and faded details. Its custom hardware carries EVA sole and suede lining. If you plan to buy it, you will receive it with a custom trash bag and chocolate air freshener.
Steve Jobs's leather Birkenstock sandals were reportedly sold for $218,750 (Rs 1.77 crore), at an auction that went live on November 11 and concluded on November 13. In the product description, the auction mentioned, “A pair of brown suede leather Birkenstock Arizona sandals that were personally owned and worn by Steve Jobs. Jobs would wear this particular pair of sandals in the 1970s and 1980s. This pair of Birkenstock sandals were previously owned by Mark Sheff, the house manager to Steve Jobs.” As per the details, the late business magnate wore this footwear during many pivotal moments in Apple's history.
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