Grails
A rare pair of sneakers
Example
OMG, I just got invited to attend an exclusive auction online where they are selling grails!
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Grails are unique sneakers that many people desire but are hard to acquire. The name comes from the Holy Grail, which is a mythical artifact sought after by many.
As the sneaker-collecting community grew in the 1990s, so did its slang. Collectors began referring to extremely rare sneakers as "grails," which is an homage to the mythical chalice purportedly used by Jesus Christ that has healing powers.
Grails may be popular shoes released in a limited fashion, which makes them hard to acquire, or they may be shoes that have defects, which makes them unique. Since grails are so hard to find, they are usually costly, adding to their appeal among collectors.
Examples of grails
Many shoes may be labeled grails, but not all fit the criteria of 1) rare and 2) hard to acquire. A legitimate example of a grail is the Nike Blazer, which was only released to friends and family of Nike employees. Another example is the Air Jordan 1 Retro Chicago, released in 1994.