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When Barry Sanders laced up his Nike Zoom Air cleats on December 27, 1998, the pair became the last he would ever wear in the NFL.
On Friday, the shoes sold for $9,000 during an online bidding session via Heritage Auctions.
Here's the official description of the shoes from the auction website:
"The size nine Nike Zoom Air pair offered here features a white leather and blue suede colorway with Velcro straps. Dirt remnants are still visible on the cleats and midsoles, with "20" in vintage black marker on the outer heels.