When it comes to sneaker star power, Nike's Air Force 1 was born to shine. And in the case of the $600 Nike Air Force 1 MIT SP1, the shine in question is literal.

Made in Italy with faux crocodile skin and glossy patent leather, the MIT SP1 is far beyond sleek. It's straight up dazzling.

Nike’s AF1, at its core, is a humble shoe. Sure, it's a style staple and largely regarded as one of the most culturally significant sneakers ever made, but a large part of its charm comes from its relative accessibility.

From high-profile celebrities to high school students, the AF1 is available for anyone and everyone to appreciate, especially in its classic all-white and all-black forms.

But this MIT SP1, in all of its glossy glory, is exclusivity personified. Available on the Nike website for $600, the crocodile-coated Air Force 1's high price point is just the first barrier to entry.

Where you can rock a classic pair of AF1 sneakers just about anywhere and with anything, this radiant sneaker demands a certain degree of flyness, lest you waste its glassy style potency. Who would want to do that?

Offered in tasteful black and taupe colorways, these pricey steppers are a high-saddity version of the classic AF1. Yes, it’s bougie, and that’s by design.

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