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Ed Sheeran gained traction in 2011 with his debut album Plus and has become one of his generation's most successful young artists. With hit singles and fast-selling albums under his portfolio, the musician gets spotted traveling for his album music tours. With a net worth of over $200 million, the artist spends some of his earnings collecting footwear he flexes at various events and parties. His philosophy as a sneakerhead is simple: If a person has the best sneakers, they should wear them.
From wearing a shoe piece that became a breakthrough for Yeezy to strapping sneakers that incorporate the newest sole technology, Ed Sheeran has a jaw-dropping collection in his closet.
Nike Air Yeezy I
Ed Sheeran possesses the Nike Air Yeezy I, a combination of Air Jordan shoe structure and single-strap comfort; the sneakers have become iconic over time. As mentioned by High Snobiety, the prototype of the shoes was sold for a whopping $1.8 million at an auction in 2021.
Air Jordan 3 Powder Blue
A special series released by the shoe company, the Powder Blue colorway paid homage to the Michael Jordan’s University of North Carolina in its signature color shades. The singer was spotted wearing these at Kiss FM on June 5, 2014. The sneaker is a mixture of suede and leather with elephant print on the panels. With a starting price of $350, the Air Jordan 3s provide an eye-popping contrast for the insoles and outsoles.
Air Yeezy 2 Red October
After Kanye West left Nike for Adidas, after a year of speculation in 2013, Nike released their last collaboration with West with the Yeezy 2 Red October, as reported by Sole Collector. In the same year, on March 24, Ed Sheeran was seen at Elton John’s Oscar Party with these stunning footwear. The shoes came in an all-red colorway and were made available to the public in November 2014.
Jordan Flight Luminary
The musician got spotted with the pair at the premiere of The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, 2013. The sneakers got designed with ribbed soles from Air Yeezy 2 and the ankle cut out from Air Jordan Legacy. The cost of a Jordan Flight Luminary is upwards of $106.
Nike SB Stefan Janoski Mid
The Nike SB collection was specifically created for the Skateboarder Stefan Janoski, with the original shoes debuting in 2009. Two years later, the model was released to the public globally. The sneaker-head musician got his hands on the shoes and flexed them at the CMT Music Awards,2013.
Air Jordan 5 Bel-Air
An iconic pair of sneakers, the Air Jordan 5 called the Bel-Air edition, was worn by Ed Sheeran at the MTV Video Music Award,2013. Later, Will Smith wore them for the opening sequence of the hit television sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. The vintage shoes cost upwards of $400, and the price of the shoes skyrocketed in 2020 after the show had a reunion for its 30th Anniversary, as stated by GQ.
Air Yeezy 2 Black/Solar Red
With a current retail price of $10,000, the Air Yeezy 2 Black in Solar Red was one of the most anticipated collections to be released. The first colorways to be released were gray-based and black-based. These limited shoes were available only in selected Nike stores, and Sheeran could get his hands on the sneakers even before they got released to the public.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 OG
Boost 750 OG was Kanye West’s first collaboration with Adidas in 2015. The shoes were released in limited quantities, making them a rare find. However, Sheeran got his hands on these sneakers and added them to his stunning collection. The sneakers have a towering boot-like structure available in a subtle off-white color. It has a boost-equipped rubber sole suede-mounted midcap with a partially ribbed design. The cost of an Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 OG is $350.
Air Jordan 3 Retro Fear
Michael Jordan launched the Fear series for Air Jordans with a retro spin on Air Jordan 3. According to HypeBeast, the graphic insoles of the sneakers feature the words Be Legendary to denote the fear he put in his opponents while playing on the field. In 2014, Ed showed off his sneakers at Radio 1’s Big Weekend Music Festival. The Total Orange accents splashed on the outsoles and branding enhance the black and gray neutral shades. The starting price of the series is $245.
Reebok Instapump Fury OG
Ed owns the exclusive, comfortable, and innovative Reebok Instapump Fury OG. They come installed with the ground-breaking boost technology designed by Steven Smith, a veteran footwear designer. The Fury OG was released in 2019 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Instapump series.
Other notable sneakers in his collection include Air Jordan 1 Retro White Black CDP, Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 Waverunner, and Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V2 Vanta. While Ed Sheeran does not make a lot of public appearances, sneakerheads can catch a glimpse of his stylish shoes when he is performing at shows and touring the world.
Sources: High Snobiety, Sole Collector, GQ, HypeBeast
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