Cristiano Ronaldo spends US$3,400 on Nike kicks in Beijing during revealing Complex ‘Sneaker Shopping’ interview
Chinese Super League goalkeeper Wang Dalei pockets the cash as Portugal striker spends big at his store in first interview since joining Juventus
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest celebrity to feature in Complex’s “Sneaker Shopping” series of interviews and it takes place in Beijing sneaker store Honor 23.
The lifetime Nike athlete was in Beijing for his second annual China promotional tour and took the time to chat shoes and more with host Joe La Puma for the youth culture media platform before handing over 23,498 yuan (US$3,413) for seven pairs.
The store, in the city’s Sanlitun shopping area, is owned by China international goalkeeper Wang Dalei.
The Shandong Luneng keeper welcomed Ronaldo to the store before picking out shelves.
His shopping list included two pairs of Levi’s Air Jordan IVs, the “Cactus Jack” edition of the shoe, a pair of Jordan XX1 and XX3, React Element 87 and Air Max 270 Flyknits.
Ronaldo reveals the inspiration behind the design for his own gold Air Max 97, which sold-out immediately on its release in October 2017.